Qin Hui said: "Xiao Zhonggong's mother is the daughter of Yelu Hongji, the Daozong of Liao Dynasty, and the aunt of Emperor Tianzuo of Liao Dynasty, Yelu Yanxi. Emperor Tianzuo had a concubine named Xiao Sesu, who was very close to Xiao Zhonggong's mother; Wen Xiao Qinqin, the younger sister of the concubine Xiao Sese, married Yelu Yujian who was the commander of the East Road of Liao Kingdom at that time..."
"Yelü Yujian?" Qinzong interrupted Qin Hui's story and asked: "But the Yelv Yujian who followed Wanyan Nianhan to attack Taiyuan?"
"Exactly!" Qin Hui replied: "Return to your Majesty. The Yelv Yujian I mentioned is the same Yelu Yujian who followed Wanyan Nianhan to attack Taiyuan.
"Oh!" Qinzong said thoughtfully, "Please tell me about Yelu Yujian's situation."
Qin Hui said: "Yes, Your Majesty. Yelu Yujian was once the governor of the Khitan East Road. Because he married Concubine Wen's sister, he cared very much for Concubine Wen's son, King Yelu Ao and Luo of Jin. However, Emperor Tianzuo's Yuan concubine was Xiao Fengxian's. Sister, she gave birth to King Yelu Ding of Qin. Xiao Fengxian was afraid that King Yelu Ding of Qin would not be able to inherit the throne in the future, so he falsely accused Concubine Wen Xiao Sese of colluding with her brothers-in-law Yelu Tahao Li and brother-in-law Yelu Yujian to conspire to make King Yelu Ao and Luo of Jin the emperor. , Yelu Ao and Lu Ao were also very virtuous and generous. They were very popular both inside and outside the court. They knew how to be humble and had nothing to do with what Xiao Fengxian had said. Emperor Zuo believed it to be true that day, so he executed Yelu Taohuoli and Concubine Wen Xiaosesu to death. King Jin Yelu Ao and Lu O also hanged themselves to death. Yelu Yujian, who was leading troops at the time, was forced to lead his troops to join the Jurchens. After that, Yelu Yujian was favored by Jin Taizu and still used his old army as the army and served as the commander-in-chief. Today , Yelu Yu saw that he was the Marshal Dujian of the Jin Kingdom's Left Route Army, commanding tens of thousands of Jin troops and stationed in Taiyuan."
Qinzong was very interested in this situation. Qinzong pondered for a while and asked Qin Hui: "So, Yelu Yujian now has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses?"
Qin Hui nodded and replied: "Your Majesty, that's right."
Qinzong seemed excited.
Qin Hui and others didn't know why Qinzong suddenly became excited.
Immediately, Qinzong regained his composure and said to Qin Hui: "Qin Qing, in this case, the relationship between Xiao Zhonggong and Yelu Yujian is still close. I think that both Xiao Zhonggong and Yelu Yujian feel sad about losing their country. Yelu Yujian Yu Jian and Xiao Zhonggong are both nobles of the Khitan. They enjoy all the glory and wealth. How can they be willing to succumb to the Jurchens now? I don’t think so. It’s just that there is no chance to turn over. If there is a chance to turn over, they will try to restore the country and rebuild the Khitan. The glory of the past.”
Qin Zong's words are still incomprehensible. Qin Hui didn't understand Qin Zong's meaning, and several other people didn't understand Qin Zong's meaning either, so they just stood still, looking at Qin Zong without saying a word, waiting for Qin Zong to express his final intention.
Qin Zong said: "This time the Jin people sent Xiao Zhonggong, a Khitan man, to envoy the Song Dynasty. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for my great Song Dynasty."
Another inexplicable statement. Only Qinzong himself knows Qinzong's thoughts.
Qin Hui then tried to ask: "I am reporting to the Holy One, but I am ignorant. I don't know what the Holy King's purpose is. If there is this opportunity, I should seize it tightly, buck the trend, turn around, keep the Jin people and the territory away, and protect the Song Dynasty." The country lasts for thousands of years."
Qin Zong said: "What Qin Qing said is absolutely true. I have an idea. Do you think it is feasible?"
Qin Hui and others bowed their waists and replied: "I am all ears and listen attentively."
Qinzong then said: "This time, Xiao Zhonggong from the Song Dynasty was an old minister of Khitan and was loyal to his old master. The court could make full use of his grief and indignation at the loss of the country, talk to Xiao Zhonggong, and ask him to contact Yelu Yujian, so that Yelu Yujian could lead the Taiyuan army. If the soldiers and horses are left behind, if Taiyuan returns to the imperial court, there will be civil strife among the Jin people, which will be beneficial to the imperial court. The Jin people will be tired of taking care of themselves, and the imperial court will have sufficient time to prepare for war."
Qin Zong's words shocked Qin Hui and others. As the main war officials in the imperial court, Qin Hui and others also hope that there will be civil strife in the Jin Kingdom. They have no time to take care of themselves, so they naturally pose no threat to the imperial court. However, how confident are they in creating civil strife in the Jin Kingdom through Xiao Zhonggong, Yelu Yujian and other former Khitan ministers? Are Xiao Zhonggong and Yelu Yujian willing to abandon their existing interests and take risks for the restoration of the Khitan?
Qin Hui, Nie Chang, Li Hui, Fan Youna and others looked at each other.
Qinzong asked: "What do you think?"
Qin Hui came out of the class and said: "Your Majesty. If Xiao Zhonggong is willing to cooperate with the imperial court and Yelu Yujian is willing to submit to the imperial court, then naturally there is nothing to say. The key is whether Xiao Zhonggong and Yelv Yujian are willing? Are they reliable?"
Qin Zong said: "This matter requires you to do more work."
Qin Hui said: "As the Holy One pointed out, I will not hesitate to die. However, I am not sure and cannot predict the subsequent situation."
Qin Zong said: "You should not have any worries. You can meet the Jin envoy Xiao Zhonggong on my behalf and tell him: The imperial court values your noble envoy very much and wants to have a close friendship with you. The imperial court is also deeply saddened by the loss of your noble envoy. I wish you Assist your envoy to restore the country. Now, Marshal Yelu Dujian, who is also an old minister of Khitan, commands tens of thousands of troops and stays in Taiyuan. This is a great force. As long as your envoy and Marshal Yelu Dujian are willing to cooperate with the court, The imperial court provided food and grass, sent troops and horses, assisted the noble envoys and Marshal Yelu, the governor, and attacked from Taiyuan to the northeast, recaptured the Khitan, Nanjing, and Yanjing, and continued to advance northeastward, gradually regaining the Khitan territory occupied by the Jurchens, and helping the Khitan regain its kingdom."
Qin Hui and others were moved after hearing Qin Zong's words and thought it was feasible. If Xiao Zhonggong succeeded in contacting Yelu Yujian, and the two launched a mutiny, occupied Taiyuan, and attacked Yanjing, and the imperial court was providing support, the Jin Kingdom would have no time to visit eastward. Would it still want a city with gold, silk, horses, and horses? ! Let’s have his spring and autumn dreams!
Thinking of this, Qin Hui was overjoyed. He clasped his fists with both hands, bowed to Qin Zong, and said loudly: "Your Majesty is wise! Long live your Majesty! Long live your Majesty!"
Qinzong stared at Qin Hui excitedly and asked, "Qin Qing, do you think it's feasible?"
"It's doable!" Qin Hui said: "Return to your Majesty. Xiao Zhonggong and Yelu Yujian are both former Khitan ministers. Xiao Zhonggong is loyal to his old master; Yelu Yujian, as a member of the Khitan royal family and a Khitan nobleman, has no choice but to surrender gold, and it is really indestructible. The heart of the Liao Dynasty. Now, as long as the imperial court is willing to assist it and help it restore the country, we will hit it off immediately. I am willing to meet the Jin envoy Xiao Zhonggong on my behalf to plan the above matters."
"Very good!" Qinzong said happily: "You can do this immediately."
Qin Hui bent down and replied: "I will obey the imperial edict."
Qinzong then looked at Nie Chang, Li Hui, and Fan Youna and said: "Nie Qing knows that Kaifeng Mansion must strengthen public security in the capital to ensure the stability of order in the capital. As a Privy Councilor, Li Qing can strengthen war preparations, organize and deploy troops, and do a good job Prepare for the response; Fan Qing is in charge of the affairs of the Propaganda and Fu in Hedong, and Taiyuan cannot go for the time being. He can go to Zhongshan and Hejian to announce my will. He ordered Zhan Du and Chen Yu to be bachelors of Zizhengdian and Guanglu doctors. They also know Zhongshan and Hejian. We also secretly instruct Zhan Du and Chen Tuo to request the Jin people or send personnel from the imperial court to cede Zhongshan and Hejian, and they can make a false committee with the snake to ensure the safety of the two towns of Zhongshan and Hejian."
Nie Chang, Li Hui and Fan Youna replied loudly: "I will obey the imperial edict!"
Qin Zong said: "This matter must be carried out strictly and must not be leaked to anyone, especially the Grand Master and the Grand Zai. Please go and handle it yourself!"
Qin Hui, Nie Chang, Li Hui, Fan Youna and others pushed out of the hall and left the palace.
The situation of Qin Zong summoning Qin Hui, Nie Chang, Li Hui and Fan Youna was immediately reported to Tongping Zhangshi Tang Ke by the Yamen sent by Tang Ke. Tang Ke was shocked when he heard that Qinzong summoned Qin Hui, Nie Chang, Li Hui, Fan Youna and others. Qin Hui, Nie Chang, Li Hui, and Fan Youna were all war officials. When the Jin envoy came to ask for Zhongshan and Hejian towns, Qinzong summoned the above ministers, fearing that there would be major arrangements.
Tang Ke did not dare to delay and hurriedly went to see the Grand Master Geng Nanzhong.
Tang Ke told Geng Nanzhong the above situation, and Geng Nanzhong's heart sank. After Geng Nanzhong thought for a while, he ordered Li Yuhou to go to Dazaifu and respectfully invite Dazai Zhang Bangchang to come to discuss the matter. Li Yuhou received the order and hurried to Dazaifu to invite Dazai Zhang Bangchang.
Geng Nanzhong and Tang Ke were drinking tea and talking about things while waiting for Zhang Bangchang to arrive.
Geng Nanzhong said: "Now is an extraordinary period, and everything must not be done carelessly. The Holy Lord summoned Qin Zhongcheng, Nie Fuyin and others to tell them about necessary matters. It may be related to the fact that Xiao Zhonggong, the envoy of the Jin Dynasty, came to ask for the border town." Tang Ke said: "This is also the case for lower officials. Worry." Geng Nanzhong said: "Judging from the situation when the Holy One summoned us, the Holy One is really unwilling to cede the two towns of Zhongshan and Hejian; however, if he does not cede the two towns of Zhongshan and Hejian, he will definitely become enemies with the Jin people, and what will happen next What happened is unpredictable. You and I are both ministers of the imperial court, and we should bear the emperor's salary and share the emperor's worries." Tang Ke replied: "What the grand master said is absolutely true; however, the cession of the two towns of Zhongshan and Hejian , Your Majesty did not arrange for us to do it, but arranged for Qin Zhongcheng to do it, I am afraid there is nothing we can do."
Geng Nanzhong took a sip of tea and said: "Now that we have signed a peace treaty with the Jin people and agreed to cede the towns of Zhongshan and Hejian, we cannot go back on our word, otherwise there will be serious consequences. I will report it to you again." Tang Ke agreed: "Mr. What the teacher said is absolutely true.”
Geng Nazhong and Tang Ke were discussing things when Zhang Bangchang came.
Geng Nanzhong and Tang Ke stood up and let Zhang Bangchang enter the lobby.
Zhang Bangchang bowed to Geng Nanzhong and said, "Meet the Grand Master."
Geng Nanzhong said: "Master, there is no need to be more polite. Please take a seat." Zhang Bangchang said: "I don't know if the master is here to invite you. What advice do you have?" Geng Nanzhong said: "Master, you are too polite. Please sit down and talk." Zhang Bangchang then took his seat.
The servants served tea to Zhang Bangchang.
Geng Nanzhong said to Zhang Bangchang: "Do you know, Dazai, that the Holy One has summoned Qin Zhongcheng, Nie Fuyin, Li Privy Councilor and others." Zhang Bangchang said, "As expected." Geng Nanzhong said, "Does Dazai know why the Holy One summoned Qin Zhongcheng and others? Zhang Bangchang looked at Geng Nanzhong and Tang Ke and said, "I'm afraid it may be related to the Jin envoy's request for Zhongshan and Hejian towns." Tang Ke said, "If so, what should we do?" Zhang Bangchang said, "We have to grasp the situation first, and then take targeted measures." We've dealt with it." Geng Nanzhong said: "It's okay if the emperor doesn't leave it to us to handle the transfer of Zhongshan and Hejian towns. Let Qin Hui and others handle it. I'm afraid he won't cede Zhongshan and Hejian towns." Zhang Bangchang said: "First let people inquire about the situation; in addition, we should pay close attention to the post where Xiao Zhonggong lives." Geng Nanzhong said: "What Dazai said is absolutely true. Keeping an eye on Xiao Zhonggong is equivalent to keeping an eye on Qin Hui and others. This matter is the most critical, and the others Let's do whatever we want with this matter!" Tang Ke said, "It's up to the lower officials to handle this matter."
After several people discussed it, they left the Grand Master Geng Nanzhong's residence. Tang Ke arranged for the prime minister's government officials to go to the post where Xiao Zhonggong lived to monitor the situation of the post.
