The news that Emperor Xiaoci Yuansheng entered the enemy camp to negotiate terms spread slowly in Lin'an City.
But the Jin people said they wanted money, but the officials refused to raise money from everyone, and the news spread quickly that the old princess would be responsible for it.
In just a short time, even the Wanmin Book was delivered.
He only said that everyone in Lin'an stood with Zhao Guan's family and refused to retreat; as long as His Majesty opened his mouth, anyone with a hand would be willing to work with the soldiers of the Song Dynasty to exert their strength.
Not only that, various merchants took the lead and sent a lot of money, saying that it was used to reward the soldiers.
The emperor was very moved, but still gave the money back to everyone.
"The people have already paid taxes, how can I bear to collect their hard-earned money again!"
The messenger conveyed Liu Bang's words exactly as they were, and it was better now. Everyone was even more moved. Some young and middle-aged people were so enthusiastic that they dispersed to the city gates everywhere, just thinking that they could Can't help.
After the old princess finished writing the note, Emperor Xiaoci Yuansheng ran away again, but last time his horse was taken away, so he could only walk there this time. The emperor raised his hand from far away Come on, thinking that you have obtained what they want for the Kingdom of Jin, no matter what, this time you can sit down and talk.
But he didn't.
After being led into the big tent, he didn't recognize Qin San, but he could understand what the Jin people said.
Every move of this person is indeed like a noble of the Jin Kingdom; in addition, the banner of the He Shilie family is flying here; I guess this leader is the favorite son-in-law of the fourth prince, not to mention Dare to offend.
So he was not allowed to sit, so he stood there honestly, with that warm and gentle smile on his face.
"Does this thing... count?"
Zhao Huan nodded repeatedly: "For those who count, this is written by the mother of the Qian family in the Song Dynasty. It can be exchanged for money everywhere in the south of the Yangtze River."
After a pause, he added: "The Qian family has a lot of property in Jiankang Mansion. You can send someone to get it to try first. If it doesn't work... it will definitely work."
Qin San put the note away and continued:
"You still have some sincerity."
"It's just, it's not enough."
Although he already knew the nature of these people, Zhao Huan still couldn't help but said:
"But what you promised just now, as long as you give the money..."
Qin San interrupted him directly: "Just now, now is now."
"Besides, have Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, Liu Qi and the others retreated? If they haven't retreated, it means you haven't reached an agreement yet."
Lao Jiu's face kept flashing through Zhao Huan's mind, and he said with some embarrassment:
"I wonder what else the marshal wants?"
Qin San scratched his face... The emperor could clearly let him kill this man, but he had to bring up many other things.
The longer you stay here, the greater the possibility of being exposed. Emperor Zhao will definitely not admit it when the time comes, and he will not be the one to take the blame.
Thinking this way, he became a little anxious:
"My emperor wants to renovate the palace and is lacking some craftsmen. Please bring in 150 more craftsmen."
Craftsman...
I thought they wanted money, but unexpectedly they just wanted some craftsmen.
Zhao Huan lowered his head and thought for a while. This request was not too much. I think Lao Jiu would definitely not refuse.
Then he bowed and cupped his hands and said: "I will go back to discuss it and ask the marshal to wait a moment."
When the city of Kaifeng was destroyed, many craftsmen and musicians were taken captive by the north. Not only were these people's lives more comfortable than many ministers, they were even more comfortable than the two emperors.
At least they had food and drink, their lives were safe, and they could occasionally get some reward money.
Otherwise, just relying on the level of the Jin people, trying to imitate the divine arm bow and improve the iron pagoda is just a dream.
When he breathed heavily and brought back the request from the other side, he had no time to care about Lao Jiu's reaction.
Walking back and forth with these two legs was already very tiring for him. Even when the coolness continued, he was sweating a lot.
As soon as the hot sweat cooled down, his whole body became cold again, and he kept swaying.
"Artisan... what should we do?"
While Liu Bang was drinking wine, he uncontrollably cast his eyes on the old princess. The old woman seemed to be infected by Zhao Huan and couldn't help shaking several times.
"I only have money, no one!"
"If not, then there won't be. Why are you so fierce?"
Liu Bang glanced at her angrily, what did this woman think of herself? It was as if she wanted everything from her!
"Su Fu, Su Fu, stop crying and come here quickly!"
The old man's name was called and he kept sobbing:
"Guan family, are you looking for a minister?"
"Have those people returned to work... those who work at Taixue?"
"I went back to report to the official's house, day after day, and never neglected."
Liu Bang nodded: "Then call them over and tell them that they don't have to do these things for me anymore."
Su Shangshu had become a ruthless puppet. After receiving the emperor's order, he took a group of forbidden troops to the Imperial Academy and quickly invited everyone over.
These people didn't know what happened, but when they heard Su Fu said: "You don't have to do these jobs anymore," they all ran over as if they had been granted amnesty.
They were almost used to it, but who knew that bastard Zhao Shicheng came to give them hope. The emperor hurried back before the good days had passed.
The ups and downs are too fast, and it is easy for people to have mental problems. Many people here have become a little abnormal now.
"Thank you for your hard work. The Imperial Academy later built many more houses. This is indeed something I didn't expect."
When everyone heard the emperor say this, they really thought it was because they had gotten ahead in life. They were excited and sad for the past six months. For a while, they didn't even say any polite words, and they all shed tears.
"I also know that you hate me in your heart. There are many people who don't really work for Qin Hui. They are really forced to do so. I can understand this."
"But don't be afraid, your hard days will end from today."
"His Majesty……"
Wang Ciweng regretted it very much. When he boarded Qin Hui's pirate ship, he was not rich and powerful, and he lived a precarious life.
If he could be given another chance, he would definitely choose to be a loyal minister.
A loyal minister who is loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and loyal to the country.
At this time, the emperor gave them another chance, and many people's tears became more sincere, and they secretly told themselves that if they got this opportunity, they must repay Zhao Guan's family well.
"You have all done things to harm Song Lijin before, but you probably don't think of yourself as a Song Dynasty person in your heart."
"In that case, let's all go to the Kingdom of Jin. That is your country, and I won't force you to stay here."
After saying that, without waiting for them to explain, he waved his big hand and put ropes on everyone's hands. Zhao Huan led them out of the city.
These people didn't know what happened yet, but they kept asking Emperor Xiaoci Yuansheng. He was already very tired, and now he was even more irritable. He just told the story about the Jin people's siege in angrily manner. .
"They want one hundred and fifty craftsmen, so you go and make up the number."
"But..." Goulong Ruyuan was a little confused, "We are not craftsmen!"
"Do you have the final say whether it is yes or no?"
Zhao Huan rarely had a dark face in front of them: "Stay in Lin'an and continue to do those cheap errands, and you have to worry about losing your life."
"When you go to the North, you are all people who have read the books of sages. You should know that the financier loves talents. As long as you are really capable, are you afraid that your life will not be as good as that of the Southern Dynasty!"
Seeing that everyone suddenly fell silent, he realized that he had used the word "Southern Dynasty" to describe the Song Dynasty. For a moment, he felt something was wrong and cleared his throat:
"Anyway, this is the situation. The North Land may not be all bad, and the South Land may not be all good. Wealth and honor are all expressed by each of you... That's all."
"It's just that if you have the opportunity to go to the Five Kingdoms City and kneel before the late emperor's spirit for me, I will finally accept your kindness."
Zhao Huan's words were almost heartbreaking. Everyone thought that their family members were all here in the south, and they inevitably had some sadness in their hearts. They also thought that as Emperor Xiaoci Yuansheng said, there are indeed many Everyone achieved wealth and glory in the Kingdom of Jin.
A mediocre person like Du Chong could still be worshiped as prime minister, and a warrior like Ren Dejing could still be a very popular minister in Xixia. If he were to go, he would not necessarily be inferior to these people.
Mixed emotions, whether happy or sad, welled up in my heart. After hearing Zhao Huan's request again, the group of them were silent for a long time, and finally agreed.
After leading these people to the Jin camp, Zhao Huan was almost exhausted. He just hoped that the Jin people would be satisfied this time and not make other demands.
Even if Lao Jiu agreed, he wouldn't be able to walk.
After walking back and forth for more than ten miles, my feet were worn out. Whether in the city or in the camp, there was not even a place to sit...
But if they are really so easy to talk to, then they are here in vain.
Qin San and Qin Da had dealt with many of these people, so they did not show up. They only asked people to take the roster, and after confirming that they were matched, they were trapped in the open space.
"You are not allowed to come out, otherwise you will be killed without mercy."
Everyone was very calm at this time, and they really shrank into the circle like obedient sheep.
Qin San looked at the emperor of the Zhao family. The more obedient he was, the more disdain appeared on Qin San's face. Zhao Huan was used to that look. Anyway, in the Kingdom of Jin, those people looked at him this way.
He just asked: "In this case, can the marshal withdraw his army?"
Qin San shook his head, extinguishing the little hope in Zhao Huan's heart. He wanted to get angry, but after trying hard for a long time, he found that he seemed to have forgotten even getting angry.
He no longer had the ability to be angry and angry.
"Then...what else does the Marshal want?"
Qin San stood up from the case for the first time. He looked at the man and spoke his request slowly but firmly.
One last request.
"When the Queen Mother of your country came out of Shangjing, she did not seek permission from our Lord... This is considered an escape."
"My Emperor Shengming originally wanted to send the Queen Mother back after the peace agreement was reached, but she left without saying goodbye. After all, she lacked some etiquette and did not take my Lord seriously."
"So, this is my commander's last request. As long as you comply with it, we will withdraw our troops immediately and never come to An'an again."
"Please leave the Queen Mother to me."
Zhao Huan's eyes widened, as if he couldn't understand what he said.
"This... Marshal, is there some misunderstanding? I'm waiting..."
Qin San waved his hand: "There is no misunderstanding. My emperor does not know about letting you come back, so he specifically asked me to wait."
"But your Excellency, you can rest assured. My emperor only mentioned the name of the Empress Dowager. As for you, you are not among the people our Lord wants."
"This is the last request. You can think about it and see if it can be done."
Zhao Huan was speechless and choked. He also said that he asked Lao Jiu to hand over his mother... This was undoubtedly his bottom line!
But soon, he remembered that back then, all the women in Kaifeng Mansion belonged to the Jin people... It was his own order to collect beauties to meet the Jin people's requirements.
At that time, the governor of Kaifeng helped him do this and earned the title of 'Golden Grandpa'. He knew all these things and remembered them all.
If it were him back then, if the Jin man only wanted this woman, he would have agreed immediately without even thinking about it, and would have to kowtow to his ancestors several times in the Ancestral Temple to thank them for their blessings.
Lao Jiu is not a person who cares about reputation. If he can distinguish the important from the important... Moreover, the Empress Dowager is the only one on the ground, not himself. For himself, this matter should not put so much pressure on him.
He gritted his teeth and said, "This is a serious matter, so please wait a moment."
"No rush, but as soon as possible."
The most anxious one was Qin San. When he saw that Zhao Huan's legs were filled with lead, he showed great compassion and gave him back the horse he rode when he first came here.
This kind of behavior made Zhao Huan feel warm in his heart... Maybe you won't think it's a big deal if a person is always nice to you, and you may even take it as a matter of course over time; but a person will always treat you badly, and occasionally treat you a little bit. If it's better, you can feel the warmth like the sun.
For Emperor Xiaoci Yuansheng, he is so warm now.
Riding on the horse, letting the wind blow by his ears, and seeming to have forgotten the chilling feeling on his back, he took his mission with him and returned to Lin'an, back to his ninth brother.
As expected, when he put forward the Jin Ren's request, Lao Jiu kicked over the table in front of him... the cups and saucers were scattered on the floor, broken into pieces.
The angrier he was, the happier Zhao Huan felt.
The more deflated and useless he became, the more satisfied and happy Zhao Huan became.
"It's too much!"
He cursed angrily, making the ministers feel that His Majesty finally couldn't bear it anymore... There was no need to bear it in the first place. Those people in Lin'an City would definitely not be able to attack!
On the other side, the people from the Imperial City Division scattered in the streets and alleys of the city as soon as Zhao Huan finished speaking. They all said that the Jin people were becoming more and more demanding and began to ask for civilian girls.
The men were even more furious, while the women did not even dare to show their faces. Although many of them had never experienced the Jingkang Rebellion, they had heard so many stories about those years over the years, and they were already impressed by those tragic situations. In the mind.
But I heard that the Zhao Guan family rejected the Jin man’s request right away... Lord! Your Majesty wants money to give money and people to give to others. He first refused to take money from everyone, and now he has given in to this point, but he is unwilling to give his own people to them.
It is said that the people are more important than the king, but this sentence has been chanted for hundreds of years, and many people have not understood the feeling of this sentence until now.
What it feels like to be taken seriously is how it feels now.
"Done!"
"Tell His Majesty the Emperor that we will guard this Lin'an City to the death and discipline the golden man not to even step inside!"
"Your Majesty, please change your mind. We shouldn't talk to them and decide whether to live or die!"
While everyone was getting angry, I heard someone say:
"The Jin people can give in, as long as they return Queen Mother Wei to them."
If it was fine before, but now they are all united, how can they do anything?
They all gathered towards Jiahui Gate, and soon the city gate was filled with people.
Some knelt down and worshiped directly, while others gritted their teeth, but no matter what it was, it was still a request:
"Your Majesty, fight the golden man!"
"Fight!"
Hu Quan and others were overjoyed. The public opinion had been put before their eyes. Officials could ignore themselves, but they could never ignore the voice of the people.
Liu Bang had already stood up and pressed his hands down to make everyone quieter.
"I know what you are thinking."
"I also want to fight, but the enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. Yesterday, Taiwei Zhang fought with those people. There may be 200,000 Jin Kingdom troops outside."
As soon as these words came out, Hu Quan's expression immediately changed. Where did the two hundred thousand people come from? They were only thirty or forty thousand at best!
But just when he wanted to speak, he was blocked by the imperial guards who had been staring at him, and he could no longer make a sound.
"The Queen Mother is my mother. Is there anyone in the world who would rather not hand her over than me?"
"No, not at all."
As he spoke, he seemed to be moved... Yes, the human heart is made of flesh, and the emperor is also a human being. After being separated from his mother for so many years, they finally reunited.
Everyone only knew that it shouldn't be done, but they didn't know that the person who suffered the most was their own Emperor.
"But, God has allowed this calamity to happen to the Song Dynasty, and there is nothing I can do about it."
"As long as I can protect the safety of the people, let alone the Queen Mother, even if they ask me to go in person, I will go."
"So... I have actually discussed this with the Queen Mother. She understands the righteousness and is willing to make this trip!"
"Don't try to persuade us anymore. If you really can't bear to leave the Queen Mother, then go to the Qiantang River every February. If the wind blows and the waves come, it means that the Queen Mother has come back to see us! "
Seeing Zhao Guan's family wiping their tears on the city wall, this scene made people feel uncomfortable. Finally, they couldn't bear to watch him cry alone and started to cry with him.
For a moment, the Jiahui disciples started crying loudly. Those who didn't know it thought the city had been destroyed.
On the other side, the city gate has been opened. The empress dowager is sitting on the horse, and Zhao Huan is holding her tightly from below. Many people will remember this moment and the woman who sacrificed herself for everyone.
Although she came from a humble background, at this time, she was indeed the number one empress dowager in the Song Dynasty.
I saw tears in her eyes again, and she kept saying something. Unfortunately, she was far away and could not hear clearly. I could only hear the emperor shouting:
"Send to the Queen Mother!"
Then he echoed: "Send to the Queen Mother!"
One after another, many of them were crying, which really made me feel pity for them.
Only Zhao Huan was pulling the reins and cursing Lao Jiu.
I don’t know that giving more horses is not as good as the golden man treating himself.
Then I heard Queen Mother Wei keep calling "Brother Jiu, Brother Jiu", crying while shouting, and couldn't help but curse Lao Jiu.
Lao Jiu is indeed ruthless, even willing to give away his own mother... To say that he would be willing to give it away, he would be willing to change it. But to be like him without even saying goodbye or comforting words, Zhao Huan asked himself whether he should do it less than.
"Don't cry anymore. If you don't have a filial son at your bedside for a long time, then Lao Jiu has long lost feelings for you. Don't you understand?"
"I wrote so many letters to him in the Kingdom of Jin, but do you think he ever replied once? He is a cold-blooded person to begin with, and you still don't understand your own son?"
Queen Mother Wei had gone far away and could no longer see the shadow of her son. She finally accepted this reality.
"Brother Ninth is not that kind of person...he is extremely filial."
"Filial piety?"
Zhao Huan was very disdainful, "If you were really filial, how could you be sent out of the city?"
"Actually, don't worry too much. The Jin man said that it was mainly because we left without saying goodbye. As long as we go back and make it clear, and Lao Jiu asks those people to withdraw their troops, you can still come back."
Queen Mother Wei wiped her tears: "Seriously?"
"You are not me. If I go, he just doesn't want to see me come back, which is exactly what he wants."
"You are his biological mother after all. Lao Jiu is still a human being after all."
"You are different from me. You are related to King Gaitian anyway. You can at least save your life when you go back."
"Besides, this is indeed the request made by the Jin people. It's not like Lao Jiu asked them to ask for you. Please be more at ease and don't cry anymore."
I don't know whether he was comforting her or convincing himself, but after analyzing it like this, he did explain a lot to himself.
The two of them and one horse rushed towards the Jin people's camp, but this time, something seemed wrong.
None of those golden soldiers were as casual as they had been seen before, and each one stood in place like a piece of wood.
Zhao Huan took a step forward, and their eyes moved a little. The feeling of being stared at by thousands of people... was indeed not a good feeling.
Emperor Xiaoci Yuansheng just kept smiling, and occasionally nodded in greeting when he saw someone with a higher status.
Queen Mother Wei was a little scared:
"Big brother..."
"Nothing, nothing."
As Zhao Huan spoke, he smelled the pungent smell of blood.
After finally getting through the crowd and arriving outside the camp of the Jin Kingdom coach, he stayed where he was.
The one hundred and fifty people, the one hundred and fifty ministers who agreed to be craftsmen, are still standing in the circle, but...
The circle became much smaller, with many people crowded inside and heads outside.
A group of golden men surrounded them. Two people pulled one end of the rope and gently pulled it, making the circle smaller.
Seven or eight of them were exposed outside without even shouting, and their heads were immediately beheaded by the people around them.
Qin Da stood outside and shouted:
"The next lap is coming soon, so please take your place early!"
Without him saying anything, the people inside formed a ball and kept pushing towards the middle.
Someone said something in his ear and he looked back at himself.
Zhao Huan felt that his back suddenly became cold again.
(End of chapter)
