The next day, the imperial court sent someone to ask Zu Shiyuan whether the King of Chu would respond to the prince's entry into the imperial capital to support the saint. This also meant that it could not continue like this.
As night gradually fell, in the study room of a huge and luxurious mansion in the inner city of the imperial capital, Prince Yun Zhao Kai was quietly reading a book under the light.
Not long after, the door was pushed open, and a guard with a serious face walked in, clasping his fists and saying: "Your Highness, the concierge has come to report that Chu Shiyuan, the Right Prime Minister of Chu, and Shen Shou, who participated in politics, have come to pay their respects!!"
Zhao Kai looked overjoyed and immediately smiled and said: "If something like Weining Marquis Zichen beating the minister outside the palace happens and the Chu State cannot react, then I will be very disappointed!!"
"What do you mean, Your Highness?"
"Don't you understand this?? The strategy of Qi State is already very clear. It seems to be in alliance with Chu State, but in fact it is integrating step by step into the court of Song Dynasty. They will not start wars at will. Why?? Because Qi State understands that although it has won one game, there is still a gap in strength with our Song Dynasty. In addition, King Song Jiang of Qi can be called a contemporary hero. Although he rose from the grass, he really values the name of orthodoxy. This is also The reason why he is able to achieve what he is today!!”
"Since ancient times, if the name is not correct, the words will not go smoothly, and if the words are not right, the things will not be accomplished. Compared with the King of Qi, the King of Chu is still a step behind, but because of this, he is indeed what the king needs. King Song Jiang of Qi It's too scary. If we form an alliance with him, I will not have the confidence to occupy the main position, and I won't even know if I am betrayed. Of course, King Qi's target is not me, but the prince," Zhao Kai said seriously.
When the guard heard this, he frowned and said: "But although Chu State is not weak in Jiangnan, it has no foundation in the imperial capital. Even if it supports His Highness, can it fight against the Crown Prince who has almost all the civil and military support of the dynasty?"
"Then it depends on what happens next. No matter what, the world today still belongs to the emperor." After Zhao Kai said that, he stood up and said with some expectation: "Let's go and see what the ancestor said first?"
"yes!!"
. . .
Soon after, in the inner hall of the palace, Zu Shiyuan looked at Zhao Kai and apologized: "Visiting late at night really disturbed His Highness's rest."
"The Prime Minister's words are serious. Didn't I say that whenever the Prime Minister has something to do, he can come over at any time?" Zhao Kai said with a warm smile.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Zu Shiyuan said gratefully, "This visit is for His Highness to bring his ministers and ministers into the imperial capital. For Your Highness, the ministers and ministers often hear praises from the people. Not only are they civilized and military, but they also love the people like sons. It is actually the future of our Song Dynasty!!"
After Zhao Kai's eyes moved, he smiled bitterly and said: "Thank you, Prime Minister, the future of the Song Dynasty is the prince brother!!"
Zu Shiyuan's face condensed, "Although the prince is kind, his ability is too mediocre. It can be seen from the negotiations between the two countries that they are all controlled by the clan princes and Taifu Lu. If His Highness could preside over the negotiations between the two countries on behalf of the prince, I would definitely have done it long ago." There are results!!”
Zhao Kai raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Is Chu State willing to give up Hongzhou?!"
"Yes, as long as His Highness can preside over the peace talks, Hongzhou will belong to the Song Dynasty and Pengze Lake will belong to our Chu State," Zu Shiyuan said seriously.
Zhao Kai's pupils shrank, and after a slight silence, he said seriously: "Since the Prime Minister said it for this reason, let's make a request!!"
"There is no request. Our Chu State has no foundation in the imperial capital. It is completely impossible to compete with the Qi State. His Highness does not have this power now. Not only is there no condition, in order to stabilize and strengthen His Highness's status, our country has decided to transfer the king's most beloved Princess Jinzhi marries His Highness for a hundred years. In the future, as long as His Highness needs it, our two hundred thousand troops from the Chu Kingdom will be at your disposal," Zu Shiyuan said solemnly.
"Princess Jinzhi" Zhao Kai's expression changed and he said with admiration: "Prime Minister is so calculating!!"
"Your Highness has given you the award."
After Zhao Kai saw it, he said seriously: "Prime Minister, please don't forget that the Chu State is in conflict with the Qi State. You must know that the Qi State supports the prince."
"Haha, Your Highness, our Chu State is not a vassal state of Qi State, but a vassal state of the Song Dynasty. In addition, even if there is a confrontation, Qi State is the first to initiate it. This incident of Marquis Weining can be considered as awakening our Chu State. The imperial court Although there are bad problems in the country, they are all caused by treacherous ministers, and the officials are still kind, not to mention a wise king like His Highness!" Zu Shiyuan said with a smile.
When Zhao Kai heard this, he raised the corner of his mouth and said: "Okay, if Chu State really has this intention, then I will never be stingy. Princess Jinzhi will be my only queen. Even if she succeeds, she will be the king of the whole country." The queen of Song Dynasty and the son she gave birth to are self-evident!!"
"Thank you, Your Highness." After hearing this, Zu Shiyuan and others stood up one after another and saluted respectfully.
"This negotiation has indeed taken a long time, but if I want this king to preside over it, I still need the help of the right minister."
"Please give me your instructions, Your Highness"
"After re-opening the negotiations, please direct the conflict to my brother, the prince, and say that he is the instigator, and let him make the decision. With his character, he will definitely be undecided. Once the Chu State shows its disappointment with our Song Dynasty, , leave other matters to me!!" Zhao Kai said coldly.
Zu Shiyuan's eyes moved and he immediately said: "Yes!!"
Soon, in the carriage returning, Shen Shou said with a smile: "I didn't expect it to go so smoothly this time. It seems that His Highness has already lost his patience."
When Zu Shiyuan saw it, he suddenly shook his head and said, "I don't know if we did the right thing this time?"
"What's the matter, Right Chancellor??"
"Zhao Kai seems to be gentle and gentle, but he is really cold-hearted. The prince is famous for caring for his brothers, but if he wants to take action, he will show no mercy. Such a person is not a hero, but a tyrant. , but our country of Chu has no choice now." After Zu Shiyuan said helplessly, he said seriously: "Notify the court to restart negotiations tomorrow, this time my ancestor Shiyuan will offend someone!!"
"yes!!"
. . . .
The next day, in Jiying Hall, Zongze, Wu Yong, Lu Yihao, and even Song Yang all looked at Zu Shiyuan seriously.
"Your Highness, whether it is war or peace, please make the decision!!" Zu Shiyuan said with sharp eyes.
"This, this," Zhao Huan's expression changed. He didn't know why, but everyone in the Chu Kingdom came to him today.
"Master Zu, you are threatening..."
"Taifu Lu, the person you are asking about is the prince. The prince is the crown prince of the Song Dynasty. Our country of Chu must consider the future, so we only want to hear what the prince has to say, not you!!"
"you..."
"Taifu, please calm down," Wu Yong said quickly, looking at Zu Shiyuan, who had a cold face at this time, and said seriously: "Prime Minister, His Royal Highness is kind and naturally hopes for peace between the two parties."
When Zu Shiyuan heard this, he suddenly shook his head and stood up and said: "It seems that the crown prince of the Song Dynasty can't pay attention to me at all. So the negotiations should be temporarily suspended. Let's go!!"
"yes!!"
Looking at the Chu people who left directly, Zongze frowned, seeming to see something, but in the end he could only sigh, looked at Zhao Huan who was still a little unable to react, and shook his head slightly.
"Your Highness, why didn't you just say it bluntly? If the Chu Kingdom wants to fight, we can fight it. Why should we be afraid?" Lu Yihao said with some dissatisfaction at this time.
"This..." Zhao Huan was stunned.
Soon after, the news about Jiying Hall reached Zhao Ji's ears, and Zhao Ji could see a trace of unconcealable disappointment in his eyes.
After Liang Shicheng saw it, he immediately said anxiously: "The official..."
"Okay, okay, you don't have to say anything. I know his character, but I made the wrong choice. The prince is too kind. He is really unable to deal with such vicious people as the Chu State. King Kang and King Yun Come see me quickly!!"
"What?" Liang Shicheng's face turned pale.
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