On February 26, the third year of Jingkang, the second day of the Shangdang Battle, it was also the day when Zhao Ji had just re-entered the Hall of Wende.

Jingxi East and West Road, Xuzhou City.

Wanyan Zongfu, who was in Xuzhou, had already gained a lot. He planned to set off south to attack Huaiyang, but when he pushed all the way to Yangzhou, he saw news about Wanyan Gao.

On this morning, Liu Yu was preparing to go to see Liu Yanzong when he suddenly heard someone coming to report: "Shangguan, there is a man outside who claims to be Kong Yanzhou, the commander of Hebei East Road Soldiers and Horses, who wants to see you."

"Kong Yanzhou?" Liu Yu hesitated and said, "Let him come in."

After Kong Yanzhou walked in, his face was full of smiles: "My lower official Kong Yanzhou, see Liu Tixing!"

Liu Yu glanced at him, picked up the tea, took a sip slowly, and said, "I am no longer the executioner of the Song Dynasty."

"Yes, yes, I heard that Liu Shangguan has now become a high-ranking official in the Kingdom of Jin. He is not talented enough at the lower level, so he came here to seek refuge with Shangguan."

"I have heard of you. Aren't you a military commander on Jingxi East Road? Why did you end up on Hebei East Road?"

Kong Yanzhou sighed, recalling the incident in Fucheng, and still felt a little scared. He said, "Shangguan, I was also helpless. At the end of last year, I was transferred to Fucheng, Yongjing Army, Hebei Province by that Li Gang."

Liu Yu suddenly laughed: "So you escaped?"

Kong Yanzhou shrank his head and muttered: "You also know that we can't stop the Jin from going south. That Li Gang is just talking nonsense."

After saying that, he quickly added: "The Song Dynasty is coming to an end. The Yongjing Army has been lost. The Jin people are unstoppable all the way in Hebei. Li Gang is just a stubborn resistance in a corner. He is not talented in his subordinates. There are still some capable men under his command."

The men and horses have come here to join Liu Shangguan in all sincerity."

"Hahaha, okay, you are aware of current affairs and know that the Song Dynasty is coming to an end. You are not like Li Gang." Liu Yu looked very happy.

Of course he was happy. Wanyan Zongfu basically agreed to all the requests he made.

Today he planned to make one last inquiry.

"I'm not afraid to tell you that I will ascend the throne and proclaim myself emperor soon."

When Kong Yanzhou heard this, he immediately came forward and knelt down: "I see your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"

"Hahaha, no courtesy, I won't treat you badly."

After saying that, Liu Yu was about to go out. When he reached the door, his son Liu Lin suddenly came over and said: "Father, there is a man named Li Cheng outside the city. He claims to have been a guard general in Hebei, and later defected to Jin Wushu. Hearing his father's name, he

I came here to pay my respects."

"Li Cheng? Jin Wushu?" Although Liu Yu had not heard about this, since someone was willing to take refuge, he was naturally happy.

Liu Lin said: "It seems that my father's name has spread. Everyone on Jingdong East Road, Jingxi East Road, and Huainan Road knows that my father is about to become emperor and Jianyuan. They also know that Zhao Song is about to end, and more and more people are coming to seek refuge.

"

"The title of emperor is true. Jianyuan cannot talk nonsense. I plan to use the reign name of Jin Dynasty for my father to show respect for His Majesty the Emperor of Jin Dynasty."

Liu Lin immediately said: "Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty."

Liu Yu happily went to find Wanyan Zongfu.

Wanyan Zongfu was preparing to withdraw his troops, and he had received notice from Wanyan Gao.

He didn't feel it was a pity. This journey had been quite smooth. Even if the troops were withdrawn now, it would only be temporary. After the military affairs in Shaanxi were dealt with, they could continue to move south.

However, Zongfu's policy of fighting and coopting people on the Eastern Front was also quite effective. Just by supporting Liu Yu, the results were immediate.

Originally, not many Song Dynasty officials surrendered on Jingdong East Road and Jingdong West Road, but as soon as Liu Yu was said to be the emperor, many people immediately relaxed.

After Liu Yu saw Zong Fu, he respectfully said: "Marshal!"

Zongfu asked: "Have the manpower been arranged?"

"Everything is in order."

"Okay! I will give you the title of Qi. From now on, you will be the emperor of Qi."

Liu Yu immediately knelt down, as if he were his biological father. He was so excited that he kowtowed repeatedly: "Thank you Marshal for your kindness. I will do my best as a subordinate."

An emperor kowtows in front of the marshal of an enemy country and then demotivates his official position. This matter...

Zong Fu laughed and said: "You have to do your best to coordinate the affairs of the civil and military officials of Qi State. I will send a team of people to help you."

"Thank you Marshal!"

Zongfu sighed and said: "I have come all the way. Although many people are willing to join me, Daikin, there are also many officials who would rather die than surrender. What can you do?"

"It's actually very simple. With just one move, officials, local squires, and scholars are all willing to surrender to the marshal."

"oh?"

"As long as you go to the Confucius family in Qufu, as long as the Holy Duke Yan of the Confucius family is willing to respect His Majesty the Emperor of the Jin Kingdom, all the scholars in the world will support Jin Dynasty!"

"Okay! I'll leave this matter to you!"

"Marshal, don't worry, I will definitely get it done!"

Liu Yu added: "By the way, Marshal, today a Song Dynasty general named Kong Yanzhou came to seek refuge with me. He was formerly the guard general of Fucheng in the Yongjing Army."

"Oh, Fucheng, the commander of that place knew that it was captured by a man named Yang Jin and presented to our army. It's a coincidence that Wan Yanchang broke through from Fucheng, restrained Li Gang, and attacked the Song army. In this way

Only then can I go south without any worries. Now on Hebei East Road, Cangzhou should be the only one left to resist!"

Liu Yu immediately followed the pole and flattered him and said: "Li Gang is just a mantis trying to use his arms as a chariot, and he is destined to die!"

"well said!"

After talking to Liu Yu, Zongfu began to prepare to withdraw north.

As for Liu Yu, he also planned to leave Xuzhou and go to Jinan Prefecture, where he planned to formally proclaim himself emperor and establish the Qi State.

Liu Yu originally planned to reveal Li Cheng's situation, but he was worried that if Li Cheng wanted to show favor to Zong Fu in the name of Wu Shu, wouldn't he have one more competitor?

He didn't mention Li Cheng, thinking about letting Li Cheng assist his Da Qi next.

Just when Zongfu was about to retreat north, Zhao Ji's envoy arrived in a hurry.

After listening to what Zhao Ji's envoy said, Zong Fu was a little unresponsive on the spot.

What's happening here?

The Lou family encountered obstacles in Shaanxi, and the Song army was in a high mood for war. Why did the Song court suddenly want to negotiate peace?

And also want to cede land?

If the Song envoy hadn't brought all the documents of credence, Zongfu would have thought that this was a treacherous plot by the Song Dynasty.

After listening to the specific situation explained by the Song envoy, I realized that the Zhao Guan family who had been leading the battle had passed away!

Wanyan Zongfu: No wonder, God is really helping me!

Wanyan Zongfu pondered for a moment, and he immediately wrote a letter to Wanyan Gao, intending to use this as an excuse to stay on the Eastern Front. After all, the Song Dynasty had to cede territory to pay compensation. This was a big deal, and someone had to be here to watch it, right?

I believe those who are familiar with Bamboo Jilie will not have any objections.

As for the Shaanxi issue, the Song court is about to negotiate a peace, so the pressure on the Lou family should be much less, right?

Even if the Song Dynasty is willing to negotiate peace and the towns in Shaanxi are not, Wu Shu and Zong Han will support them, which is enough.

(The imperial court was willing to negotiate peace, but the military town did not agree. This happened in the Song Dynasty. Song Qinzong wanted to cede land and pay compensation. The documents were sent to Taiyuan and Zhongshan, but were burned by the soldiers and civilians there.)

Of course Zongfu agreed to the terms of the Song envoy, accepted the cession of territory as compensation, and then slowly began to withdraw his troops.

Hey, don't tell me, Li Gang has already started to build the city, he is worried that the Jin army will turn back quickly, and is mobilizing a large number of soldiers and civilians day and night, but Zongfu starts to delay the withdrawal again.

Zongfu was happy that the pie was falling from the sky, Zhao Ji was also happy that the Jin people agreed to his peace proposal, and Zhao Ning was even happier.

On the second day of March, Zhao Ning, who was reorganizing his troops at Shangdang, received the exact news from Tokyo.

Confirmed again and again, Zhao Ji has conspired to rebel!

That's right, Zhao Ji rebelled!
Chapter completed!