"An additional 300,000 troops?" Wanyan Xiyin asked with a frown.

Gao Qingyi held a newspaper in his hand.

Zong Han took it and read it quickly. He said calmly: "This is false. Song Ting deliberately confused us."

Wanyan Xiyin said: "But what if it is true?"

Zong Han said: "If the Song Dynasty really adds 300,000 troops, it would be great. Hebei is empty. I will go south in one fell swoop, hit Tokyo City, cut off all the supplies of Emperor Dog, and see if the Liaodong Army will return to King Qin!"

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"By order of Zhongshu, my subordinates thought that they should not make a rash decision on this matter in advance, so they sent scouts to Hebei to investigate the situation. If Yue Fei and others are still in Hebei, the situation may not be optimistic," Gao Qingyi said.

Wanyan Xiyin said: "It would be great if Zong Wang could express his stance at this time and go south with us. Zong Wang doesn't have a large number of troops under his command yet. Going south together can create a overwhelming situation for the Song Dynasty. How will the situation in Goryeo be?

It’s not that important anymore, so, Zhongshu Ling, you still have to go to Yanjing to convince Zong Wang.”

At this time, Zong Han still didn't know that the nominal boss in the Yanyun area had been replaced by Wan Yanchang, an old friend of the Song Dynasty.

Zong Han fell silent. He thought for a long time before saying, "I'll go to Yanjing first to meet Zong Wang."

Gao Qingyi said: "But we must prepare in advance. If Zong Wang is willing to cooperate with us, we can go south to attack the Song Dynasty. If Zong Wang is not willing, and Yue Fei's army is still in Hebei, and Li Cui's army from Qingyuan Prefecture is also there,

Then we need to make new adjustments based on the situation in Goryeo. After all, we cannot be sure whether the Song Dynasty’s increase in troops to Goryeo is true or not. If it is true, the risk is too great.”

Zong Han said: "Zhao Guan's strategy is better than I thought."

This is a strategic advantage.

As long as you gain an advantage strategically, you will make the enemy very passive, thus forcing the enemy to consume a lot of resources.

The so-called "conquering the enemy without fighting" most of the time refers to the strategic level.

The twenty-third day of the first lunar month, Tokyo City, Wende Hall.

Zhao Gou saluted and said: "Guan family, I am ready to get up and go to the northwest."

"Brother Ninth, I'm sorry for you. Every time something important happens, I have to trouble you."

"The official's words are serious. It is my honor to be able to share the worries of the official!" Zhao Gou said with great emotion. "I don't know when I will be able to come back from here. The official should take good care of the holy body. When I come back, I will talk to the official again."

Let’s play polo and go fishing together!”

"The folk customs in the northwest are not as good as those in Tokyo, so you have to pay attention to everything."

"yes."

"I will let people take good care of Bingyi."

"Thank you, officials."

The two chatted for a while before Zhao Gou resigned and left the Wende Palace to prepare for departure.

When Zhao Gou passed by the Political Affairs Hall, he heard that there seemed to be a quarrel in the Political Affairs Hall, which seemed to be about Goryeo and seemed to be related to Han Shizhong.

These things have been developing somewhat abnormally recently.

He thought in his mind that it would be best to take this opportunity to pull Han Shizhong down. If he continued to let King Qi perform meritorious service in Liaodong, he would be in trouble.

In a daze, he saw Gao Qiu walking quickly towards Wende Hall.

"Lieutenant Gao."

Gao Qiu stopped, looked up, and said quickly: "His Royal Highness Prince Kang."

"Why is it so urgent, Lieutenant Gao?"

"It's nothing, just some small things."

"Captain Gao, I heard that the imperial court won the battle in Goryeo."

"Yes, hasn't this matter been spread a long time ago?"

"Xiao Wang is happy for my nephew."

"His Royal Highness King Kang's nephew?" Gao Qiu was stunned for a moment, "King Qi?"

"Yes, King Qi has made meritorious service in Goryeo, and he may be able to regain the throne in the future. Xiao Wang has always been very fond of him."

Gao Qiu forced a smile on his face.

Zhao Gou then deliberately said: "I heard that Chen'er offended Captain Gao before. Xiao Wang is here to apologize to Chen'er. He is still young and ignorant."

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Gao Qiu did not continue, but just said, "Your Highness, Prince Kang, take care of yourself along the way."

After saying that, Gao Qiu hurried towards Wende Hall.

Gao Qiu heard the implication of Zhao Gou's words.

Zhao Gou was reminding him that the King of Qi hated Gao Qiu very much. Now that the King of Qi has made meritorious service and may be restored to the throne, you, Gao Qiu, should be careful!

Gao Qiu murmured in his heart: This King Kang is becoming more and more sophisticated in his methods, and his words can't be traced.

When Gao Qiu arrived at the Wende Hall, he said, "Your Majesty, I have two things to do."

"Speak slowly."

"First, it is confirmed that the recent rumors about Han Shizhong among the people in Tokyo are indeed related to Jinren Xizuo. It was Lu Qingliu who told me personally."

"Did he tell you about the whereabouts of Jin Renxizuo?"

"He doesn't know either," Gao Qiu said. "He also said that last year some people in Tokyo said they wanted peace and that they wanted to dismantle military defenses and rest with the people. It was Jin Xizuo who fanned the flames behind the scenes."

Zhao Ning thought deeply, and I am afraid that these strategies were not only thought up by the top brass of the Jin Kingdom, but also related to the Han ministers of the Jin Kingdom.

It seems that Song Jinxia’s public opinion war needs to be upgraded!

Some time ago, Zhao Ning had used the Jin State's careful work to convey to the Jin State's top officials the plan to increase troops in Goryeo.

He asserted that next, Song and Jin Dynasties would launch protracted military operations in Goryeo.

At this time, a group of experts should be arranged to go to Shangjing and Yanjing to let the Kingdom of Jin understand how the real war of public opinion works.

"What about the second thing?"

"Qingzhou official Liu Chu and Shi Cao joined the army have obtained the imperial city's Yamen. This is their confession."

After Zhao Ning read it, his face was calm, but his heart was in turmoil.

"Is this Zhang Lu a member of the Liaodong Economic and Strategy Department?"

"Yes, he is specifically responsible for connecting military rations with the transportation branch of the transportation department."

"Doesn't it mean that the transportation department of Jingdong East Road is also involved?"

"You can say that."

Zhao Ning began to think deeply.

Gao Qiu continued: "I have asked Zhang Lu..."

"What's wrong with him?"

"He was indeed recommended by Han Shizhong."

Zhao Ning said calmly: "You mean, Han Shizhong really acquiesced in this incident in Qingzhou?"

Gao Qiu took a deep breath and began to sweat on his forehead. He quickly said: "It can't be Han Shuai!"

Just kidding! Even if it is Han Shizhong now, it cannot be Han Shizhong. I, Gao Qiu, can still distinguish this clearly.

"Han Shuai understands justice well and there is no need to be greedy for this. I think there is someone else."

"This Zhang Lu was recommended by Han Shizhong."

"Han Shuai is a righteous person. He recommends people not for personal gain, but for justice. Although Zhang Lu is guilty in this matter, the military rations he has provided during his two years in Liaodong are not problematic in terms of his personal ability, but..."

"But what?"

"But people are greedy. This Zhang Lu may have been instigated by others to deliberately frame Han Shuai."

"Who dares to deliberately frame Han Shizhong at this time?"

"Your Majesty, Han Shuai has blocked many people's way of making money, and..." Gao Qiu hesitated.

"And what, say what you have to say, don't hesitate!"

"Furthermore, His Highness King Qi has made great achievements in Liaodong. To deal with Han Shuai is to deal with His Highness King Qi. His Highness King Qi has offended many people before, and many people are not willing to see His Highness King Qi..."

As Gao Qiu spoke, he secretly glanced at the expression on Zhao Guanjia's face.

As long as Zhao Guanjia's expression changed slightly, he would immediately change his tune.

So, serving the emperor is a science.
Chapter completed!