Zhao Yun nodded, feeling satisfied, but couldn't help but look at him more carefully. He saw that he was majestic and calm, as if he had the same expression as if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him without changing his expression. Especially when Zhao Yun found that he didn't show any emotion when he saw him as the emperor.
Nervous, not as restrained and anxious as ordinary people, Zhao Yun thought highly of him even more.
"The Qing family is exempt from gifts."
Zhao Yun raised his hand and motioned for Gou Mengyu to sit down and talk.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Gou Mengyu raised her hand to thank him and then sat down.
Zhao Yun said: "I heard that the Qing family once met Wanyan Xun, the late emperor of the Jin Kingdom, and also met Genghis Khan of Mongolia, but they don't know about these two people. What do you think of them?"
Gou Mengyu raised her hand and said: "Your Majesty, the former emperor of the Jin Kingdom, Wan Yanxun, was mediocre in talent, had no desire to die, and no ambition to fight. If such a king had been in peace, he would have done no harm to the country, but now in this year,
When such a monarch is in power, it will naturally make the country more decadent."
After finishing speaking, when talking about Genghis Khan, Gou Mengyu paused subconsciously and glanced at Zhao Yun secretly.
Obviously, in front of Zhao Yun, he did not dare to evaluate Genghis Khan, fearing that Zhao Yun would be jealous of the virtuous and capable.
It may be that the monarch and his ministers have not talked in private, so it is normal for Gou Mengyu to be worried about Zhao Yun.
Seeing Gou Mengyu's worry, Zhao Yun smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Qing family. Has anyone been convicted of any speech since I took office? Today, between you and me, we are not only a monarch and ministers communicating about state affairs, but also confidants and friends talking about their feelings. Qing
You don’t have to be rigid at home, but it doesn’t matter if you say it.”
Zhao Yun already called Gou Mengyu his confidant, so Gou Mengyu no longer had any worries. Of course, he didn't dare not say anything.
Gou Mengyu said: "I have met Genghis Khan twice. The biggest impression I have on him is that he is bold, daring, and brave to be the first. I still remember that there was a prisoner from the Jin Kingdom in his tent. Genghis Khan asked him his name, and
Ask him what position he holds in the Kingdom of Jin.
The man said that he was Wang Jie, the commander-in-chief of Xuande County. Genghis Khan then ordered Wang Jie to continue to be the commander-in-chief of Xuande County. He did not send anyone to monitor him and let him go alone to collect the defeated troops. He was not worried about Wang Jie's escape. In this regard, I have the impression
Profound, if you look at a leopard with a tube, you can see the magnanimity of Genghis Khan."
Zhao Yun was silent. From Gou Mengyu's evaluation of Genghis Khan, Zhao Yun knew that Gou Mengyu admired Genghis Khan very much and even yearned for him. If it were not for the constraints of status, Gou Mengyu would not be able to help but vote for Genghis Khan.
Zhao Yun did not speak, thinking about something in his mind. Gou Mengyu felt uneasy, worried that she had said the wrong thing just now, but the words had already been spoken and she could not take them back even if she wanted to.
After a while, Zhao Yun raised his eyes, looked at Gou Mengyu again, and said: "I understand what the Qing family said, very good, your evaluation of the two of them is impartial and very pertinent."
Gou Mengyu breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhao Yun showed a smile and said: "The Qing family must have known about the Song Dynasty's cross-river campaign. As I expected, the Jin Kingdom will soon be unable to withstand it and will demand peace talks. I want you to preside over the peace talks.
Is the Qing family willing to take on this important task?"
Gou Mengyu's spirit was shaken, and she quickly stood up and raised her hands, saying: "I thank your Majesty for your trust. I will do my best to win glory for our Song Dynasty."
"So good."
Zhao Yun nodded with satisfaction, then explained a few words to him and asked him to retreat.
After Gou Mengyu left, Zhao Yun returned to the study and looked through the books. There was pen and ink beside him. When he saw the key points, Zhao Yun took notes and took them very seriously. He never stopped until the sun set.
Gao Shi and other small Huangmen and palace maids in Funing Hall have long been accustomed to Zhao Yun's diligence, and they all stand respectfully aside, waiting for orders at any time.
At this time, a small yellow doorman came in and whispered a few words into Gao Shi's ear. After Gao Shi listened, he walked to Zhao Yun and said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Chu is here, saying that he has captured dozens of people who were bribed by the Kingdom of Jin.
I have come here to report back to Your Majesty."
Earlier, Jin Guoxizu spread rumors in Lin'an, but Zhang Chu, who was the deputy envoy of the Imperial City Department, had no knowledge of this. This incident made Zhao Yun very unhappy, thinking that his ears and eyes were out of order, and punished Zhang Chu to kneel outside.
for more than an hour.
"Let him in."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Soon, Zhang Chu came in. As soon as he came in, Zhang Chu became even more careful for fear of making a mistake.
Zhao Yun raised his eyes and glanced at him. Seeing Zhang Chu's cautious look, Zhao Yun felt satisfied, then he looked away and continued reading.
Zhang Chu carefully saluted and said: "Your Majesty, I have followed the clues and captured a total of 32 agents who spread news for the Jin Kingdom. The Jin Kingdom will pay them every month and get benefits. They only obey the orders of the Jin Kingdom."
, not only helped the Jin Kingdom to spread rumors, but also slandered our Song Dynasty court at every turn when talking to people, alienating the relationship between the court and the people. At the same time, they also helped the Jin Kingdom to spy on the reality of our Song Dynasty. Here is the list, and I would like to ask your Majesty to take a look."
Zhang Chu sent the list to Zhao Yun and waited for Zhao Yun's instructions.
Zhao Yun took the list in his hand and glanced at it. There were the names of the artists and their signatures on it.
Zhao Yun was very tired of these details and said: "Since they feel that the Song Dynasty is not good in everything and the Jin Kingdom is good in everything, then they will throw them all to the Jin Kingdom. They want to see how their good master treats them.
of."
Zhao Yun's casual words had already decided the fate of thirty-two people.
After being dealt with, Zhao Yun looked at Zhang Chu and asked with concern: "How have you been doing during this period? Are you still used to staying in the Imperial City Division?"
Zhao Yun's tone was like that of an elder brother, and his words were filled with care and love, which made Zhang Chu's nose sore.
"The little one is doing well in the Imperial City Division. His Majesty takes care of him. Everyone in the Imperial City Division respects him. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Zhao Yun nodded happily, "That's good. The Imperial City Division has been abandoned for a long time, but now it has a new look. I can see your contribution."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang Chu said respectfully.
"You come with me."
Zhao Yun stood up and took Zhang Chu to the wall. Hanging on the wall was a map of the territory of the Song Dynasty.
However, when the Song Dynasty crossed south, all the land north of the Huaihe River fell and was occupied by the Jin Kingdom and Mongolia, which made the territory map look very awkward. The color was half bright and half dark. The bright part was naturally the land actually controlled by the Song Dynasty, and the dark part was
Those are the fallen lands, which are gray.
Zhao Yun pointed to the lands that were still under the control of the Song Dynasty and said: "Since the number of people in the Imperial City Division has been expanded, it is time to send them out. Zhang Chu, I order you to establish an imperial city in each state of the Song Dynasty within half a year.
The city division branch office is responsible for investigating the local military, political and civil affairs. Whoever is embezzling or accepting bribes, who is oppressing the village, who is rebelling and causing rebellion, as long as it is illegal, they will be investigated, regularly compiled into a book, and reported to me."