Yan Shu's face was a little flushed, and his fat body was trembling slightly. He stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, after much thought, I think this plan is feasible, but I also think there are risks. If the plan is not done properly, there may be backlash.
If the intention is known to the Liao people, there is no guarantee that the Liao people will not turn their anger on us, the Song Dynasty, and directly trigger the war between Song and Liao."
Zhao Zhen looked at Su Jin and said, "Did you hear what Prime Minister Yan said?"
Su Jindao: "I have heard that, what Prime Minister Yan is worried about is just that the Liao people understand the plan. This is why I said that I would publicly agree to the Liao people's joint attack on Xia. I will contact the Xia State and I will personally communicate with Ye Li."
The queen discussed this matter and ensured absolute secrets. Before that, we could delay the time and let the Xia people make arrangements in advance. When the Liao people attacked, they would be ambushed in the first battle. Once the Liao people suffered a loss, the Liao and Xia people would
Even if the bridge between us is closed, how can the Liao people give up? Even if they know that we can’t work hard, the Liao people will definitely destroy the Xia State with the strength of a country; as for Yan Xiang, he is worried that our secret agreement with the Xia State will be leaked
I think as long as we here don't tell anyone, no one will know about it; because Queen Yeli is facing the end of her country, what she needs is a strong backing, and she will never tell."
"But what about the aid? This is not a small amount." Zhao Zhen said.
Su Jin said: "Is the emperor worried that he has no money to assist, or is he worried that the weapons and food provided are huge and cannot be hidden from others?" [
Zhao Zhen said: "Both of them are worried."
Su Jin said: "Don't worry about the latter. I have a secret channel to transport these materials to the Yeli tribe, and then the Yeli tribe will distribute them uniformly. As for the former, the emperor must pay for it. Think about it, you raise a dog and bite others."
, how can you do it if you don’t feed the dog? Even if you don’t have money, you have to squeeze out money, because this little money is nothing compared with the future income.”
Of course Zhao Zhen understood that if he could take this opportunity to conquer Liao Xia, it would be difficult to buy it no matter how much money he had. But the question was, where would he have the money?
"How is the inventory of the Third Division?" Zhao Zhen asked Yan Shu.
Yan Shu sighed and said, "I can't be the Third Secretary-General. I'm afraid there is no Third Secretary-General poorer than me in the world."
Su Jin said: "There is always a way. Money is like water on a rag. As long as you twist it hard, it will drip out."
Yan Shu spat: "Bah! It doesn't hurt to stand and talk. The war in the south costs money in various places. Do you think the Third Division is a gold mine for making money?"
Su Jin said: "I, Northwest, didn't ask you for a penny."
Yan Shu rolled his eyes and said, "You are so good at making money, why don't you think of something to do about this?"
Zhao Zhen immediately turned around and said, "Yes, Su Aiqing is an expert at finding money, why not help in this matter?"
Su Jin shook his head and said: "I can't help it. The Northwest Fourth Road has already made me miserable. To be honest, for the livelihood of millions of people on the Northwest Fourth Road, I owed more than 13 million yuan in debt some time ago.
, it almost destroyed me, and now that I think about it, I still feel scared, I won’t be able to raise the money.”
"Master Su is still crying about poverty. He has built a new Pearl City and the tax shops are flooded with money. Now he is crying about poverty again. According to me, Master Su should be the richest man in the Song Dynasty." Du Yan teased.
Su Jin scolded: "That city was built to connect the northwest trade routes. Without that city, it would be impossible to attract merchants to the northwest. The livelihood of the people in the northwest depends on these little savings. If the emperor agrees to restore the relief and military salaries in the northwest,
It’s okay if I provide the money for this aid.”
Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly and said: "Isn't that just changing the soup without changing the medicine? I have money to help, so why do you need to pay for it?"
Xia Song suddenly said: "It's better than this. Mr. Su is good at managing money. Maybe he can squeeze out some money within the power of the three departments, which can not only balance the national expenses, but also make this matter go smoothly. So I boldly suggest to the emperor
, Prime Minister Yan is too overworked to take care of all the affairs of the three departments at the same time, so why not appoint Su Jin as the deputy envoy of the third department to take charge of this assistance and give full play to Mr. Su's expertise, there should be no mistakes. "
"What?" Su Jin jumped up. Isn't this a clear way to trick him? Give me the deputy envoy of the Third Division to be responsible for this assistance. The Third Division Yamen should have no money, but he has to do his best.
Because you are the deputy envoy of the Third Department, you are responsible for this matter. If you can't do it, you are incompetent.
"Okay." Zhao Zhen put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "I think it's okay, I'm sure!"
Su Jin hurriedly said: "No, what is this?"
Du Yan said: "Mr. Su, the deputy envoy of the Third Division is a second-grade official, half a rank higher than your Northwest Fourth Route Economic and Comfort Envoy. Why don't you thank me? You need to know that the Third Division is a key department. Sir Xia promoted you, then
This is my great respect for you.”[
"I respect your grandma's legs." Su Jin cursed in his heart and waved his hands: "I can't obey my orders. A clever woman can't make rice out of rice. I can't do it."
Yan Shu shouted: "Su Jin, don't talk nonsense. The burden of the court falls on your shoulders. How can you be picky and picky? You are young and it is the time to work hard. Do you want us old guys?"
Can’t you go work hard?”
Su Jin looked at Yan Shu and saw that his eyes were very sincere and he seemed to have something to say. In this situation, it was impossible to say anything. He shot himself in the foot. The brilliant plan was completed, but he couldn't continue.
It is really annoying to have to arrange marriage and have children by yourself.
"Su Aiqing, I know you have some grievances. I think you are a pillar of the country. The proposal of such a grand plan today shows that you have a lot of beauty in your heart. I am very pleased. If this can be done, you will be
I am the number one hero of the Song Dynasty, and I am speaking in front of several veterans, and I will not treat you badly. It is said that those who are capable work hard, and none of the Prime Minister Yan and his beloved ministers are working under various pressures and difficulties.
Do you think that the operation of such a large imperial court is smooth? That is the result of the hard work of officials at all levels from top to bottom. I know this is not easy, and I don’t blame you if you can’t handle it well, but
Please do your best."
Su Jin couldn't stand Zhao Zhen's sensational words. The emperor asked for permission in person. She really couldn't refuse. Moreover, Su Jin didn't want the plan he proposed to be messed up in the hands of others, so he said with a straight heart: "That's fine.
, I just obey your orders, but I have a request."
Zhao Zhen said: "Say."
Su Jindao: "For this matter, I may do something extraordinary. Your Majesty and Your Excellencies should not interfere."
Zhao Zhen said: "But if it harms the common people, you can make your own decision. I will not interfere."
Su Jin spoke to him again and bowed to express his gratitude. Zhao Zhen immediately drafted an edict and appointed Su Jin as the deputy envoy of the Third Division, and also as the envoy of the Northwest Fourth Route. Nowadays, no one dares to wear the title of envoy of the Northwest Fourth Route.
Everyone already knows that the northwest is completely self-sufficient. Su Jin didn't spend a penny from the court. Although it looks very beautiful, but seeing how fast people eat broad beans, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for a day. If I don't have the ability, I still don't even think about it.
think.
For more than a month after that, Zhao Zhen and Liao Xingzong Yelu Zongzhen played a game of sending letters. They sent several letters back and forth. After some speculation and bargaining, the two sides finalized the details of jointly sending troops to destroy the Xia Kingdom.
Both sides sent 200,000 troops each to attack simultaneously from the south and northwest directions of Xia State, until they completely occupied Xia State. Because Zhao Zhen was too involved in the drama, he bargained too carefully, and finally the final division of territory was achieved.
There were differences and no agreement was reached; I don’t know whether it was the negligence of the two countries or other reasons, but in the end it ended without further agreement on such an important issue.
Yelu Zong laughed three times in his sleep, secretly cursing the Song people for being stupid. The Liao cavalry moved south so fast that they would definitely occupy more territory than the Song people in the future. Moreover, the two sides had an agreement to divide the territory. Whoever would occupy the most territory in the future would win.
Whose? The stupid Song people will be under huge pressure in the south, and the losses will be huge. When they take over Xingqing Mansion, the Song Army's 200,000 troops may not be much left. Let alone divide the territory by then.
If the opportunity is right, they can attack Bianliang in one fell swoop; it is ridiculous that the Song people are still dreaming of carving up the Xia Kingdom.
The two countries each had their own evil intentions, and each began intensive preparations. The attack time was set at the end of November. Although it was a severe winter, which was not conducive to fighting, it was also the most difficult time for the Xia Kingdom, with heavy snowfall and hunger and cold.
, if we are attacked by the armies of the two countries again, I am afraid that within a month, the Xia Kingdom will disappear from the world.
While the Song and Liao countries were flirting with each other, Su Jin was preparing for the secret alliance between Song and Xia. The day after returning to Pearl City, Su Jin rushed to the main city of the Yeli tribe with Ah Li without stopping.
He couldn't go to Xingqing Mansion, that would be very conspicuous. Everything needed to be done in secret. Not only did he have to avoid everyone in the Xia Kingdom, but he also had to avoid knowing the whereabouts of the spies planted by the Liao Kingdom in the Xia Kingdom. Everything before the war was very special.
Any improper behavior may cause inappropriate associations and ruin the entire plan.
On the fifth day after Su Jin arrived at the Zhongxin Walled City of the Yeli Tribe, Queen Yeli returned to the Yeli Tribe in the name of visiting relatives.