Chapter 343 Shen Tang discusses the situation, unexpected conditions
Chapter 343: Shen Tang discusses the situation, unexpected conditions
Although what Wan Yanyong said is somewhat different from what Shen Tang and Wan Yan Hao discussed before, it is enough. The amount of coins and military resources is not important. What is important is an attitude, even if it is Wan Yan Yong Shen Tang only gave Da Song one tael of silver, and he didn't care at all.
As for the four cities, it was actually within Shen Tang's expectation.
Suzhou, Lingbi, and Hongxian are all about a hundred miles north of the border between the two sides, but Pizhou is different. If there are only three places in Lingbi, it only means that the Jin Kingdom has given up a hundred miles of land. However, Pizhou is three to four hundred miles away from Lingbi to the north. Although it is only a city, it undoubtedly means that the Song Dynasty has a bridgehead to explore the hinterland of Shandong. The surrounding area of hundreds of miles is probably He would be under the attack of the Song Dynasty! With the wisdom of the Jin Emperor, he would naturally not agree.
However, taking back these three cities was also of great significance to the Song Dynasty. Although it was only a hundred miles away, it meant that the Song Dynasty had sounded the clarion call for the Northern Expedition to regain the lost territory. Whether it was Emperor Zhao Shen or Zhang Jun, I think everyone will be extremely satisfied with this result.
If we continue to force the Golden Emperor and make him so angry that he desperately starts a war between the two countries, no matter whether he wins or loses, it will be unsightly!
"Shen Tang, why do you think I have to agree to these unreasonable demands of yours? Do you also think that I am forced to agree because of the uncertainty in the country." Wan Yanyong said slowly.
Shen Tang was silent for a moment, and then he shook his head slightly, "I'm lying, your majesty's talents and strategies are slightly better than those of our country's sages! It is true that our country, the Song Dynasty, has always been hostile, but the inheritance and destiny of a country , but we should not act on impulse, but should put the interests of the country first. In my humble opinion, among the surrounding countries, there should be no hostility between the Song and Jin Dynasties."
"Perhaps as the situation develops in the future, our two countries will fight again. However, if we fight with each other now, it will only benefit the fishermen. No matter who wins or loses in the Song and Jin countries, both countries will lose."
"Looking at your country, not to mention its internal good fortune, your Majesty will conquer it soon. However, in addition, the Mongolian tribes in the north are rising rapidly, and the Xixia and Western Liao in the west are constantly disturbing the border! Compared with As far as the Song Dynasty is concerned, they are your majesty’s biggest enemy at this stage. In fact, if the northern Mongolian tribe changes, they will become your majesty’s biggest enemy.”
"We, the Song Dynasty, although I don't want to admit it, have to say that our strength is far inferior to that of Your Majesty for the time being. Just like this Northern Expedition, which was almost overwhelming, it was just a scratch on His Majesty's feet, not to mention hurting his muscles. I don’t even have the qualifications to be taken seriously by Your Majesty. The only thing I, the Song Dynasty, can do now is probably to involve part of His Majesty’s huge troops, but it will not be able to cause fatal harm to Your Majesty.”
The same is true for us, the Song Dynasty. Whether we want to obtain our homeland from His Majesty, or restore the Song Dynasty's strength, stabilize the north, concentrate all our efforts to eliminate the temptation in the south, and then work hard to govern, we can only do it. At this stage, we are fighting with Your Majesty. , it’s just an egg hitting a stone. Even if you barely gain a little advantage, you will lose your troops and your generals. By then, the southwestern countries will rise together, and internal worries will continue, which will become a greater disaster.
"Your Majesty is far-sighted and discerns opportunities. Although it seems that he has given up a step to the Song Dynasty, it has not harmed your Majesty in the slightest! Therefore, I admire your Majesty!" Say it, bow to the end.
Shen Tang's words made Wan Yanyong's face full of joy. There were many civil and military officials in the court. Maybe some people could see what Shen Tang said, but no one could say it. Only Shen Tang said what he wanted to say most in his heart. The words were spoken.
"Shen Tang, if I keep you in the Kingdom of Jin, raise you to the imperial court, or even grant you a position, can you serve me!"
Shen Tang smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for caring about my homeland and not dare to respond to your Majesty's request!"
Wan Yanyong stood up, walked to Shen Tang's side, and patted Shen Tang's shoulder gently with his palm, "Shen Tang, it is the great fortune of the Song Dynasty that Zhao Shen has you, and I am also envious of him!"
After a pause, Wan Yanyong suddenly said in plain voice: "Shen Tang, you can draw up the terms of the peace talks that I just promised you when you get back, and then give them to me for approval! However, when the news comes back to your southern country, , even if you become the hero of your southern country, Zhao Shen should be able to use you in a more important way. Since I have helped you so much, how should you, Shen Tang, repay me!"
Wan Yanyong's words made Shen Tang stunned, "Repay?"
You are the emperor of a country and are rich in the world. I am just a messenger. What qualifications do I have to repay you?
However, it was naturally impossible for Shen Tang to answer like this. He smiled bitterly and said: "I am stupid, please give me a clear explanation from your majesty!"
"Tang Shen, I can promise you peace talks, but you need to promise me two things! Otherwise, I will pretend that the peace talks have never happened and go to war with the Song Dynasty! Don't think that I am deceiving you. .Actually, I understand the situation of the countries you just mentioned. However, I am always prepared for the worst plan! Even if we start a war with other countries at the same time, I have nothing to fear!"
Wan Yanyong's solemn words shocked Shen Tang. He had to admit that he still underestimated this hero. Shen Tang could clearly feel that his words were not false!
"Your Majesty, please tell me, I will do my best!"
Wan Yanyong's palm patted Shen Tang's shoulder again, "First of all, you are seriously injured, which is naturally my responsibility. So, if I let you go back like this, I'm afraid Zhao Shen will laugh at me. So, wait until I After the peace talks are made, everyone else can return, but you have to wait until you have fully recovered."
Shen Tang was stunned for a moment, and then responded, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Secondly, I have helped you so much and made you a hero of the Song Dynasty. You should repay me one or two times. Now, my biggest enemies are two. One is naturally Gao Cunfu, who went to Beijing, and the other , is the Xixia that invaded not long ago! My energy is limited, so you have to solve one of the problems for me."
After saying that, Wanyan Yong walked away, "Tang Shen, if you agree to me, then prepare the peace talks as soon as possible. At that time, I will make a decision. If you don't agree, you can bring it with you tomorrow." Your people have returned to the Song Dynasty and are preparing to go to war with me." After finishing his words, Wanyan Yong had also disappeared.
Shen Tang was stunned, his eyes full of astonishment! He really didn't expect that Wanyanyong would actually put forward these two conditions!
The first one is barely a reason. But the second one, what the hell is that? There are so many people who are good at fighting in the Jin Kingdom, why do you need to help them randomly?