Chapter 414: Special Envoy of the Jin Kingdom, Meeting in Sizhou
Chapter 414: Special envoy from the Kingdom of Jin, meeting in Sizhou
Not long after, a figure followed the old servant into the room.
Facing Zhang Jun, who was still sitting and had not stood up, the man smiled, saluted and said, "San Zhuo, the servant of the Ministry of Personnel of the Kingdom of Jin, has met Prime Minister Zhang!"
Zhang Jun looked even weirder when he heard this! What does His Majesty Jin want to do?
Just deliver the letter, and what’s more, should the Minister of Civil Affairs deliver the letter himself?
This standard is too high even for a formal envoy, okay?
Yes, this person is officially an old acquaintance of Shen Tang, Pu Sanzhuo, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel who was recently released!
Seeing Pu Sanzhuo salute, Zhang Jun had to get up.
After all, this Minister of Civil Service was only inferior to him, and he was also a top official in the court.
When someone comes with a smile, you should always respond politely.
He stood up and bowed in the same manner, "It's actually the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel of the Kingdom of Jin. Zhang Jun didn't come far to greet him. Please atone for your sins!"
Then, the two sat down opposite each other, and Zhang Jun asked, "I heard that there is a letter from your Majesty. I wonder what your Majesty has to do?"
Pusanzhuo smiled faintly, "Is this... it can be regarded as a business matter as well as a private matter!"
Zhang Jun couldn't help but frown when he heard this, and then Pu Sanzhuo continued: "I heard that Prime Minister Zhang is familiar with Lord Shen Tang Shen?"
"Um?"
This sudden question made Zhang Jun stunned again.
However, he was not surprised that Jin Ren knew about his relationship with Shen Tang.
In the Song Dynasty, there were countless spies from the Jin Kingdom.
In fact, even if people from the Song Dynasty were to take over the imperial court, they might not have the eyes and ears of the Jin Kingdom.
It is no exaggeration to say that any disturbance in the Song Dynasty would be reported to Wanyan Yong immediately.
"Shen Tang is still in your Kingdom of Jin. I wonder when he will return?"
"I came here for Master Shen's return trip!"
Pusanzhuo responded.
Zhang Jun's expression changed slightly, "What?
Did something happen to Shen Tang?
Lord Shangshu, Shen Tang is a great hero of Song Dynasty. If something happens to your country, I can guarantee that the price is not something your Kingdom of Jin can afford..."
Pu Sanzhuo quickly waved his hand, "Sir...Sir Shen is fine, and he is on his way back now.
Ten days ago, Mr. Shen started to return from Xijing, and wanted to return to the Song Dynasty through Sizhou..."
There was a hint of joy on Zhang Jun's face. Is Shen Tang back?
After secretly calculating the time and distance, Zhang Jun couldn't help but say, "So, Shen Tang can arrive in Sizhou in about ten days?"
"This..." Pusanzhuo's face showed a bit of embarrassment. According to normal circumstances, this is indeed the case, but now...
"Now Master Shen and others have arrived...well, they have just arrived in Yizhou, about, about..." Pu Sanzhuo really didn't know how to continue. Who knows when they will arrive in Sizhou.
At the current rate, it's mid-October, and it's almost certain that we'll reach the New Year's Day.
Zhang Jun's eyes widened, "Are you telling me that they have been setting off for ten days, but they just left the border of Xijing Road?"
Yes, at the junction of Yizhou and Xijing Road, Xijing City runs to the southeast. After leaving the Xijing boundary, the first place to enter is the territory of Yizhou.
"Is he unable to walk?
No, even if you are walking, it will be faster than this.
What do you want?
Do you want to keep Shen Tang in your Jin country?"
Zhang Jun said with great anger.
In his opinion, this is all a trick of the Jin Kingdom.
Pusanzhuo grinned and smiled awkwardly. Not to mention, even though there were 100,000 cavalry, the speed was really slower than walking.
Moreover, how does Zhang Jun know our thoughts?
After knowing what Shen Tang did on Xijing Road, not only the generals like He Shi Liezhining, but also His Majesty wanted to keep Shen Tang here.
Otherwise, do you think that a third-grade general can be granted the title at his request?
"My lord has misunderstood, there is something inside..."
"Your Excellency, you should be clear about the matter between Lord Shen and Princess Yongqing!"
Pusanzhuo asked.
"snort!"
Zhang Jun sneered, "What?
You have princesses in the Jin Dynasty, but we don’t have any in the Song Dynasty?
I am not afraid to tell you that I, His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, are already considering which princess should be married to Shen Tang in recognition of his great achievements."
These words were of course made by Zhang Jun...
Pu Sanzhuo smiled bitterly, "Master Zhang, Master Shen and Princess Yongqing are in love, and they are committed to each other life and death.
However, Mr. Shen also knows that the two have different identities, so they will naturally return..."
After Pusanzhuo sent the delegation away, he told Zhang Jun what happened between Shen Tang and Wanyan Yue, including the battle on Xijing Road, and he did not hide it from Zhang Jun!
"So, sending these 100,000 troops now is the honor and reward given to Master Shen by His Majesty.
As for why the speed is so slow, it’s just because these people want to do something for this pair of mandarin ducks who are about to separate..."
Listening to Pu Sanzhuo's story, Zhang Jun was stunned for a long time, and then sighed softly, "What young man is not romantic! What's more, our top scholar in the Song Dynasty, with both civil and military skills, can win the favor of the princess of your country. Things that should be taken for granted.
Moreover, Shen Tang’s contribution is indeed worthy of the great honor.
Since your country can do this, our country will naturally not neglect its heroes."
Pusanzhuo chuckled lightly, "Sir, this is exactly the reason.
Our Majesty has given permission for your country to send a large army to the north to greet Mr. Shen. As for whether you want to do this or not, it is your country’s business."
Zhang Jun raised his eyebrows, "If I send an army of 100,000 people to march north, will you feel at ease?"
"Hahaha..." Pusanzhuo smiled proudly, "Sir, there are only a hundred thousand soldiers and horses, so why should we, the Great Jin Kingdom, be afraid?
Furthermore, this time we sent a hundred thousand troops to send us, and the one we sent was General Fengguo from our Kingdom of Jin.
Whether you welcome it or not, whether you dare to welcome it or not, is your business.
This is a letter written by His Majesty, and the decision is between you and Your Majesty."
Picking up Wan Yanyong's letter, Zhang Jun read it and found that there was nothing else in the letter. It just mentioned that Shen Tang had made great contributions to the peace and stability of the two countries. Therefore, the Jin State sent troops to send troops to send troops, and the Song Dynasty could also Sending troops to meet him, etc.
"Your Excellency, please consider this matter yourself. I will also go to your country, Lin'an, to meet with your Majesty."
Pusanzhuo said calmly.
Then, he stood up directly and left Zhang Jun's room.
After Pu Sanzhuo left, Zhang Jun was silent for a long time. Suddenly, he took a pen and paper and started writing quickly.
"Yifu! Immediately order someone to pass this letter to Shi Hao as quickly as possible! Jin Guo's coming here is sincere, but it is not without the intention of provocation. We still need to make preparations first... …”