Chapter 45: Gold and Domestic Concerns The Pharmacist Goes North
Jin Kingdom, Zhongdu.
In the magnificent hall, there was a loud bang, and the crystal jade object hit the ground and shattered into pieces.
This is already the third one.
All the ministers were as silent as cicadas, lying on the ground, motionless.
"Who is the leader of Tianren? Who gave him such great pride that he wanted to kidnap the emperor and prince of the Song Dynasty to Five Kingdoms City? Do you dare to be a good Jurchen man?"
The financial owner, Wanyan Jing, has long and narrow eyebrows, a high forehead, and wears a silk robe. He has a son named Wanyan Honglie, and the father and son look quite similar.
Under Wanyan Jing's selection, many of the ministers in the court were dignified in appearance and elegant in literature. But now, with his ferocious roar, how could he be as elegant as usual?
However, no ruler can accept such an act of forcing the emperor, especially now that the Song Dynasty has sent an envoy to Jin to explain in detail that the Tianren Sect is causing trouble in Lin'an, and to hand over the letter of credence to cancel the peace agreement!
"Tian Ren is evil and ferocious, but if he is discovered, he will be killed without mercy. Those who tolerate him will be punished!"
After a burst of anger, Wanyan Jing's chest gradually calmed down. She decided the fate of the Tianren Sect with one word, and then looked around at the ministers: "Who can go to the Song Dynasty as an envoy and negotiate for peace?"
The main combatants all showed disappointment.
For such a big event, the country's leader actually placed his hope in diplomatic means?
The Song Dynasty was obviously enraged and was preparing to go to war. Now was the time to launch an army and strike hard, and then force the Song people to sign a more harsh peace treaty!
"A bunch of idiots!" Seeing the expressions of the ministers, Wanyan Jing cursed inwardly.
In the eyes of later generations, he was the culprit who sat back and watched Mongolia grow and the Jin Kingdom turn from prosperity to decline. In fact, it was not that simple.
The Kingdom of Jin seemed to be powerful, but when it was passed into the hands of Wanyan Jing, it became powerful on the outside and weak on the inside.
The Kuo Di Order bankrupted countless Han farmers, the Jurchen-centered policy intensified ethnic conflicts, and the luxury and corruption became hard to return to.
Wanyan Jing is the emperor. What he wants is to govern the country, not just to fight like a warrior all day long.
Fight, fight, what happens if you win?
Can the Kingdom of Jin survive the Southern Song Dynasty now?
Raising millions of troops to the West Lake and riding to the top of Wushan Mountain may seem heroic, but the actual situation is far from that simple.
Wanyan Jing has a lot of talent, and outsiders think that he values culture over military affairs, but they don't know that he has a plan in advance. He will first work hard to develop experience and culture, eliminate conflicts among various ethnic groups, and wait until the troops are well-prepared and everything is ready, then he will send his army south.
In fact, his governance was indeed effective. After a few years, the population of the Jin Kingdom reached the highest level in history, and the economy was also very heavy and prosperous. During this period, he sent troops to the north three times, and the Mobei tribes that harassed the borders of the Jin Kingdom did not dare to move.
But that was the future. Now Wanyan Jing looked around and finally settled on a mighty veteran. Her tone softened: "What do you think, Duke Xiang?"
The veteran minister's name was Wan Yanxiang, and he was from the royal family of the Jin Kingdom. He was a versatile man in both civil and military affairs, and was proficient in Han culture. He also made many military exploits and was called the number one general in the Jin Kingdom. He was the prime minister in both dynasties.
Wan Yanxiang came out: "Your Majesty, if you don't fight at this time, it will only encourage the arrogance of the Song Dynasty. I, Dajin..."
When Wanyan Jing heard this, a look of disappointment suddenly appeared on his face, and he waved his hand to interrupt him: "Retreat from the court!"
Wan Yanxiang's eyes were calm, and he led the ministers to retreat, returned to the mansion, retreated to the left and right, opened the mechanism, and walked into the secret passage.
After descending the stairs, he arrived at the underground palace. Under the light of torches on both sides, the empty seats spoke of desolation.
Wan Yanxiang's eyes finally filled with rage, and he suddenly struck out with his palm. The whole underground palace seemed to be blowing up from a tornado, groaning and trembling.
Such power is simply terrifying and terrifying!
In ten years, he recruited masters and silently strengthened Tianren. He was supposed to clear the obstacles for Dai Jin and dominate the world.
But in just one day, not only all the elite masters were lost, but they will also become real street rats. Once exposed, they will be hit like a storm.
The most frustrating thing in the world is this!
At this moment, the stone wall flipped over, another secret passage opened, and a tall and thin figure limped over.
He was a disabled middle-aged man. He was missing an arm, was lame in one leg, and was blind. His face was covered with knife marks, his steps were very sloppy, and he obviously had no martial arts skills.
But Wan Yanxiang stood up to greet him and said painfully: "Sir, I regret it, I should have listened to what you said and continued to be patient!"
This middle-aged man is none other than Feng Heng's father, Feng Sheng. It was he who reorganized the teaching affairs and allowed the Tianren Sect to flourish. This was to truly control the power. Even an arrogant person like the Five Poison Gods would be respectful when he saw them.
Respectfully call Mr. Feng.
"Why should the leader blame himself? This plan came from me. Although I made it clear at the time that if it failed, I might be doomed, but even in my own heart, I thought it was foolproof!"
Feng Sheng's vocal cords were damaged and his voice was hoarse when he spoke, but Wan Yanxiang listened with great concentration and asked for advice: "Then what should we do now?"
Feng Sheng was silent for a moment, took out two things from his arms and handed them over.
Wanyanxiang took it and unfolded it. It was a map and a drawing.
He watched carefully, his eyes gradually widened, and he said in shock: "Mr. Feng, is this method really effective?"
Feng Sheng said: "70% sure!"
Wan Yanxiang stood up excitedly: "What an incredible feat! As long as we take down this city, the Song Dynasty won't let my cavalry of Da Jin run rampant?"
"It's a pity that Your Majesty will not agree!" Feng Sheng grinned and his face became even more sinister: "Master, do you agree with His Majesty's governance?"
Wanyanxiang's pupils shrank: "Sir, what you said..."
Feng Sheng said: "Your Majesty is a man of great talent and strategy. His idea is to be civilized first and then military. Unfortunately, the Jin Dynasty is not the Song Dynasty after all. To implement Confucianism and Taoism here, you must have the perseverance to implement it and the blessings of a long life!"
If these words were heard by Gu Cheng, they would be shocked.
Because Feng Sheng hit the nail on the head and almost predicted the future.
Why did Wanyan Jing fail later?
First, as he grew older, he became mediocre, lost the ambition of his youth, and really governed the country with Confucianism.
Second, he did not live long and died too early, at the age of forty, without any heirs. As a result, his successors were incompetent, which directly destroyed Jin's family fortune.
Wan Yanxiang fell silent after hearing this. Although he did not see as far as Feng Sheng, he had already discovered that the civil and military conflicts within the court were serious. Coupled with the passivity towards Song this time, I am afraid...
But Feng Sheng's words were too treacherous, and Wanyanxiang's eyes became sharp: "Sir, what exactly are you going to say?"
Feng Sheng smiled: "Master, I am so sick that I can only prepare for a rainy day. Master, come out!"
As soon as the voice fell, the fragrant breeze blew by, and a woman walked in gracefully.
Feng Sheng said: "This girl's name is Li Shi'er. I selected her from three thousand women. She has the appearance of a mother who cares about the world!"
After that, without saying another word, he turned around and limped out.
Wanyanxiang watched him leave in a daze, then looked at Li Shier.
Li Shier stood timidly, with nervous anticipation on his face.
Feng Sheng told her that he would dedicate her to his Majesty, so that she could be favored and become the queen.
But the strange thing is that the mighty old man in front of him didn't say a word for a long time, as if he was making a difficult decision.
But in the end, Wan Yanxiang stood up and walked over step by step.
With every step he took, his originally gray hair turned black at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the wrinkles on his face disappeared one by one. When he came to Li Shier, he already looked like a middle-aged man!
The secret power of magic can rejuvenate you!
Under Li Shi'er's shocked gaze, he pinched Li Shi'er's face and said, "Mother is the best in the world? Then you are mine!"
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Lin'an, inner court.
Gu Cheng rubbed his brows after dealing with government affairs for a day.
Even if the Northern Expedition was decided, the war would not begin immediately. Troops and generals would be mobilized, and all kinds of preparations would be unimaginable.
In fact, Gu Cheng had already discussed the timing with Xin Qiji and made a comprehensive plan to prepare for the war.
But before that, only by awakening the sleeping dragon of the Song Dynasty, stimulating the courage and fighting spirit in the bones of the Han people, having a goal, and then working hard to achieve it, can we create miracles in the impossible!
Of course, it's not polite to come back without reciprocating. Tian Ren sent a big gift, and Gu Cheng also wanted to repay it.
Not long after, Huang Yaoshi was escorted up by two imperial guards. He straightened his back and glared at Gu Cheng: "If you want to kill or behead me, please do whatever you want, but don't expect me to give in!"
"Don't be so sentimental! Even if you surrender, I won't accept it!"
Gu Cheng waved his hand: "A pretentious person like you, even though you have some talents, is unwilling to protect the country and save the country, and is unwilling to help the world and save the people. What do I want you to do, be a thug? There is no shortage of people!"
Huang Yaoshi was furious, his chest heaved violently, but he stopped talking.
He is also an extremely smart person and knows that if he continues this conversation, Gu Cheng will eventually get involved.
However, Huang Yaoshi guessed wrong. Gu Cheng was really not a provocateur. He really had no intention of subduing Dongxie.
He originally wanted to directly order Huang Yaoshi to be killed, so that everything would be over with once and for all, but after defeating Tian Nin and discovering that there were more unexpected things in the palace, he came up with an idea.
Why was it only allowed for the Jin Kingdom to mix sand into the Song Dynasty?
So he said: "You go north and become an official in the Kingdom of Jin!"
As soon as these words came out, Huang Yaoshi could hardly believe his ears: "You want me to invest money and become a traitor?"
"Don't you regard etiquette as nothing? Don't you dare to bear the name of a traitor?"
Gu Cheng looked directly into Huang Yaoshi's eyes and silently practiced the soul-moving technique: "The emperor of the Jin Kingdom likes you very much for your literary talent and general knowledge. In addition, you are not a saint who destroys the virtuous and criticizes bad government. Where are you?"
You will be able to gain trust very quickly. I believe that with your intelligence, it will be beneficial to the Song Dynasty without my teaching you how to do it!"
"You! Why!" Huang Yaoshi never expected that Gu Cheng would make such an arrangement. His mind was confused and he gritted his teeth.
Gu Cheng said with a smile: "After this is done, I promise you one thing. You don't want the glory and wealth you want. If you don't think about it, don't ask for trouble. You can talk about the rest!"
The chamberlain brought the jade flute, and Huang Yaoshi stretched out his hand to take it and said word by word: "I want to fight you again!"
"good!"
Gu Cheng nodded, showed an expression that he had known for a long time, and waved his hand: "Go!"
Huang Yaoshi was escorted out of the palace, and the palace door was closed behind him. He looked around blankly, feeling as if he was in another world.
At this moment, I even had the idea of running away.
Don’t you have everything under control? Let me give you a taste of disappointment!
However, his soul was stirred, and pride and self-esteem surged into his heart. With a firm look on his face, Huang Yaoshi entered the inn, mounted his horse, and headed north.
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