The Song Dynasty, which was already on the verge of collapse, seems to have turned around after Li Qi's arrival. However, this is just a loft in the sky. Once there is any disturbance, the essence of its failure will be exposed.
A small envoy can do this. If thousands of troops really came, the scene would be unimaginable.
Under heavy pressure, there must be cowards!
From this incident, Li Qi completely saw through the corruption and incompetence of the Song Dynasty. It would be unjust for such a monarch and such ministers not to perish.
If it were Li Qi, he might be even more determined than Wanyan Zongwang.
After those clowns finished their performance, Song Huizong started talking nonsense to the air again, thinking that he had saved some face, but little did he know that doing so would only make people look down upon him as the emperor.
After the morning dynasty ended, Song Huizong summoned a group of important ministers to the Chongzheng Hall.
"Haha, Li Qi, you are really my lucky general! Thanks to you, we can save the day this time." Song Huizong spoke highly of Li Qi.
Turn danger into safety? You can't even understand this situation, it's really hopeless. Li Qi lamented in his heart, but said: "The emperor has given me a reward. This is the duty of a humble minister, so I don't dare to take credit."
Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty chuckled and said, "You don't have to be humble. You have made the greatest contribution to this matter and should be rewarded heavily."
Li Qi nodded slightly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Cai You glanced at Li Qi, his heart full of jealousy, and stood up and said: "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, this matter is definitely not groundless. The Kingdom of Jin suddenly sent envoys here to make a big fuss. Maybe they have already moved.
We should take precautions against the idea of sending troops to invade the Song Dynasty."
Li Qi raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and felt funny in his heart. This is really a fool who will succeed after all his worries.
When it comes to scheming, Cai Youke is also a good player. He noticed some clues from the unusual behavior of the golden envoy.
When Song Huizong heard this, he couldn't help but trembled, his eyes showing fear.
Li Bangyan chuckled and said: "The Privy Council is a bit unfounded. I think the Jin Kingdom is just repeating its old tricks and wants to get some money from our Song Dynasty. If they are ready to send troops to invade, then how can they do it because of the economy?
He retreated after making some remarks, and why did he send troops to invade the Song Dynasty? Therefore, this is absolutely impossible."
"Well, what Shimei said makes sense."
Song Huizong was an idealist. He was never willing to face the facts. He always liked to think on the bright side. But this matter was related to the fate of the country. He still felt a little vain when he thought about it, and asked Li Qi: "Li Qi
Odd, what do you think?"
Li Qiwei pondered for a while and said: "Return to the Emperor. After all, Wei Chen is still young. Regarding such a major matter, Wei Chen does not dare to speak nonsense, but Wei Chen is more inclined to the left prime minister's statement."
Zhao Huan also stood up and agreed: "My ministers also agree with what Zuo Xiang said."
Honglu Temple is fully responsible for the fact that this matter has caused such a big fuss, and of course he hopes to put an end to the matter as soon as possible.
When Song Huizong heard this, he was completely relieved, with a smile on his face and nodded.
Cai You knew Song Huizong's character well and knew that if he continued talking, it would only make Song Huizong unhappy, so he could only give up.
Seeing Cai You's depressed look, Li Bangyan felt very proud and continued: "Your Majesty, the most urgent matter is how to ask the Kingdom of Jin to return to Yunzhou."
After hearing this, Song Huizong nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, yes." After a pause, he added: "However, what the Kingdom of Jin asked for is too much. Three million taels of silver is not bad, but twenty
Where can I get these ten thousand bushels of military rations from?"
Using money to buy people, cities, and dignity has become a habitual thinking of the emperors of the Song Dynasty. In their opinion, any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem. Therefore, Song Huizong did not have it at all.
I don't think about anything else, I just want to provide the money to sell Yunzhou.
No way. You can take these words seriously. I dare to guarantee it with my head. Once your two hundred thousand grains are delivered to the Jin people, the Jin Kingdom will definitely send troops within three days. People can't be so stupid.
What a situation!
Li Qi was really afraid that Song Huizong would adopt a tax increase system and let the people pay the bill, so he quickly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think this is just a trial price, and there is room for discussion."
Song Huizong snorted and said, "What do you think?"
Li Qi deceived and said: "This negotiation is no different from discussing business. Generally, when negotiating business, both parties will offer a higher price to leave themselves room. It depends on who can tell his bottom line first. Jin Guo's move
The same is true, so this price must be too high, and we can never agree to it. What matters now is patience, and we won’t fight for it overnight anyway.”
Song Huizong stroked his beard, nodded and said: "That's right, the matter has come to this, we should consider it in the long term. Li Qi, I will leave this matter to you, you should make good preparations."
"Wei Chen takes orders."
Li Qi accepted it happily, because this did not require any preparation at all. Wanyan Zongwang was already ready to go, and he only needed Dongfeng. He then said: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to report."
Song Huizong said: "Say."
Li Qidao: "The thing is like this, the new law has been fully implemented in Jiangnan, and the revival of the entire Jiangnan is just around the corner. However, the cargo shipped to Jiangnan is extremely expanded, and there are some lack of preparations in transportation, resulting in the stagnation of the cargo. This is for Jiangnan
, is extremely disadvantageous, therefore, Wei Chen suggested using the ships produced by Fuzhou Shipyard to go to Hangzhou and other places to help, so as to test new warships."
Song Huizong, who had just survived a calamity, didn't even want to think about such a trivial matter, saying: "Quite the report. Let your Commerce Bureau handle this matter."
Cai You frowned when he heard this. Since he was dispatching warships, it would definitely affect the army. This should be the responsibility of the Privy Council. However, Li Qi used the new law to skip the Privy Council and go directly to the emperor. This made him feel
He was extremely unhappy, but now that Li Qi had just made great achievements, he knew that if he stood up to remind Song Huizong at this time, he would only get a bad reception.
Li Qi saluted and said: "I obey."
After leaving the main hall, Li Qi immediately rushed to the guard horse and found Niu Gao.
"The general will finally meet Bu Shuai."
"No gift."
Li Qi first called out the guards on the side, and then walked to Niu Gao. He took out two letters and said in a deep voice: "Immediately send some absolutely trustworthy people to separate these two letters eight hundred miles away."
To the Zongzhifu in Dengzhou and to General Han Shizhong in Fuzhou."
"As commanded."
Niu Gao holds his fist in the air.
Li Qidao: "Send more people. Not only do I want it to be fast, but I also want it to be absolutely safe. If there is any mistake on the way, you, Niu Gao, will chop off your head yourself and throw it into the Bian River."
Niu Gao was stunned for a moment. Seeing Li Qi's serious expression, he knew that this matter was by no means a trivial matter. He clasped his fists and said, "The last general will take the order."
"Go ahead."
"I will finally retire."
Li Qi did not stay too long in the military camp. After finishing his instructions, he left. After leaving the military camp, Li Qi went to a secluded place without stopping. He saw a Taoist priest already waiting there.
This person is none other than Nam Bo Wan.
"The villain sees Bu Shuai."
Li Qi raised his hand and said, "Has Jinlou done anything recently?"
Nan Bowan shook his head and said: "The little people didn't find anything unusual in Jinlou."
Li Qi nodded and said: "I called you here today because I have a task for you. You should immediately dispatch a hundred people to pretend to be businessmen and go north of the Yellow River. I want us to be in every state capital.
people."
There are tasks again. Why are there so many tasks recently? Nan Bowan was stunned and asked curiously: "What are you going to do?"
Li Qidao: "Don't worry about it for now. I will send someone to inform you when the time comes. You must be quick. You must leave tomorrow at the latest. As for the transportation and luggage. After you cross the Yellow River, someone will naturally send it to you. You can go and make arrangements now.
Bar."
Although Nan Bo Wan was very curious, he did not dare to ask any more questions. He nodded and said, "Yes. I will do it now."
After Nan Bowan left, Li Qi and Ma Qiao returned to the city. When passing by the cake house, Li Qi suddenly said: "Ma Qiao, you have been exhausted in the past few days. Now I will give you half a day off. You
Go and accompany your junior sister, I'm afraid you won't have such leisure time in a while."
Before he finished speaking, he felt a flash in front of his eyes. The fool from Maqiao had disappeared beside him. He shook his head with a smile and went directly to the Qin Mansion.
"Sir, you are back!"
It was Aunt Chen who opened the door.
Li Qi nodded with a smile and said, "Where is that person?"
"Oh, the drunkard master is drinking in the stable."
"stable?"
"Yes, this drunkard master is really strange. I tried to persuade him several times to go back to the house to drink, but he said it was too noisy and insisted on drinking there."
Li Qi chuckled and said, "Okay. I understand. You can go and rest."
After saying that, he went to the stable. As soon as he arrived at the stable, he was stunned. The picture was so beautiful that he really didn't dare to look at it! Inside the stable, he saw an uncle with shaggy hair and a beard, with his limbs spread out.
He was lying on the calm donkey that was so fat that he could hardly walk, holding a wine jar in one hand and snoring like thunder.
No wonder he was alone. He didn't like humans! Alas, it was so pitiful. I sincerely hoped that Calm Donkey could replace that big insect and give him comfort. Li Qi rubbed his forehead and walked over, but did not bark.
Instead of sobering up, he sat on the crossbar next to him, closed his eyes and meditated.
The calm donkey looked at Li Qi with aggrieved eyes, as if he didn't want to be ridden by this sloppy uncle.
The snoring was still there, but Li Qi was as steady as a mountain, unmoved.
About half an hour after coming here, the snoring stopped, and a hoarse voice immediately sounded, "It seems that the thing you came to ask me for this time is more serious than the last time."
Li Qi opened his eyes and said, "How do you say this?"
The drunkard smiled and said, "I don't believe you, Li Qi, can be so courteous to Corporal Xian as to stay with me for half an hour in this smelly place, unless you have something urgent and want to ask me for help."
Li Qidao: "You are only right about one thing. I do have something to ask you for help, but I am sitting here, just thinking about whether you can be trusted."
The drunkard turned over easily, and the narrow donkey's back did not bring him any difficulty. He drank a gulp of wine, looked up blankly, and said: "If it were me in your place, unless I didn't
There is a way, otherwise, I would never come here to beg an alcoholic who is drunk all day long. Now that you are here, is this trust still important? "
Li Qi nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. Will you help me?"
"meeting!"
"Don't you want to hear what it is about first?"
"You are a very cautious person. Since you came to me, this matter should be within my ability. Otherwise, you would not have come to me, let alone sit here for half an hour."
"Haha, I really didn't expect you to agree so readily. I thought it would take a lot of effort."
"I'm not helping you, I'm helping Ma Qiao and Meimei. If something happens to you, they will definitely not be spared."
"Then you don't need any reward yourself?"
"Don't you know what I want?"
"That's right. Besides, if you ask for anything else, I may not be able to give it to you. Now I'm so poor that all I have is wine."
"Wine is enough. Tell me, what's the matter?"
Li Qi took out a letter from his arms, handed it over, and said: "Send a letter."
The drunkard took the letter and asked: "Where to send it?"
Li Qi hesitated for a moment and then said: "Fengxiang Mansion Jiedushi Fuzhong."
The drunkard hummed and didn't ask any more questions, because he knew that this letter must be very important to Li Qi.
Li Qi stood up, patted his front, and said with a smile: "I'm just curious, why are you lying on it and drinking."
"Because it's kind."
"That's right, a good person will be bullied by others, and a good donkey will be bullied by others."