She Song

Chapter 151 "A rage turns into a beauty"

The fourth restoration of the state was the only one in the founding of the Song Dynasty. Even if it is as deep as Cai Jing's city, one can't help but sigh.

It was past midnight, and the noise had subsided. Cai Jing, who was leaning on the couch, was not sleepy at all. Beside him were two beauties aged fourteen or fifteen, beating their legs and shaking fans to serve them attentively. He looked at his youngest son, Cai Juan (zi), and his close friend. Servant Cai Quan asked, "Do you know why my father regained his appearance?"

Cai Can's joy was beyond words, and he replied: "The rebellion of the Han thieves is out of control, and the officials and the court are helpless. It is the time for my father to show his talents."

Cai Jing smiled, but asked his servant who had been following him for many years: "Ah Quan, what do you think?"

Cai Quan was quick-thinking and immediately replied: "The troubles caused by the arrogant people in the court, and the imperial army were corrupt and weak, so that Han Ji's criminals made chaos out of control, and there was no one in the official family to use, so he rewarded the prime minister generously.

However, Han Ji and the imperial court are in the same situation, and the morale of the imperial army is high due to consecutive defeats. At this time, it is difficult to persuade the other party to stop. If it is not handled carefully, all the sins will be shouldered by the prime minister! "

Cai Juan immediately understood that the main purpose of this reinstatement was to quell Han Ji's rebellion. If he did well, everyone would be happy. If he did not do well, he would have to take the blame and step down.

Nowadays, Han Ji's triumphant song is unstoppable, and his appetite and ambition are bound to increase. It is very difficult for officials to have the best of both worlds, which can be seen from the fact that no one opposes Cai Jing's return to the prime minister.

Cai Jing said: "Yes, my fortune falls on Han's son, so one person needs to go to Han Jitong to convey the news..."

Cai Can was young and energetic, and immediately expressed his willingness to share his father's worries. However, knowing that his son was no better than his father, Cai Jing was afraid that his son would cause trouble and shook his head.

Seeing that Cai Jing dismissed Cai Zi's request, Cai Quan recommended himself to go out of the city and go to Hanji camp alone.

Cai Jing patiently asked: "The Han family has great ambitions. Don't underestimate it and don't wait for it. You just need to be neither humble nor arrogant when you leave. You must be careful and careful. Well... if the other party asks you why you came, how would you answer?"

Cai Quan thought for a while and said, "The villain's trip is naturally to visit the eldest son's condition."

Cai Jing nodded and said, "Good! Leave the city with the order early tomorrow morning."

Cai Quan and Cai Quan then bowed and resigned. Cai Jing had seen countless people. He knew Han Xiaoyao well but was also unfamiliar with him, but he didn't believe in his promise. How could he get power from Zhao Ji?
As for how to get the best of both worlds, one thing he was sure of was that Han Xiaoyao was by no means an unreasonable and vulgar person. As long as he was willing to be reasonable, there would be a way to find a middle ground.

As for the face of the official family and the court, it is even easier to get rid of.

Not to mention anything else, as long as they promote Shang Diji, Zhao Ji and Han Xiaoyao will become a son-in-law relationship. As for enfeoffing kings, fiefdoms, and fighting, isn't it normal for a family?

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The next day, Han Xiaoyao was happy that Zheng Liang had captured Mu Tuogang, but he heard that Cai Quan had come to visit Cai You on the order of the Prime Minister, and made an exception to see Cai You because of Cai Jing's gift of letters.

"Notify Yuandu, proceed as planned!" Han Xiaoyao signed the document and issued the order, and then asked someone to take Cai Quan into the account.

"Young man Cai Quan, I'm here to pay homage to the King of Zhenbei!" Cai Quanli smiled impeccably for weeks.

"Please sit down and watch tea!"

Han Xiaoyao did not regard the other party as an ordinary servant.

Last night, Cai Jing paid homage to Pingzhang's important military affairs, which shows that Cai Jing will be in charge of Han Ji's negotiations with the court. Cai Quan's visit at this time is definitely not as simple as visiting Cai You.

Cai Quan thanked Han Xiaoyao for his hospitality and praised: "After a few months of separation, King Zhenbei's demeanor has become even better than before. I am really gratified and congratulated!"

"No, no, it's rare in ancient times for Prime Minister Cai to have four hands in government, which makes Han admire him deeply!"

Cai Quan deliberately looked embarrassed and sighed insincerely: "Although the prime minister and the prince have only met once, they often become confidants. Before leaving, the prime minister only said, 'It's too cold at high places.' The villain is stupid and doesn't know why. , I wonder if the prince can clear up the confusion?"

Han Xiaoyao's face darkened and he said, "Is Prime Minister Cai trying to persuade me to give up and make peace?"

Cai Quan said cautiously: "Although I don't know whether the prime minister's original intention is this, I think it would be a good thing for the prince and Han Ji to stop and make peace."

"Oh?" Han Xiaoyao asked with interest, "Where does it come from?"

Cai Quan talked eloquently, briefly sorting out the possible fame and wealth, and finally said: "If you insist on going your own way in order to change the dynasty, there will be wars and corpses everywhere, which is not the prince's original intention.

What's more, even if you sit in that position, will you really be satisfied?If we can give in a little bit to leave some room and save some face for each other, as long as the matter is not excessive, the Prime Minister will definitely make things right. "

When Han Xiaoyao finished speaking, he suddenly slapped the case and got angry, shouting: "You are talking nonsense and disturbing my mind. Do you think that my king's military law is made of paper?!" An attendant immediately stepped forward, drew out his sword and put it on Cai Quan's neck. side.

Cai Quan suddenly turned pale, and large beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

However, after all, he was personally trained by Cai Jing. In times of crisis, Cai Quan could still maintain a calm tone and said: "The prince is high and powerful, and killing villains is naturally like slaughtering chickens and dogs. With the prince's great talent and general plan, how can he be overwhelmed by a few words?" The mind is confused and the villain is dissatisfied!"

interesting!

The servants of the prime minister's family were actually more courageous than the emperor's son. The reason why Cai Jing was able to take power four times can be seen from Cai Quan's words and deeds.

"What a dissatisfied person!"

Han Xiaoyao laughed and waved his hand, and the attendant withdrew the long knife and stood back to his original position.

Cai Quan knew that he was right in his bet. In fact, Cai Jing's analysis was correct. Han Xiaoyao was very smart and reasonable, and rarely acted unfairly. As long as Cai Quan was careful with his words, his life would not be in danger.

After all, Cai Jing, Cai You and his son had a grudge against Han Ji, and they had never harmed Han Xiaoyao from beginning to end.

Of course, Cai Quan himself was also of a stable nature. Although he could not say that he was willing to die, he could still abide by his duties as a loyal servant and was worthy of Cai Jing's kindness.

Having experienced Han Xiaoyao's authority, Cai Quan was even more cautious.

"Entrusted by the Prime Minister, in order to save the common people from suffering, the villain just said goodbye to Meng Lang, and please don't remember the villain's mistakes."

"I have always appreciated talented people with strong bones. With a talent like yours, even being a magistrate is more than enough... Yes, if you can be around Prime Minister Cai, you won't change even if you are ten magistrates, right?"

Han Xiaoyao applied eye drops to Cai Jing anytime and anywhere.

Cai Quan seldom smiled awkwardly but did not answer.

After testing Cai Quan's quality, Han Xiaoyao started formal negotiations openly and honestly.

You can make peace, but you can't stop until you make peace.

Three peace conditions.

First, with the Yellow River as the boundary, all the north is the territory of Zhenbei King, and the court is not allowed to make any provocative words or deeds.

Second, the entire Song Dynasty is open to Hanji business, and there must be no discrimination or suppression.

Third, punish those responsible for provoking the war and pay compensation of 5000 million taels of silver.

Cai Quan nervously memorized everything. After listening to the end, he realized that one piece was missing, and this piece was the key to what Cai Jing said was the best of both worlds.

He raised his head and asked: "Regarding the matter of Emperor Maode, I wonder how the prince plans to handle it?"

Maode, who was looking at the ruins of the imperial garden pavilion from a distance, suddenly sneezed.

The palace maid immediately greeted him with concern.

Maode, who knew nothing about the new round of negotiations, had no idea that Cai Jing had used her as an important bargaining chip in Han Xiaoyao's case.

Han Xiaoyao frowned in the Korean army's tent.

The most beautiful woman in the world, the most beautiful woman of the Song Dynasty royal family, suffered all kinds of humiliation and eventually died tragically at the hands of the Jurchens.

Including thousands of royal family members and tens of thousands of folk women, all were given to foreign races as playthings by today's official princes and even hundreds of officials, which has become a millennium shame!
Cai Quan suddenly realized that Han Xiaoyao's eyes were burning with raging anger. For a moment, even though he was extremely alert, he was at a loss as to what to do.

He truly felt a boiling murderous aura rising into the sky.

(End of this chapter)