Northern Song Dynasty: Counterattack and became emperor after the Jingkang Revolution

After the blackmail was successful, Zhao Yingluo was in a good mood. She sat back at the dining table and felt that today's hot pot was particularly delicious. The steaming hot pot bottom, tender meat slices, and all kinds of vegetables danced on her taste buds, bringing an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

In contrast, Wanyan Zongyi's mood was not so happy. Although he was sitting at the dining table, he felt uninterested in the food in front of him. His heart was filled with dissatisfaction and helplessness at being blackmailed, as well as worries about the fate of the Jin Kingdom in the future.

After taking a few hasty bites, he stood up and said goodbye to Zhao Yingluo: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. But I have important things to attend to, so I can't stay for a long time. I'll take my leave today."

After hearing this, Zhao Yingluo did not try to persuade him to stay, but simply said: "Please do, as long as your war horse arrives in Kaifeng, the seeds can be taken away at any time."

Wanyan Zongyi nodded to express his understanding. He turned and left, his back revealing a deep helplessness and frustration.

On the second day, the sky was bright and clear, but the atmosphere in Chui Gong Hall was extremely tense. Zhao Ji sat on the dragon chair, leisurely and contented, without any fear from a few years ago. There was no other way, who made his daughter so outstanding?
  Wanyan Zongyi stood in the center of the hall and stated the demarcation matter again.

Zongze and Li Gang, who had just returned to Kaifeng from the south, were furious when they heard that Wanyan Zongyi insisted on using Taiyuan, Xingzhou and the Yellow River as the boundary.

Zongze had a strong character and rushed forward and angrily said: "These were originally the territories of the Song Dynasty, and you, the Kingdom of Jin, should return them all!"

Li Gang followed closely behind and said sternly: "You, the Jin Kingdom, have invaded our territory of the Song Dynasty, and now you still want to divide the borders in this way. It is simply a wishful thinking! We, the people of the Song Dynasty, will never agree!"

Wanyan Zongyi was angered by the two people's words, but he still tried to remain calm and defended: "General Zong, Mr. Li, you can't say that. We in the Jin Kingdom also consider the peaceful coexistence of the two countries. If the Song Dynasty can draw a line with us, We, the Jin Kingdom, are also willing to establish a permanent friendship with the Song Dynasty."

"Eternal friendship? Can you believe the words of the Jin Kingdom?" Zongze retorted angrily, "We cannot lose an inch of the territory of the Song Dynasty! You must return it all!"

Li Gang also said coldly: "If you don't return our territory, we will not hesitate to fight!"

Facing the fierce reactions from Zongze and Li Gang, Wanyan Zongyi couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He recalled that in the past, the Kingdom of Jin had the upper hand in the confrontation with the Song Dynasty, and even proposed a division plan with Kaifeng as the boundary, but the Song Dynasty had no choice but to accept it. However, time has changed, and now Zhao Yingluo's rise and continuous defeat of the Kingdom of Jin have made Wanyan Zongyi feel that his back is no longer as strong as before.

"Aren't you afraid that Dajin will join forces with Daxia to attack Kaifeng?"

After hearing Wanyan Zongyi's threat, Zhao Yingluo raised the corner of her mouth and said calmly: "Wanyan Zongyi, what you said about uniting Xixia to use troops against the Song Dynasty sounds very threatening. But, have you ever thought about it? Have you experienced the consequences of doing so? First of all, Xixia is not an easy ally to control. They have their own ambitions and interests. Secondly, even if you can unite with Xixia, the Song Dynasty is not without countermeasures. Not to mention conquering Kaifeng, Xingzhou You can completely bury your coalition forces."

Wanyan Zongyi was a little surprised by Zhao Yingluo's words. He originally thought that his threat would panic Zhao Yingluo, but he did not expect that she would be so calm and composed.

Seeing Wanyan Zongyi's silence, Zhao Yingluo continued: "Of course, we don't want to see a war. Therefore, I proposed a compromise plan: return Taiyuan to the Song Dynasty. This not only takes care of the interests of the Song Dynasty, but also It gives the Jin Kingdom a certain face. Envoy Wanyan, what do you think of this plan?"

Wanyan Zongyi fell into deep thought after hearing this. He knew that although this plan was not as good as he wanted, it was still a feasible option under the current situation. After all, Taiyuan was to the west of Daxia and to the south was the Song Dynasty. Losing a Taiyuan would allow the Song Dynasty and Daxia to fight for it. The Kingdom of Jin It's good to just sit back and reap the benefits. After weighing the pros and cons, Wanyan Zongyi finally said: "I will send a letter to His Majesty, the Emperor of Jin Dynasty, to make a final decision on your Highness's proposal."

Zhao Yingluo was very satisfied when she saw that Wanyan Zongyi finally showed a compromising attitude and agreed to return Taiyuan to the Song Dynasty.

After Yan Zongyi left, Zhao Ji curiously asked Zhao Yingluo: "I'm a little confused, why do you just go back to Taiyuan and don't ask for more territory?"

Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly and replied: "Dad, I think that Taiyuan is our northern territory and should be taken back as a springboard for the Northern Expedition in the future."

Zhao Yingluo continued: "Moreover, the strength of the Jin Kingdom is not weak. If the Song Dynasty wants to take back its homeland, it should take a long-term approach."

After Zhao Yingluo's suggestion received the support of Zhao Ji, she immediately began to write a letter and sent someone to take it to Lin'an together with the peace agreement, expounding in detail the necessity and importance of delimiting the border with the Jin Kingdom.

Although he and the emperor's brother almost fell out, the two countries were involved, and only by allowing Zhao Gou to use his seal on the peace agreement could the relevant documents be formally concluded with the Jin Kingdom.

The messenger delivered the peace agreement and Zhao Yingluo's letter to Zhu Shengfei's house. Zhu Shengfei was extremely happy after seeing it. Early the next morning, he hurriedly presented the peace agreement to Zhao Gou.

Zhao Gou took the peace agreement, glanced at it and sneered: "She didn't think of me when she resisted Master Wang. How could she recognize me as the Emperor of the Song Dynasty after concluding the peace agreement?"

Obviously, Zhao Yingluo's rebellion made him resist the peace agreement regardless of the country, the country and the people.

Qin Hui took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, we must not agree to this peace agreement. If we agree, Taiyuan will belong to Zhao Yingluo. From now on, it will be more difficult for the court to control her."

Qin Hui's words touched Zhao Gou's sensitive nerves. With Zhao Yingluo's current prestige and strength, once she was allowed to control an important town like Taiyuan, the consequences would be disastrous, and the court would be unable to do anything to her.

Seeing Zhao Gou's hesitation, Zhu Shengfei felt extremely anxious. He angrily scolded Qin Hui and said: "The peace talks between the Song and Jin Dynasties are related to the country and the country. Now that the Jin people have agreed to peace talks, they should agree to it! If you miss the important national affairs because of personal grudges, you will be an eternal sinner!"

However, Zhao Gou insisted on his opinion: "Zhu Shengfei, I understand what you said. But if Taiyuan belongs to Zhao Yingluo, how can the court control her? This is related to the fundamental interests of the country, and I cannot act rashly."

Qin Hui further slandered and said: "Your Majesty, if Zhao Yingluo's army withdraws from Hedong and Taiyuan returns to the control of the imperial court, then it is not a bad idea to agree to peace." His words revealed his deep fear and hostility towards Zhao Yingluo.

Seeing that Zhao Gou and Qin Hui were so stubborn, Zhu Shengfei had no choice but to send the court's wishes to Kaifeng in the form of a letter. In his letter, he elaborated on the court's position and considerations, and asked Zhao Yingluo to understand and accept the court's decision.