Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 646 Conversation with Li Yu

After two days' drive, Su Chen's motorcade arrived at Jinling City, and it was already afternoon.

The eunuch passed the decree and said to Su Chen: "Marquis An Guo, the official family has a decree. When you enter Jinling, no matter sooner or later, you will first enter the palace to face the saint. Please follow the servant's family to the palace and return to the palace."

Su Chen nodded slightly, knowing that Li Yu wanted to appease him for the first time. Although Su Chen didn't want to see him, he couldn't get rid of this side, so he nodded in agreement and followed the eunuch to the Jinling City Imperial Palace.

Without waiting at the gate of the palace, he entered the palace directly and went straight to the imperial study where Li Yu was.

When Li Yu learned that Su Chen had returned to Jinling and entered the palace, he immediately put down what he was doing and asked the eunuch to lead Su Chen into Chengxin Hall.

"I paid homage to the officials!" Su Chen saluted according to the rules.

Li Yu looked at Su Chen kneeling and saluting, walked out from behind the desk, stretched out his hand to support Su Chen, and said, "You don't need to be too polite, Marquis An Guo, you have resisted in Runzhou these days, and Wu Yue's army has resisted the enemy soldiers several times. I am in the rear, and I have heard a lot about your achievements and rumors, and you are doing very well.

Su Chen said humbly: "These are what I should do. Protecting the people of Runzhou is also what I aspire to. This trip will fulfill my mission."

"Come and give me a seat!"

Li Yu called the eunuch, moved a chair to Su Chen, and asked him to sit down and communicate with him.

Obviously, Li Yu's unusual enthusiasm this time seemed to be ashamed of Su Chen, so he tried his best to make up for it.

Su Chen saw it in his eyes, and his heart was like a mirror.

Li Yu said: "Presumably, you have received the imperial decree about the peace talks in the Tang and Song Dynasties. You have already known some news. For this matter, I apologize to you on behalf of the royal family and the court. The country is facing life and death. Any opportunity for peace cannot be easily given up. And your talent is not only well-known in the Tang Dynasty, but also widely spread even in the Song Dynasty. Therefore, it is not entirely a bad thing that Zhao Kuangyin, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, invited you to be an official in the Song Dynasty by name. .

"You also know that my country, Tang, can't compete with the Great Song, and the gap in strength is getting wider and wider, and the territory is shrinking. The national power is declining, and I have no idea how many years it can last, but the Great Song is thriving and strong. The future says It may not be possible to unify the world. Since the emperor of the Song Dynasty cherishes your talent and appreciates your talent, and can contribute to the peaceful diplomatic relations between the Tang and Song Dynasties, after careful consideration, I decided to accept the conditions of the Song Kingdom peace talks and send you to Are you willing to accept the development of the North?"

Su Chen listened to Li Yu's persuasive and humble advice, and sneered in his heart, if he believed his sincerity, he would really be sold, and he would even count the money.

However, many of Su Chen's properties are still in Southern Tang, and he didn't want to tear his face directly, otherwise his relatives and friends in Southern Tang would also be affected.

Now that the transaction is a foregone conclusion, and he is destined to be sent to the north, he might as well do enough superficial work to make both parties feel at ease, so that he can maximize his own interests.

Su Chen said: "I understand the good intentions of the officials. At present, the fronts on both sides are anxious and in crisis, and they may collapse at any time. Once the war spreads, it will be the people in the south of the Yangtze River who will suffer. I am not talented. Since there is a little use and a false name, Da Song On the one hand, if you are willing to accept me in exchange for the peace and tranquility of the Tang Kingdom, if you are willing to go to the north, there is no harm in going to the north.

Li Yu was slightly surprised to hear that Su Chen accepted it so calmly, but he couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief in his heart.

He was very worried that if Su Chen came up with a stubborn temper and sneered here, the conversation between the two sides would not be very harmonious, and even tear their faces, which would not end well.

After all, Li Yu can't forcibly suppress and deal with Su Chen now.

At best, he would be tied into a carriage and sent to the north, but if he turned against each other like that, once Su Chen gained power in the north, it would also pose a great threat to the Tang Kingdom. And rewards are the main thing, so I asked: "Su Qing has such a big heart, she is dedicated to the country and the people, and she does not hesitate to wrong herself, which makes me very ashamed and moved. I am definitely not a heartless person. What are your demands and wishes? , stay in Nantang, I can help you finish it."

Hearing this, Su Chen's heart moved slightly. This was exactly what he was waiting for Li Yu to say. Since he had suffered a loss, he had to ask for benefits from other aspects. He couldn't just leave in a muddleheaded way. He wanted to fight for some benefits.

Su Chen said: "I do have a few requests, please fulfill them!"

Li Yu was slightly surprised, and asked, just tell me what, let me see if it can be realized? "

"The first request is that during the defense of Runzhou, due to the situation, I fell in love with Bai Susu, the eldest daughter of the Bai family, and Peng Jingjing, the daughter of Peng Fuyin, and held a simple wedding in private. I also have a concubine, Liu Sir, please grant some wives from the official family to rectify their names."

When Li Yu heard that this was just a trivial matter, he said: "It is a beautiful thing for lovers to get married. I am willing to make it happen, so I bestowed three wives respectively. Although I may not admit it when I go to the Song Dynasty, but in Jiangnan, Tang State Righteous for you, let outsiders know about your status, don't suffer for the beauty."

"Thank you for the completion of the official family. The second request is that the minister has some family property and relatives in the Tang Dynasty. Please take care of the court and prevent the princes and dignitaries from bullying and occupying them."

Li Yu nodded and said: "It's not difficult, whether it is your family property, or your father-in-law's Bai family and Peng family, I will grant privileges, and will not let other princes and nobles and generals and dignitaries invade and bully you. rest assured
"Okay! The third thing, I haven't fully thought about it yet. When I think it over, I can apply to His Majesty in the future. I wonder if it's okay?" Su Chen intends to leave a request and make it when he needs Li Yu's help. "

Li Yu was surprised when he heard the words, he couldn't think of the third thing, Su Chen hadn't figured it out yet.

However, compared to the previous two requests, Li Yu still felt satisfied, because Su Chen didn't open his mouth like a lion, and said, "Well, the third thing is waiting for you to think about it at any time, and then tell me, whether you are in Tang Dynasty or Song Dynasty , since I agree, I will try my best to fulfill the third condition."

"In addition, I will reward you with another [-] coins, which will be converted into silver, gold, jewelry, and [-] bolts of silk. You can take them to the north for your home. Although you are in the Song Dynasty, don't forget Your homeland is in the south of the Yangtze River, so I hope you don't feel grudges and resentment towards my Tang country because of this."

Su Chen clasped his fists and said, "I understand, thank you for your help."

Li Yu nodded slightly, and the two fell into silence. They didn't cherish each other like they used to, and there were so many topics.

Now the relationship between the two is delicate, and when they are not talking, their aura is cold, which seems a bit awkward.

Li Yu originally wanted Li Suchen to visit the queen and the prince in the harem, but after thinking about it, he felt as if there was a thorn in his heart after considering the rumors outside. Come over from Zhouzhou, the horses and horses are exhausted, you can leave the palace and go back to the mansion to rest, and tomorrow morning, I will announce your reward and travel arrangements!"

Su Chen nodded and cupped his hands, "Your Majesty, leave."

After finishing speaking, Su Chen got up and left, walked out of Chengxin Hall, glanced at the direction of the harem, shook his head slightly, and left the palace directly.

(End of this chapter)