Outlaws of the Marsh

Chapter 592 Kang Wang Zhao Gou (please subscribe!)
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When Li Yan returned from negotiating peace, Wanyan Zongwang released Shen Guan, Wuhan Ying, Yang Xingong and others from the Song Dynasty, and asked them to follow Li Yan back to Beijing.

Although these Song officials all surrendered to the Jin people, they each had their own plans.

Others aside, when Shen Guan was in the Jinying, he paid great attention to inquiring about the internal situation of the Jinjun. He knew a lot about the details of the Jinjun.

Shen Guan felt that the Jin army went deep alone and was already in danger. Therefore, after returning to Beijing, instead of persuading peace, he suggested that the court go to war with the Jin people.

But what Shen Guan didn't expect was that all the Zaizhi were as timid as a mouse, they dared not fight against the war, and insisted on seeking peace. Only Li Gang had great insight and was courageous and resourceful.

Then Shen Guan paid a visit to Li Gang and said to Li Gang: "The enemy's cavalry is no more than [-], and there are only more than [-] capable fighters. The crown prince's battalion has less than [-] cavalry. There are more than ten thousand, and only half of them cross the river, so they can be invited to attack."

Li Gang said: "We will discuss it with you." Then he left Shen Guan in the curtain.

The next day, Li Gang and Shen Guan entered Zai Zhigezi at the gate of the palace together, waiting to be led to see Zhao Huan in the back palace.

After waiting for a while, seeing that the servants hadn't come yet, they came to the East Mansion Privy Council together.

Seeing that Geng Nanzhong, Li Yan and others were also here, Shen Guan told them again what he had said to Li Gang.

Hearing this, Li Yan said sharply, "A virtuous man dares to say that Jin people are not strong? If there is a war, will they be able to decide the outcome?"

Li Gang looked down on Li Yan's timidity and fear of getting into trouble, and said: "Don't be so afraid of him."

Shen Guan said emotionally: "Guan forgot his body and family, and returned to Tunan. The purpose is to report to the officials and let the court know that there are not many Jin people, so they can strike you! As for the outcome of the battle, it is beyond Guan's knowledge." .”

Soon, Li Bangyan and other ministers came over together, and Shen Guan said to them again: "The battle under the city and the safety of the country must not be taken lightly. When the golden soldiers return, they must be surrounded by heavy troops. winning strategy."

Li Bangyan and others were silent after hearing this. Obviously, they couldn't listen to Shen Guan's words, and they only wanted to negotiate peace and live their lives.

The Jinren asked to send Zhao Ji's favorite Yun Wang Zhao Kai to the military camp as a hostage, which made Zhao Huan a little embarrassed.

Because Zhao Kai was not in Bianliang City at this time - he also left the city and went south to seek refuge.

At this time, most of Zhao Huan's younger brothers and sisters left the capital to flee. Only Su Wang Zhao Shu and Kang Wang Zhao Gou stayed in the capital.

There must be certain risks in taking hostages in Jinying. Zhao Huan wondered if Zhao Shu and Zhao Gou were willing to go?

Zhao Huan was still at a loss, wondering whether he should force Zhao Shu or Zhao Gou to take this hostage.

At this time, Zhao Gou asked to see him.

To Zhao Huan's surprise, Zhao Gou took the initiative to invite Ying!
Zhao Gou said: "The Jin people must want to take the prince as a hostage and make themselves a big plan for the clan. How can they avoid it!"

Zhao Huan was very happy, thinking that Zhao Gou was very responsible, and immediately appointed Zhao Gou as the military counselor, and Zhang Bangchang and Gao Shi were deputy.

The prime ministers admired Zhao Gou's initiative to invite Ying to go to Jinying as a hostage.

Li Yan comforted Zhao Gou and said: "The great king feared that the Southern Dynasty would lose faith, so he wanted the prince to be sent to the Yellow River, and there is no one else."

Zhao Gou said solemnly: "If the country is in a hurry, why should we avoid death!"

Zhang Bangchang, who was named by Zhao Huan to go to Jinying as a hostage with Zhao Gou, felt even more frightened and uneasy after hearing Zhao Gou's words.

The next day, all the ministers came to the Chongzheng Hall for a meeting. Li Bangyan focused on reporting to Zhao Huan the preparation of the property needed for the peace talks and the drafting of the documents for ceding the three towns.

Li Gang did not agree to accept all the peace terms of the Jinren, let alone ceding the three towns. He said: "You can do whatever you want with honorable titles and returnees. It is not enough to count, let alone the capital city? It should be considered accordingly. Taiyuan, Hejian, and Zhongshan are the barriers of the country, and they are called three towns. In fact, there are more than ten counties. Establish a country? Moreover, Baosai is the place where the mausoleums of Yizu, Shunzu, and Xizu are buried. How can the descendants be with others! As for sending hostages, the prime minister should go, but the prince should not go. For today's plan, it is better to choose to negotiate with the Jin people slowly, After a few days, King Qin's soldiers gathered in all directions. At that time, the Jin people entered the important place with a single army, and they could not stay for long. Although the gains were not satisfactory, they must return quickly. Then they made an alliance with them and escorted them out of the country with heavy troops. So , they dare not underestimate China, and peace can last forever."

Regarding Li Gang's opinion, the chief executives all disagreed.

Li Bangyan, Zhang Bangchang and others said one after another: "The capital city is about to be destroyed, and the liver and brain are about to be destroyed. How can there be three towns? And the number of gold coins is not enough."

Zhao Huan also didn't agree with Li Gang's suggestion, and now he was full of heart to send away the vicious golden man, and then gouan.

For this reason, Zhao Huan was even willing to fully accept the terms of the Jinren.

Li Gang argued with the chief executives alone for more than two hours, but no one stood up to speak for Li Gang.

Li Gang felt very isolated and disappointed with Zhao Huan and other prime ministers, so he said: "Officials have promoted ministers from concubine bureaucrats, and they have only participated in major politics for a few days. Make up one ten-thousandth. Today, I have a disagreement with Zaizhi, and I can't make up for it. I would like to return it to the common people, so as to make peace with the stupid."

When Zhao Huan saw Li Gangyao's resignation, he hurriedly said, "That's not necessary. You should go out to manage the army quickly and strengthen the city defense to prevent the Jin people from attacking the city again. It's a matter of discussion."

Li Gang was ordered to leave Chongzheng Hall to inspect the city defense.

But after walking out of the palace gate, Li Gang felt that Zhao Huan should be reminded again, so he returned to the palace and said to Zhao Huan: "The Jin people need to negotiate peace, and the prime minister insists on everything. Who can do this for His Majesty? I would like to be tried again, and I am afraid that there will be no regrets!"

Zhao Huan had made up his mind to fully accept the conditions proposed by the Jinren, so he didn't like Li Gang's words, but the city defense still couldn't do without Li Gang, so he spoke kindly to Li Gang and invited Li Gang out again.

Li Gang walked out of the palace, went to the northern city wall to inspect for a while, and then returned to the Chongzheng Hall. He still hoped to fight for it again.

But the imperial meeting was over, and the oath had already left the city, and Zhao Huan fully agreed to the Jin man's request.

Li Gang sighed, helpless!
Under the urging of Zhao Huan, Zhao Gou and Zhang Bangchang also set off to Jinying as hostages.

Li Ye and Gao Shize, the doctor of Youwu, respectively served as deputy envoys for planning and negotiation, and went to Jinying together to continue the peace talks with the court and the oath of negotiation.

Zhao Gou is very talented and has a high level of understanding. In addition, he has worked hard no matter whether he is studying literature or martial arts. Now, he has read poetry and books, is good at riding and archery, and can draw a bow to kill five times with one stone. It can be said that he is both civil and military.

Someone once praised Zhao Gou at this time as "wise and martial, with the style of an ancestor of art".

Judging from the fact that Zhao Gou dared to take on the burden of entering the gold camp as a hostage at this time, this statement is true.

Before leaving, Zhao Gou entered the palace and said to Zhao Huanmi: "If the imperial court has any advantages, it will not care about a prince."

Although the words were light, they carried a lot of weight, which was enough to see that Zhao Gou at this time was worthy of a young hero.

Before Zhang Bangchang left, he also entered the palace to play Zhao Huan secretly. He asked Zhao Huan for approval and promised not to change the plan of cede land and negotiate peace to ensure the safety of the hostages.

But Zhao Huan did not agree.

As soon as he left the city, Zhang Bangchang began to cry sadly—he was worried that this was a road of no return, and he was afraid that he would never return from there.

Seeing Zhang Bangchang's distraught look, Zhao Gou said generously: "Being a hostage is to relieve the country's worries and difficulties. This man's business should not be done like this!"

After hearing this, Zhang Bangchang felt a little ashamed, so he stopped crying.

It was not until nightfall that Zhao Gou and Zhang Bangchang arrived at Jinying.

At this time, the cavalry of the Golden Army rushed to each other, and they kept coming and going-Wanyan Zongwang deliberately created a very tense atmosphere of war.

Zhang Bangchang was terrified, but Zhao Gou was not afraid, and he was as relaxed as usual...

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(End of this chapter)