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Chapter 272 0269 [Everyone wins, wins]

Laizhou.

Yecheng County.

In a private room on the third floor of the restaurant, Han Zhen was drinking with Zhao Mingcheng.

After receiving the letter from his wife Li Qingzhao, Zhao Mingcheng agreed without any hesitation.

Therefore, when Han Zhen personally led the army to invade Laizhou, he immediately opened the city and accepted the surrender.

He was not a man of character to begin with. In Han Zhen's memory, after the Jin people went south, this guy seemed to have abandoned the city and fled when he was the prefect of Jiangning.

In essence, Zhao Mingcheng and Song Huizong are the same type of people.

One is an excellent artist, an excellent epigrapher, and a collector, but he is not a good emperor or a good official!

It can only be said that Zhang Dun, a treacherous official, is very accurate in judging people.

On the small stove, the rice wine emitted bursts of steam.

Han Zhen picked up the wine bottle and poured a glass for Zhao Mingcheng.

Zhao Mingcheng was flattered and hurriedly stood up and said: "The county magistrate can't do it."

"No problem."

Han Zhen pressed down his hand and motioned for him to sit down.

After pouring himself another glass, Han Zhen picked up the wine glass and said, "I won't stay in Yecheng County for a long time. I will lead my troops to Laiyang County later. This glass of wine should be used as a farewell party for Magistrate Zhao."

"Thank you, County Magistrate Han."

Zhao Mingcheng knew that the other party's gesture was entirely for the sake of his wife Li Qingzhao.

He didn't care about losing his official position as magistrate.

Being an official is just work, while collecting gold and stones is life.

Seeing this, Han Zhen chuckled and said: "After Magistrate Zhao returns to Yidu, he will rest for a while. When the war is over, I have other arrangements."

Although Zhao Mingcheng was not expected to be an official, he was extremely talented in epigraphy and collecting, and his talents were wasted at home.

"But it depends on the county magistrate's orders."

Zhao Mingcheng answered with his hands raised.

The two of them were not familiar with each other, and they had nothing in common, and Han Zhen didn't understand the collection of gold and stones.

I just used Li Qingzhao to chat for a few words.

Moreover, Han Zhen's aura was so strong that even though he had deliberately restrained it, it still made Zhao Mingcheng feel on pins and needles.

After hastily ending the banquet, Zhao Mingcheng stood up and said: "County Magistrate, I still have some errands to hand over, so I'll take my leave first."

"Go!"

Han Zhen waved his hands and ate his own food.

As soon as Zhao Mingcheng left, Lao Jiu walked into the private room.

Han Zhen asked without raising his head: "What's the matter?"

"County magistrate, Liu Dutong reported secretly!"

Lao Jiu handed over a bamboo tube.

Taking the bamboo tube, Han Zhen ordered: "Sit down and eat something. It would be a pity to waste such a large table of food."

"Thank you magistrate!"

Lao Jiu didn't show any pretense. After sitting down happily, he didn't even bother to change his chopsticks. He just picked up the chopsticks that Zhao Mingcheng had just used, changed the chopstick heads, and started eating hungrily.

After confirming that the paint was correct, Han Zhen opened the bamboo tube and took out the secret message inside.

Sure enough, Song Huizong couldn't sit still and sent Li Bangyan and others north to negotiate peace.

Han Zhen had actually already planned the peace talks, but he couldn't bring it up first.

Now that Zhao Song's main troops are hoarded in Yanyun and the northwest, there are almost no troops available in the Central Plains. He can definitely invade Kaifeng and even annex Hebei, Huaihe and Jiangnan.

But he didn't want that.

There is no other way. He has risen too fast and his foundation is too shallow. He has reached his limit in taking over Shandong. He will become fat in one go and will easily push himself to death.

The north is in a mess, and it has been completely ruined by traitors such as Li Yan and Wang Fu over the years.

After the defeat, Han Zhen not only had to help Zhao Song wipe his butt, he also had to be on guard against the Jin people at all times.

Unless he was out of his mind, he wouldn't even think about Hebei.

As for the south, it was a big quagmire. Not to mention him, Wan Yangou, the orthodox Zhao and Song Dynasty, was still stuck in it after he fled to the south.

Kaifeng Prefecture is almost recovered, why don't they want it anymore?

Is it because Wanyan Gou doesn’t want to?

Wrong, it's the aristocratic families in the south, and the gentry and landlords don't want it.

Moreover, Han Zhen has now reached his limit. Firearms have been completely exhausted. Business routes have been cut off due to the war. Sulfur and saltpeter cannot be transported in, and the gunpowder workshop has been forced to stop work.

The food and grass previously purchased and hoarded in preparation for the war were all eaten up. Now the two armies were completely relying on the enemy for food.

Why did Liu Qi ask for [-] shi of food and grass? There was really no food in the army.

The most important thing he should do now is to sit down and negotiate peace with Zhao Song. By defeating the Western Army and capturing Shandong's power, he can ask Zhao Song for money and food as much as possible.

Then, manage the land of Shandong well.

Waiting for the new army to be reorganized and drilled, waiting for firearms to be developed and manufactured, waiting for the official system to be re-established... When everything is ready, it is time for him to step out of Shandong and compete in the world.

After thinking about the peace talks, Han Zhen put the secret letter in his arms, picked up his chopsticks and was about to continue eating, when he found that Lao Jiu was burping and there was only some soup and water left on the plate.

"hey-hey."

Lao Jiu laughed awkwardly and explained: "Excuse me, county magistrate, but I've been very greedy recently. I'll ask the store to make some more."

"No need."

Han Zhen waved his hands, stood up and said, "Let's go after eating."

All the way out of the county town and into the army, Han Zhen found Xiao Wu and ordered: "I will give you eight thousand infantry, one thousand firearms, plus eight days of food and grass, and capture Dengzhou as soon as possible. After capturing Dengzhou , then he led his troops back to Yidu first."

"The last general takes orders!"

Xiao Wu responded with cupped fists.

After Xiao Wu left with his troops, Han Zhen led the army towards Xingren Mansion.

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After the [-] shi grain discount was quickly sent back to Tokyo, Song Huizong approved it with a wave of his hand without any hesitation.

As long as he can keep Xingren Mansion, he will give him not to mention [-] dan, but [-] dan.

The grain and grass are not all grains, but contain a lot of water. Among them, hay consumed by livestock such as war horses, cattle and donkeys accounts for [-] to [-]%.

The remaining grains are not refined grains such as rice and flour, but miscellaneous grains such as corn, soybeans, and wheat.

Soon, [-] stones of grain and grass were transported along the Wuzhang River to Jiyin County.

Liu Qi only gave him five days, but the [-] stones of food and grass were delivered in three days.

Watching the oxcarts loaded with grain and grass being transported into the military camp, Liu Qi couldn't help but sigh.

The county magistrate is right. Sometimes you will never know how efficiently those corrupt officials can do things without forcing them.

Liu Qi kept his promise. As soon as [-] stones of grain and grass arrived, he stopped fighting and stationed himself in a valley ten miles outside Jiyin County.However, he did not relax his vigilance. All the spies from the general's scout battalion were released, covering almost the entire Xingren Mansion.

If Zhao and Song showed signs of troop deployment, they could not hide it from these scouts.

In the county town, Li Bangyan and others celebrated with wine and banquets.

The Qingzhou thieves are willing to stop fighting, which is already a big victory for them.

However, before Li Bangyan could be happy for too long, a battle report came.

Nanjing Yingtianfu fell!
Although Yingtian Mansion is not as close to Tokyo City as Xingren Mansion, it is still close to Kaifeng Mansion and can attack the capital at any time.

The most important thing is that once Yingtian Mansion is lost, the waterway from Kaifeng Mansion to the south will be completely cut off.

It is not only about the food and clothing of millions of water workers, but also about the food, drink and diarrhea of ​​the more than 180 million people in Tokyo.

Song Huizong was frightened and hurriedly sent an order to Li Bangyan, asking him to do everything possible to stop the Qingzhou thieves from Yingtian Mansion.

In panic, Li Bangyan called for Liu Xi again: "General Liu, could you please make another trip and ask Liu Qi how to stop the rebels in Yingtian Mansion?"

"The matter is of great importance, and it cannot be explained clearly in a few words. I am afraid that I will convey the wrong message, so it is better for Li Xiang to accompany me."

Liu Xi has also come to his senses in the past few days.

The more ferocious the rebels are, the more the officials will not touch the Liu family. This can be seen from the attitude of Li Bangyan and other important officials towards him.

After thinking about this, he felt relaxed, eating and drinking when he should, and he was no longer as respectful to Li Bangyan and others as before.

Li Bangyan was shocked when he heard that he was going to the rebel camp, and subconsciously wanted to refuse.

But considering that what Liu Xi said made sense, if the wrong meaning was conveyed, it would be the end.

Besides, the Qingzhou bandits didn't do anything to me when they were caught last time.

Thinking of this, Li Bangyan straightened his clothes and said loudly: "Okay, I will go with you!"

As soon as these words came out, Wu Min glanced at Li Bangyan in surprise.

This prodigal prime minister is not that unbearable, he still has some courage and responsibility.

He, Li Bangyan, had such a responsibility, so Wu Min was naturally unwilling to be the last to stand up and said, "Mr. Li, please wait a moment. I will accompany you to the anti-thief camp."

Now, it was Bai Shizhong's turn to be dumbfounded.

Because of Wu Min's behavior, he unintentionally put him on the fire.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Bai Shizhong's expression changed, and finally he gritted his teeth and said: "I...I will go too!"

Zeng Mao laughed sarcastically and prevaricated: "I still need to stay in the county and handle official business, so I won't go."

He was not from the mission, so why would he take this risk?

Li Bangyan took a deep breath and stepped out of Guanyi.

Looking at his back, it seems that he is generous and generous.

Under the escort of four hundred Japanese cavalry, the group left the city and went straight to the Qingzhou Army camp.

in the military camp.

Liu Qi is holding a dagger and killing a pig.

As time enters mid-February, the weather gradually gets warmer.

Although this severe cold froze to death many people in the North, it had some benefits after all. All the insect eggs hidden deep in the fields were also frozen to death.

As long as there are no severe droughts or floods this year, it will definitely be a good year for the harvest.

The animals in the mountains also began to come out to look for food.

With nothing to do, Liu Qi asked his soldiers to hunt in the nearby mountains to replenish some oil, water and meat.

Today, his pig-killing skills are getting better and better.

The bloodletting and skinning were done in one go, and the movements were smooth and fluid, which attracted a crowd of onlookers and soldiers to applaud and applaud.

At this moment, a soldier came forward and said: "Captain, the dog officer of Zhao Song is here and said that he wants to discuss matters with the Commander."

Hearing this, Liu Qi handed the dagger to the soldier on the side and warned: "Keep the pork liver for me, and tell the cook to fry half of it and make soup half."

After explaining, he stepped outside the military camp.

At this time, Li Bangyan and others looked nervous and looked at the military camp with their eyes.

Liu Qi strode out of the military camp, glanced around the crowd, and said with a smile: "Ms. Li, long time no see, how are you doing?"

"It's okay."

Li Bangyan smiled and returned the favor.

This was the first time Wu Min and Bai Shizhong met Liu Qi. Although his face was a little childish, his figure was tall and strong, and his eyebrows showed dignity and calmness that were inconsistent with his age.

What a young hero.

Liu Zhongwu gave birth to a good son!

After the greetings, Liu Qi asked: "Why did Mr. Li come here?"

"..."

Li Bangyan hesitated to speak.

Seeing this, Liu Qi invited: "This is not the place to talk. Come to Baihu Hall to discuss!"

After that, he turned around and walked into the military camp.

Li Bangyan and others had no choice but to follow.

All the way into the main tent, Liu Qi sat in the main seat with a golden sword and raised his chin: "What is Mr. Li doing?"

Since he followed Han Zhen, he has regarded him as an idol, and he can't help but imitate him in all aspects of his words and deeds.

Not to mention, this posture shocked Li Bangyan and the others.

After considering his words, Li Bangyan said: "I just received the battle report that your army has captured Yingtian Mansion."

"That's true!"

Liu Kai nodded.

Li Bangyan suggested: "Now that we are in the midst of peace talks, it is not appropriate to meet in war. Can you allow your army to withdraw from Yingtian Mansion?"

"Exit Yingtian Mansion?"

Liu Qi suddenly became happy and joked: "Isn't it possible that Mr. Li had too much wine last night and hasn't sobered up yet?"

A flash of embarrassment flashed in Li Bangyan's eyes, and Liu Qi really confirmed that he had indeed drank flower wine last night.

Wu Min on the side said: "Even if we don't withdraw from Yingtian Mansion, we should call off the war, and we should not cut off the Bianhe River, the Grand Canal and other waterways. To show our sincerity, we can send another [-] stones of food and grass!"

"20 stone!"

Liu Qi didn't waste any time and directly reported a number.

Li Bangyan was overjoyed. As long as the rebels were willing to call off their troops, everything would be easy.

He looked confused: "General Liu, 20 dan is too much. Even the city of Tokyo cannot produce that much food and grass at the same time. It needs to be mobilized from all over the south."

This is talking nonsense with your eyes open.

But negotiation itself means asking for a high price and then paying back the money.

After some haggling, the price was finally settled at 12 dan, and the hay should not exceed [-]%.

Both parties are very satisfied with this negotiation and feel that they have made a profit.

(End of this chapter)