Slave to Queen: One Night Bride

Chapter 107

Zhao Deji saw that she was so humble and small, he only praised "My lady is really virtuous", and suddenly said to himself: "If 'she' encounters such a situation, I don't know what it will be like?"

"Who is she?"

Zhao Deji didn't answer.

After the two of them had finished talking, they suddenly heard an urgent report from outside the door: "Officials, General Zong died of illness!"

Zhao Deji suddenly sat up from the bed and lamented three times: "It's over, it's over, from now on, how will we resist the captives' attack?"

Because of Zong Ze's dying appointment, Yue Pengju and his son Zong Ying and other troops were divided into several groups. Yue Pengju was stationed in Xiangyang, Zong Ying stayed in Kaifeng, and Dongting Lake along the way.

Except for Zong Ze's army, the other generals of the Song Kingdom were in disarray, discussing and speculating one after another, since Zong Ze is dead, who else can resist?Therefore, as soon as Zhao Deji's order to serve the king was issued, the armies from all over the country found many excuses, waited and watched, and passively slowed down their work. The property, etc. were transported to the south, preparing to completely avoid the main force of the Jin army.

At the same time, the Jin army was also planning a new policy towards Song.

Before Zhao Deji ascended the throne, Jin Wushu was defeated by Yue Pengju's army. In addition to the hot weather, the men and horses could no longer adapt to the southern climate.

On this day, General Kim at the border held a military meeting, mainly discussing peace talks.

After recovering from illness, the old wolf lord of the Kingdom of Jin also set up a palace here to escape the summer heat.One of the main issues in the peace talks was whether to kill the second emperor of the Song Dynasty who was imprisoned.Zong Han and others advocated the killing, but Jin Wushu and Zong Wang insisted not to kill them.

Zong Han insisted on killing, because of this, he could once and for all completely disintegrate the sporadic resistance of the civil forces of the Song Dynasty.Moreover, those people kept trying to go to the firm to rescue the kidnappers, which was inconvenient in the end.

After the war against the Song Dynasty, he already believed that Jin Wushu was a womanizer, and with his defeat, he no longer paid much attention to him, but focused on guarding against Zongwang, who had also made great military achievements.Because the wolf lord was old, it was up to him and Zongwang who would succeed him.

Seeing that Lord Zongwang would not kill him, he sneered: "Who doesn't know that second brother, you dote on Princess Song, so naturally you have to be extra lenient for her father and brother."

Zongwang was furious, and was about to refute, Jin Wushu stood up and chuckled: "I neither favor the Princess of Song, nor do I want to treat those two foolish monarchs leniently. However, I also advocate not killing them. Now, Zhao Deji's small court It has just been established, and its foundation is not stable. If the Erhun Lord is killed, it will just clear the obstacles for him to legally claim the emperor. Over time, the hearts of the people will gather and the country's power will be rectified, which is not easy to deal with. On the contrary, if the two are left behind, they can go back at any time Restoration, like this, Zhao Deji must be scruples, sleep and eat can't rest. The benefit of immortality is far greater than killing it."

The old wolf master said: "Wu Shu's words are very reasonable. Now Zhao Deji has sent envoys to make peace, demanding the return of the Second Emperor and all the female relatives. The weather is scorching hot and it is not easy to fight for a long time. We might as well make a fool of ourselves..."

Seeing the old wolf master like this, Zong Han didn't dare to argue anymore, so he gave Jin Wushu a hard look.

When the meeting was about to adjourn, a flying cavalry rushed in and reported loudly: "Song General Zong Ze is dead."

At that time, Yue Pengju had not yet become famous, and Jin Jun feared that there was only Zong Ze. Hearing that Zong Ze was dead, the old wolf master laughed three times: "Haha, isn't this Zhao Deji, who died in the sky?"

Jin Wushu was also so happy that he almost jumped up: "If it's true, wouldn't it be God helping me?"

The old wolf lord was still a little worried: "Wushu, my big gold elite is afraid of the scorching heat, so let's slow down the attack for now."

"Father, please relax. The minister immediately gathers troops and marches towards Yingtian, and must capture Zhao Deji and return to Shangjing to reunite with his father and brother."

"Okay. When you return to court, we will hold a celebration banquet for you."

"Thank you, Father."

After the meeting ended, only Zongwang and Jin Wushu were left.Zong Wang said: "Fourth brother, we have to go back to escape the summer heat, the weather in the southern dynasty is sweltering, you are the only one who has worked hard."

It's strange to say that although Jin Wushu is a man of gold, he is very able to adapt to the climate of the southern country, and he is not afraid. He just said: "It is not hard work to capture Zhao Deji. However, although I am not afraid of the heat, the soldiers in the army are impatient. There is no rush for success.”

The two talked for a while, Zong Wang said: "Fourth brother, is that girl missing?"

"Catch Zhao Deji, and we will definitely find her!"

"Okay, I'm still waiting for her to toast and apologize in Shangjing."

"Haha, second brother, don't worry, there must be such a day."

After the news of Zong Ze's death spread, the government and the public were shaken for a while.The Jin army took the opportunity to move, and the Song army from all walks of life had no fighting spirit. The Jin army had captured three states in a row, and they were approaching the sky.

On this day, the Kingdom of Jin sent envoys to the court.

Zhao Deji has been on the throne for so long, it is impossible for the Jin people not to know that Wang Boyan was ordered to receive him, and the leader stood up and did not salute him, but just squinted and said: "I am Han Qingchang under the tent of the Fourth Prince of the Great Jin. I am here to visit you by the order of the Fourth Prince Ninth Prince Zhao Deji."

Zhao Deji has ascended the throne, but he still calls Ninth Prince, which obviously means not admitting it.Wang Boyan hurriedly said: "Master Han, please sit down."

Han Qingchang swaggered and sat down: "Song State has been abolished by Da Jin. The Nine Princes were envoys and took the opportunity to abscond. They were appointed marshals but mercenaries defended themselves and did not save Kaifeng. Now they are hiding in Yingtian Mansion, just like a turtle in a urn. day?"

Wang Boyan smiled obsequiously: "The emperor has just ascended the throne and is about to discuss peace with the Jin envoy."

Han Qingchang swaggered and took out the peace agreement: "If you want to negotiate a peace, you must follow my three rules. First, draw a river to rule with Dajin, and give up the Kaifeng area; second, Zhao Deji's throne will be canonized by Emperor Dajin. The Kingdom of Jin will pay 30 taels of gold and 30 bolts of silk; three, representatives for the peace conference must be appointed by us."

"This……"

Han Qingchang saw his distressed face, and shouted: "Zong Ze is dead, what else can you rely on? Don't bargain."

Wang Boyan saw that he was familiar with his own forces, so he had no choice but to agree.Han Qingchang was very satisfied with his attitude, so he said: "Master Wang is a smart person, you will be in charge of this peace negotiation, and we will consider other candidates..."

Seeing that Jin Jun favored Wang Boyan, he was overjoyed: "Thank you, Mr. Han."

Everyone chatted happily, at the end, Han Qingchang suddenly said: "Which father-in-laws are currently serving Zhao Deji?"

Wang Boyan dared not answer: "It's Eunuch Kang, Eunuch Feng, Eunuch Wang, etc..."

"Wang Gonggong? Is it Wang Yuan from the Kaifeng Palace?"

"It's this person. Does your lord know him?"

"I know, I know, next time we negotiate, Mr. Wang might as well make a statement about the prince's agreement."

"The next official will do it."

Early in the morning of the second day, Wang Yuan and others arrived at the Jinren Posthouse as promised.

Wang Gonggong used to be the old man of the two emperors. In Kaifeng, he saw the scene of the Jin soldiers raging with his own eyes. He was very afraid of the Jin soldiers.Han Qingchang chatted with him about the past, and then talked about the scandal in the palace.The eunuch likes to gossip by nature, and what he was talking about was nothing more than Pan Yingying and others competing for favor. Seeing that Han Qingchang listened with gusto, he was even more excited, and went so far as to gossip about Zhao Deji's interest in Song Jiang Yue Pengju's wife Hua Rong.

When he talked about Hua Rong's "marrying" and refusing the emperor of the Zhao family to accept his concubine, he saw a person suddenly lift the curtain and shouted:
"Hua Rong is married? Who is she marrying?"

The prince hurriedly knelt down: "I dare not hide it, Hua Rong has married our country's general Yue Pengju as his wife."

Jin Wushu was furious: "You are talking nonsense, they are siblings, how can they get married?"

"The two of them are siblings of the opposite sex, not real siblings."

"Didn't Yue Pengju marry a princess?"

"No, he regretted the marriage and married Hua Rong. It is said that they got married in the army."

Jin Wushu suddenly felt dizzy for a while, raised his head and drank another glass of wine, and laughed loudly: "Master Wang, you go back and tell Zhao Deji that if you don't agree to all the conditions for peace talks tomorrow, our army of the Kingdom of Jin will cross the river in one fell swoop and swear to step down!" You little Yingtian Xinggong..."

Everyone saw a group of tall and powerful warriors next to him, and hurried out in a panic.

As soon as Wang Yuan left, Han Qingchang saluted: "Fourth Prince, did you hear everything?"

"I heard it all."

"Is this Hua Rong the one you want?"

"Exactly. Designate her as the candidate for peace."

"Yes."

It was evening when Wang Boyan came back from the posthouse, so he immediately reported it to Zhao Deji.

Zhao Deji snorted when he saw the first two harsh peace talks, but when it came to the third one, he saw the word "Hua Rong" on the list of candidates for peace talks.He was taken aback, and suddenly remembered that Jin Wushu was the coach of the negotiation. At this moment, he couldn't help being furious, and threw the brochure heavily on the ground: "Jin Wushu is such a deceitful person, how dare you ask for money?" Let Rong be a hostage."

Xu Caizhi was also taken aback, and looked at the emperor nervously. Everyone knew that this peace negotiation was fake, and it was true that Jin Wushu asked for beautiful women.

Wang Boyan knelt down and said: "Your Majesty calm down, and he personally is the same as in ancient times. Even Emperor Taizong of the Han Dynasty adopted more marriage books with captives, and exchanged friendships, which made the eternal foundation. The current situation is not as good as relying on Jin Wushu, sending That woman made peace with him, so it can be regarded as showing the benevolence and righteousness of my Great Song Monarch..."

Wang Boyan put powder on the emperor's face, but Xu Caizhi couldn't help it, and said angrily: "Princess Tianxiang and others were asked for a marriage by the golden man last year, and that's what they said. But it's just an extra sacrifice, as a slave and a concubine, and now I'm giving it away again." Hua Rong, didn't you push her into the pit of fire?"

Wang Boyan wanted to say more, but Zhao Deji said loudly: "I make my own decision."

He pondered for a while before saying: "You say, if you agree to these three conditions, will Jin Wushu really retreat?"

Seeing that his tone was loose, Wang Boyan was secretly happy.The emperor ascended the throne, his mind was unpredictable, his national strength was weak, and he could not really fight against the Jin army.He took the opportunity to say: "The Jin army will not kill the second emperor, and they are not resistant to the heat, so it is impossible to make a large-scale attack. As long as they are humble and courteous, and sincerely negotiate peace, Jin Wushu will definitely retreat."

"Master Huang, what do you think?"

Huang Qianshan also took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty is benevolent and filial. If the Jin army is angered, the second emperor will inevitably be abused. Only by agreeing to the Jin army can the second emperor be welcomed back as soon as possible."

"For the sake of my parents and brothers, I have no choice but to do so."

"Everyone in the world knows His Majesty's benevolence and filial piety, and will definitely support His Majesty even more."

Seeing that the two of them kept flattering him, Xu Caizhi thought that Zhao Deji really planned to give Hua Rong to Jin Wushu, so he couldn't say anything, and just stepped aside.

(End of this chapter)