Listening to Yelu Chun's words, Xiao Delit's face turned upside down at this moment.

Xiao Derit's first thought was not where he would go in the future if Song and Liao started a war?

The Song Dynasty must have taken him and Yelu Chun hostage. At that time, would he surrender to the Song Dynasty? Or not?

After surrendering to the Song Dynasty, he became a second official, but there were many people like Wang Jizhong. What would happen to his family in the Liao Kingdom? But if he did not surrender to the Song Dynasty, even if he did not die, he would still have to suffer all the humiliation of being a prisoner.

Thinking of this, Xiao Delite said: "Your Highness, I, Xiao Delite, will die if I die, but the safety of Your Highness and the safety of Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures is more important."

Yelu Chun was moved after hearing Xiao Delit's words and said, "Xiao Linya, Yelu Hong's theory may not be accurate."

Xiaodrit said: "There is a saying among southerners that 'it is better to believe that something exists than to believe something does not exist'."

Yelu Chun said: "Xiao Linya is right. Once I return to my country, I will never forget Xiao Linya's kindness. The only way for now is to discuss peace quickly. I will report this matter to Your Majesty when I return to the court."

, it was not easy to overturn this paper agreement at that time.”

Xiao Delit just wanted Yelu Chun to endorse him and said: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will do my best to deal with the Song people."

Yelu Chun said: "That's right. If the Southern Dynasty breaks out, I will deal with it humbly and submissively. As long as we return to China, it will look better if we ask for more chapters."

Xiao Derit returned to the temporary embassy and sat down. Now that he was in the territory of the Song Dynasty, he was also closely guarded by the Song Dynasty. He was not allowed to hear any information from the outside world, just like sitting in a well watching the sky.

"Bring me the wine!"

Upon hearing this, his subordinates immediately served him wine.

Before Xiaodrit became rich, he enjoyed drinking wine every day. Now that he is in a high position, he drinks wine.

This wine is like blood, and it is particularly tempting when held in a white jade cup.

Xiao Derit drank three bells every day. After he went to the Song Dynasty as an envoy, he warned himself that he must only drink one bell a day.

Today, because he was upset, he drank for two minutes and still couldn't get enough of it. After being dissuaded by his attendants, Xiao Derit drank for three more minutes before he felt very refreshed and finally fell asleep on the couch.

Just as he was about to sleep, the muffled sound of horse hoofs suddenly came from outside the house, which woke Xiao Derit from his drunken state. After a while, he realized that it was the Song Army's armored cavalry patrolling the city at night.

Xiao Derit breathed out the smell of alcohol, his eyes were red, and he didn't know what he was thinking in his heart.

…

At night, Zhang Yuezheng was negotiating with the Liao envoy.

This Liao envoy was the one who had previously sent Beizhu to Zhang Yue by Yelu Yixin.

He is responsible for delivering news between Yanjing and Zhending Mansion. The other party calls himself Ma Xiong, but Zhang Yue knows that this is not the other party’s real name. However, among the Han people in the Liao Dynasty, both Liu and Ma are from well-known families. Judging from the way he talks, he should also come from Yan.

Yunhan people are a large family.

Ma Xiong said: "When I came to Song Dynasty this time, I saw that the passes were very strictly guarded. Common people's merchants were only allowed to go south and were not allowed to return north. Even the number of Song Dynasty merchants going to and from the market was 50% less than before. I don't know why?"

Zhang Yue said: "Your envoy asked the question knowingly. Your country's army is pressing down on the border, and the merchants no longer dare to do business."

Ma Xiong said eloquently: "That's not the case. In the past, when times were tense, businessmen would also pursue profits. Now the reduction of businessmen is your country's deliberate decision."

Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Your Majesty has misunderstood. As far as I know, I have never issued this order."

Ma Xiong said: "May I ask Xianggong Zhang, where is Yeluhong?"

Zhang Yue said: "There are many eyes and ears in Zhending Mansion, so others may know about my relationship with King Wei. I have arranged for him to be in a safer place."

While they were talking, the entourage whispered a few words to Zhang Yue. Zhang Yue nodded and said, "I'll go out and see you."

Ma Xiong wondered who Zhang Yue wanted to see at such a late date.

What Zhang Yue saw in another room was Han Zhen who came to the door in the middle of the night.

But seeing Han Zhen's face full of worry, Zhang Yue said: "Why did Han Daizhi come to see me so late?"

Han Zhen said: "Commander Xuan, I have been to Hebei recently. Soldiers and horses in Hedong have been mobilized very frequently. It is not a slack time for farming, but all the country soldiers under the various security forces have been gathered. Is it the Liao Kingdom that wants to go south?"

Was there a war?"

Zhang Yue said: "Maybe I don't have this worry."

Han Zhen said loudly: "Mr. Zhang, I am also the official envoy of this negotiation. If you have anything to say, please tell me directly and don't let me keep you in the dark. Does me know what happened?"

Zhang Yue didn't feel dissatisfied when he saw Han Zhen acting like this and said, "You only need to negotiate about the demarcation of the boundary. You don't need to worry about other matters. Besides, there is nothing else."

Han Zhen was furious when he heard this. When Zhang Yue sentenced Qinzhou, he was still his subordinate. Besides Wu Chong, Zhang Yue's success was not all due to the support of his brother Han Jiang. Now he is in a high position.

How dare you talk to him like this.

Is it in vain to say that I would rather meet a breasted tiger than meet a Yuru?

Han Zhen said to Zhang Yue: "Since Mr. Zhang said so, don't blame me for asking the officials to find out what happened? Or write to the county guards."

Zhang Yue said: "You can ask if you want, I have no comment."

Han Zhen said loudly: "Then I will report to the officials that the troops and horses in Hebei and Hedong will be mobilized for no reason!"

Zhang Yue also said: "It's okay to write a proviso!"

Han Zhen was shocked when he heard this. He suddenly remembered that last year, because the Khitan was aggressive and oppressed the Song Dynasty on the demarcation of the border, there was a lot of discussion between the government and the public at that time. Instead of confronting the Liao Kingdom in Zhending, Hejian, and Hezhong, it would be better to

Raise troops to conquer Liao.

Officials still quite support this theory.

Zhang Yue must have a tacit understanding with the officials.

Han Zhen said: "Zhang Xianggong's move will inevitably lead to the Gaoliang River and Qigou Pass. Hebei is not the Xihe River, and the Liao Kingdom is not comparable to the Western Bandits!"

Zhang Yue snapped at the incident and said angrily: "When did I say that I was going to conquer the Liao Dynasty? As an envoy, you should not listen to those nonsense and just concentrate on negotiating."

Han Zhen sneered and said: "That's it for Han, let's take our leave!"

Seeing Han Zhen's expression as he left, Zhang Yue shouted loudly: "Come here, capture Han Zhen!"

Upon hearing this, dozens of soldiers rushed out of the rooms on the left and right and held Han Zhen down on the spot.

Han Zhen was shocked and angry and said: "Zhang Duzhi, what do you mean?"

Zhang Yue said: "Then Yu Ru, what do you mean by breaking into the important place of the Commander's Mansion at night? Take it!"

Han Zhen said angrily: "Zhang San, for your own selfish interests, you actually ignored the safety of the imperial court and decades of peace, started provocations, took credit for troubles, and resorted to militarism. It's pity that the century-old foundation of our ancestors in the Song Dynasty was ruined by you.

in the hands.”

"What nonsense!"

Zhang Yue heard what Han Zhen said and reprimanded him loudly, and then ordered his confidants to take Han Zhen into custody.

…

After Han Zhen was taken away, Ma Xiong re-entered.

Although Ma Xiong didn't hear what Han Zhen said, he made some guesses about the big commotion.

Let’s think about the recent strange behavior on the border of the Song Dynasty and the disappearance of Yeluhong.

Ma Xiong met Zhang Yue and said again: "The King of Wei asked me to come here this time to ask Zhang Xianggong what Chen Bingjie wants?"

Zhang Yue said: "What if it's not my own desires? It's just that the Liao Kingdom has been humiliated many times and China wants justice."

Ma Xiong said: "I heard that the appointment of the Xuanfu envoy of your dynasty is a general who knows the troops, the people's command, and the master of the country's security. How can Mr. Zhang be so careless as the Xuanfu envoy?"

Zhang Yue said: "Reckless? Since your country is intimidating me by stationing troops and increasing garrison, you must also be prepared to be attacked by me. Whatever you do, you will pay the price."

"If you want to fight the Liao Kingdom, you can fight. If you don't want to fight, you can't fight. Now I have so many soldiers and horses stationed on the border."

"Now you say forget it? Do you want to stop the army? Do I agree?"

Faced with Zhang Yue's tyranny, Ma Xiong changed his expression and said: "The King of Wei came here and told me that as long as the Prime Minister is willing to advocate for your dynasty to negotiate peace, release Yelu Chun, and keep Yelv Hong safe, then everything can be done to the satisfaction of the Prime Minister.

.”

Zhang Yue asked: "How to be satisfied?"

Ma Xiong immediately took out a note and said: "This is the deposit given to Xiao Delit by the Emperor of the Northern Dynasty before he went on his mission."

Zhang Yue read the note and revealed the bottom line of Yelu Hongji's negotiation to him. So it is absolutely correct to say that Yelu Yixin is a traitor.

Seeing this, Zhang Yue accepted the note and said to Ma Xiong: "Brother Ma, don't say 'your dynasty, my lord' or 'my lord' from now on. You are also a Han, and you will follow me in the future. I recommend you to serve in the Song Dynasty."

Find an official position."

Seeing Zhang Yue win over him, Ma Xiong immediately said: "Xiangong Zhang is willing to say this, I am very grateful, but my parents have settled in Yizhou. After a hundred years, I am willing to hold Xianggong Zhang's whip."

Zhang Yue nodded when he heard this and said: "Then it's settled, I can't wait for a talent like Brother Ma."

"Please also tell King Wei that if one day he is unable to settle down in the country, then Bianjing will be his place to go, and I will sweep the bed to be there for him.

…

Two days later, during the negotiations between Song and Liao, Tong Guan informed Zhang Yue that there was one missing person returning to the court. This person was obviously a double agent planted by the Liao State in Zhang Yue. Now he must have learned the news and sneaked back to the Liao State to report the news.

Already.

Tong Guan apologized to Zhang Yue, and Zhang Yue said it was fine. At the same time, he also lamented that the Liao Kingdom's intelligence work was indeed good.

Seeing Tong Guan's remorseful expression, Zhang Yue comforted him.

Xiao Derit, the Liao envoy, suddenly discovered that the original negotiator, Han Zhen, had suddenly disappeared.
To be continued...