The Song army failed to restore the Guanhe defense line. After the Yellow River froze in winter, Bianjing was unable to defend and was easily besieged by the Mongolian cavalry.

From a military point of view, Zhao Fan felt that without the cooperation of the generals of Bashu, Jingchu and Chu, the old Huaihe troops occupying Bianjing would be in a very dangerous situation.

Therefore, Zhao Fan wanted to withdraw his troops.

Zheng Qingzhi considered it politically that he did not want to be the second best in Han Dynasty, but he could not let the Song army give up the achievements of entering Luo last year.

If the Song army retreats to Huainan, it will declare that his main battle strategy has failed, and all that is waiting for him is to quietly go out.

At present, Zheng Qingzhi can only continue to strengthen the defense of Bianjing, and then integrate the Shandong troops to resist the Mongolian counterattack in winter.

In this way, he could secure Bianjing and gain two thousand miles of land in Shandong, so that he could secure his position and have the opportunity to gradually suppress the Shi Party, control the entire Southern Song Dynasty, and then launch a counterattack.

Zhao Fan listened to Zheng Qingzhi's words and said worriedly: "My lord, the situation in Shandong is quite complicated, and we need Guorui to lead the people in Shandong to assist the court in defending Mongolia. My lord wants to take over Guorui's power at this time, can he agree?"

Will it cause chaos in Shandong?"

Zheng Qingzhi drank a cup of tea and felt quite confident about this, "The last time we sent out troops, Jinghu and Bashu refused to obey orders! If the land of Shandong is not taken into the hands of the imperial court as soon as possible, it will inevitably become a separatist regime. By then, you and I will both have it.

Responsibility. Now that Mongolia threatens to attack and destroy the remnants of the Jin Kingdom, Guorui has no choice but to accept the true conditions."

Zhao Fan thought for a while and nodded slightly. With Li Quan's incident at hand, he was also worried that Shandong would be separatist.

In addition, Zhao Tai poisoned Tuo Lei, and the Mongols wanted to kill him before they could. Even if the court forced him to hand over power, he would not defect to the Mongols.

In this case, taking over Zhao Tai's power and giving the court the ability to control the Shandong army would definitely have more advantages than disadvantages for the court.

Zheng Qingzhi saw that he seemed to accept his words, and then said: "Wu Zhong can rest assured. Guorui is a member of the clan. If he is loyal to the Song Dynasty, he will naturally accept our conditions. If he does not accept, it means that he has bad intentions."

Will, done by nature

That's even more true. In fact, the truth is also for him. If he monopolizes power in Shandong, he will be criticized by officials, and he will inevitably end up like Privy Di. If he hands over power now, he will definitely win the favor of the civil officials, and he will be indispensable in the future.

A moment of glory and wealth."

As a military minister, Zhao Fan understood the difficulties of being a military attache in the officialdom, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "My husband's words are reasonable! I hope Guorui can understand my husband's good intentions."

While the two were talking, a clerk suddenly came in from outside the door and reported, "My lord, there is a man outside the yamen. He claims to be Wang Wentong, a staff member of the Zhongyi Army Jiedushi, and wants to see my lord!"

Zheng Qingzhi raised his eyebrows, "Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here! Let him in!"

After Wang Wentong boarded the ship from Haizhou, he arrived in Lin'an in only ten days.

Zhao Tai owns a lot of property in Lin'an. He stayed at a chain inn, cleaned up a little and came to hand over the greeting card.

Not long after, Wang Wentong entered the study and saluted the two of them, "Wang Wentong, a common man, pays homage to Prime Minister Zheng and Prime Minister Fan."

Zheng Qingzhi waved his hand and said politely, "Since you are a guest under Guorui's command, please take your seat without courtesy!"

Wang Wentong thanked him and then sat upright. Zheng Qingzhi continued to ask: "Guorui sent you here for what purpose?"

"Ms. Sir!" Wang Wentong said: "Jiedushi sent me here just to determine the title early."

Zheng Qingzhi smiled, then looked troubled, "This matter is urgent, and we know the truth. However, many ministers in the court have a lot of discussions and objections about how to appease him!"

Wang Wentong said: "Xiangong, since ancient times, when guarding the river, one must guard the Huaihe River, and Shandong is a barrier on the Huaihe River. With Shandong in hand, the barbarians cannot peep south. The imperial court's move to Shandong will bring hundreds of benefits and no harm, so please give me a clear warning."

"Of course I hope to appease Shandong as soon as possible, but~" After saying this, Zheng Qingzhi winked at Zhao Fan.

Zhao Fan understood that Zhao Tai was a capable general, and Zheng Qingzhi did not want Zhao Tai to be dissatisfied with him. In the future, the main war faction would also drive Zhao Tai and his tribe, so Zhao Tai could not be allowed to know that it was him, Zheng Qingzhi, who was suppressing him.

Conditions of recruitment.

"Mr. Wang, right?" Zhao Fan said, "You can't complain about this matter, Mr. Zheng.

, they were officials in the court who insisted on adhering to the ancestral system. They wrote to the officials and claimed to appease Shandong. Officials were appointed under Guorui's rule, and all state and county taxes must be collected by the court. In addition, the court also dispatched supervisory troops to assist

Guorui reorganizes Shandong soldiers and horses!"

Wang Wentong was shocked when he heard this. It didn't mean that after three years of hard work, all the results would be given to the Song Dynasty.

Zhao Fan waved his hand, signaling Zhao Fan to stop talking, and then looked at Wang Wentong, "The failure to enter Luo last year has damaged the original majesty of the court and is unable to lead the court. Such conditions may be a bit harsh for Guorui, but Guorui is

For the sake of the overall situation, I, the loyal minister of the Song Dynasty and the Empress of Taizu, should obey the opinions of the imperial court, so as not to lose glory and wealth."

Wang Wentong heard what he said and knew that Zheng Qingzhi was trying to persuade the Zhongyi Army to accept Lin'an's recruitment conditions.

If even Zheng Qingzhi had this attitude, then it would be difficult for the Zhongyi Army to persuade the Southern Song Dynasty to change its attitude.

Thinking of this, Wang Wentong could only resort to a delaying tactic, "My lord, it's not that Jiedushi is unwilling to accept it, but that the Mongolian attack is imminent. At this time, the change of power will make people in Shandong unstable, and I am afraid that there will be civil strife. At that time, Mongolia will be able to persuade them."

, even if the Jiedushi was loyal to the Song Dynasty, it is difficult to guarantee that his generals, Wuxian and Li Fen, would not be able to withstand the temptation of interests and switch to Mongolia."

After saying this, Wang Wentong glanced at the two of them and said, "Jiedushi is dedicated to serving the country. Even if the court does not grant a reward, he is still willing to hand over Shandong. However, the time is not yet ripe. We can first determine the name, accept Shandong's heart, and wait for the attack.

Retreat to Mongolia and then try to conquer it."

Zheng Qingzhi stroked his beard. Now Zhao Tai relied on the Song Dynasty. If the Mongols were defeated and Zhao Tai's strength further increased, it would be difficult to reduce the vassal state.

Zheng Qingzhi had already made up his mind, but he sighed and said: "The Prime Minister is also worried about the Mongolian invasion, but above the imperial court, the Prime Minister does not cover the sky with one hand. At the moment, the Prime Minister will try his best to convince the officials and courtiers that you should also go back to Shandong and let Guo Rui

Overcome the difficulties and then consider the conditions of the court. If this matter has not been decided before Mongolia goes south, by then Mongolia will invade Shandong, there may be people in the court who will oppose the truth and reinforce Guorui!"

Wang Wentong's heart trembled, and he understood the threat contained in it. Just as he was about to speak, Zheng Qingzhi yawned, "I'm exhausted today, so let's stop here!"

"Ms. sir!" Wang Wentong stood up quickly and wanted to continue his statement.

Zhao Fan stood up and took Wang Wentong with him, "My husband is tired, let's talk some other time!"
Chapter completed!