Attract southern merchants to sell grain and open up trade in the north and south; express their intention to submit to the Song court and seek money, grain and aid.

This is a plan for Meng Jiucheng. He did not expect the cowardly Song Dynasty to agree to all requests. As long as local officials like Ying Chunzhi can provide convenience, the purpose will be achieved.

According to the situation in the Song and Jin dynasties at that time, although Ying Chunzhi could not blatantly accept the Northern Rebel Army, if the Rebel Army could support it for a long time and restrain the Jin people, it would be of great benefit to him.

Therefore, Meng Jiucheng knew this very well. Now he expressed his views and ideas, which is just for future use, and he does not hope to succeed immediately.

Ying Chunzhi sent Liu You and Ji Xian away, first thinking about it, and then summoning his staff to discuss it.

Although we cannot give a positive answer immediately, Ying Chunzhi still wants to respond and retain Liu You and Ji Xian's line for later use.

"I think that the adults can let them be restless and will be of great use in the future." The aide thought for a while, but then felt unsure and continued: "Military corps are being formed in various parts of Chuzhou. If they are commissioned as militia coaches, I wonder if they are willing?"

After pausing, the staff explained: "He must know whether the leaders of the rebel army in the north have a loyalty or righteous heart. If he keeps him, he can ask more questions, so as not to attract the help of the anti-Jin army in the future, but to rob the bandits."

"It doesn't matter if you don't want to." Ying Chunzhi said in contemplation: "Liu You's family is close to you, so it's easy to summon it. But I agree with your concern just now. Well, let's not talk about the things you attract in the future, but also talk about temporary measures. You have to express something to the Red Turban Army and Meng Jiucheng, right?"

The staff nodded in agreement and said, "Your Majesty can send a confidant to the Red Turban Army to observe and understand. But this confidant must not be an official. Do you think it is okay?"

Without an official position, it does not mean that the Southern Song Dynasty had formally contacted and contacted the rebel army. If the Jin people used this to question, Ying Chunzhi could also be discarded cleanly.

"Very good." Ying Chunzhi nodded in admiration, continued to look at the staff, waiting for him to continue to come up with ideas.

The staff was encouraged and continued, "The food was sold in limited quantities with the Red Turban Army, so that Liu You could stand up in the name of a merchant and leave the government suspicion. In this way, neither the court nor the Jin people could find the adult's fault."

Ying Chunzhi laughed and said, "Okay. This plan is very good."

"Your Majesty can also tell Liu You and Ji Xian sneered to each other." The aide turned his fan and his thoughts became more open. "Now the court is arguing about the Song and Jin war. Seeing that the Jin Kingdom's power declined, even if the war did not start, the monies of the year can be confirmed. The Jin Dynasty's lack of use and monies of the year can be stopped. How can the court settle down? If the court is concerned about this, it will be necessary to actively prepare for the war when the monies of the year can be held. At that time, it would be natural to ask them to attract the rebel army to think that the power of resisting the Jin Dynasty and obtain official appointments."

"These two people are not just for businessmen. Giving them some hope will be convenient in the future." Ying Chunzhi also saw that Liu You and Ji Xian had a very utilitarian mind and praised the staff's plan very much.

Of course, Liu You and Ji Xian could not get in touch with the situation of the court. Such secret words would naturally be believed in the secret words in private, so that Ying Chunzhi would continue to maintain contact with the Red Turban Army.

"As long as the Red Turban Army can persist, it will be beneficial to the adults in Chuzhou." The staff analyzed: "As long as they can restrain the attacks of the Jin people, wait for Chuzhou to recover and have stable defenses, this political achievement will be for the adults. On the other hand, if they are surrendered by the Jin Kingdom-"

"I understand." Ying Chunzhi stroked his beard and gently slit his head, "I cannot refuse it for a thousand miles, but I must also provide convenience and support, and I cannot say that it is an official behavior. Well, this limit needs to be considered more."

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Whether it is sincere acceptance or temporary use, Ying Chunzhi finally decided to provide convenience after consideration and consultation with his staff.

When Liu You and Ji Xian were summoned for the third time, they finally got relatively satisfactory results.

Ying Chunzhi gave the passive document, and Liu You would not be able to cross the Huai River in the future, but to hand over the Red Turban Army in Guanyun County, Haizhou.

At the same time, Ying Chunzhi agreed to sell grain at market prices, with a quantity of 2,000 stones per month, which is a compliment to the loyalty of the Red Turban Army.

When Liu You and Ji Xian walked out of the state yamen, they couldn't help but smile, and their expressions and words relaxed.

"I finally don't let General Meng down!" Liu You breathed a sigh of relief and laughed.

"Crossing the Huai River is indeed much smoother than walking on the sea." Ji Xian echoed and smiled and said, "However, officials have lofty ambitions, how can they make money by selling grain?"

Liu You shook his head gently and said, "It's still necessary to make money, but it can't be put first! General Meng has lofty ambitions and unique vision. We are better than him, and we may benefit future generations and descendants!"

Ji Xian thought about it and nodded in agreement, "What the officials said is very true. If we talk about the cleverness of thinking and the exquisite planning, General Meng is indeed admirable. The times create heroes, and General Meng must have made great achievements in this chaotic world."

"The times create heroes!" Liu You seemed to sigh, then looked at Ji Xian and said earnestly: "Brother Ji, you are not a person in the pool, it is time to show your grand ambitions."

Ji Xian smiled bitterly and said, "Although a certain family has this intention, they still have to wait according to the attitude of the court. It is hard to say whether there will be a chance in the future!"

Speaking of which, Ji Xian is also an ambitious and capable person. The war in the north was in chaos and the situation in the Song and Jin dynasties was fragile, which gave many people the opportunity to rise up.

In the example of the Red Turban Army, Ji Xian also wanted to recruit the rebel army to return to the Song Dynasty, thereby gaining credit and official positions.

However, judging from Ying Chunzhi's three summons, the Song court was both suspicious and afraid of the northerners, and did not dare to be clear about the attitude towards the rebel army.

Therefore, it is not impossible for Ji Xian to take this road of success. Instead, he has to wait until the situation changes and Song Ting has a clear policy.

"There must be opportunities." Liu You comforted him: "Wait patiently first. You can take advantage of this to make more friends with some northern rebels. If the situation changes, you will get the lead."

Ji Xian nodded helplessly and said, "Officials can raise money in Song, so a certain family will go to Haizhou. After the grain and goods contact matter is completed, I want to go west to take a walk."

"There are several rebels in the west, which are weaker. Brother Ji is named the Red Turban Army, so no one will make things difficult for you." Liu You thinks this idea is good. There are many rebels in the west, and their business methods are not as good as those in the Red Turban Army, so it should be easy to attract them.

Ji Xian suddenly smiled and said, "Officials don't have to worry about a certain family. Even if something goes wrong, it's not difficult for a certain family to join General Meng, right? Even if you take a step back, a certain family can make a fortune even if they are a grain seller."

"Brother Ji wants to do business, just talk about money." Liu You said generously.
Chapter completed!