Yang Yan knew that he was concerned about his own safety, but he still shook his head and said, "Xiao Chen, although we have won a few battles now, the situation is definitely not good. Now that the Jin army has penetrated deep into the interior of the south of the Yangtze River, with nearly 300,000 men and horses, and the second batch of military supplies has also been put in place, we will not be able to achieve a decisive victory in the short term, and I am afraid that we will be able to distance ourselves from the Jin army for a long time. Although Guangdong is rich, it does not produce grain, although it raises nearly 800,000 stone of grain this time, but it is the result of the accumulation of merchants for many years, and it is impossible to have it again. However, the cost of purchasing grain from overseas is huge, and it can only be used as an expedient measure, not as a reliance. Therefore, there must be Sichuan to support supply and demand, so that we can hold on until we defeat the Jin army. ”

. Seeing that Yang Yan had a difficult face, Tassel didn't know that he was doing something for Sichuan, and thought that he couldn't let go of himself, so he hurriedly said: "Xianggong, the emperor invites you and your sister to have something, just go, I have someone to take care of at home, don't worry about me." ”

Yang Yan nodded, hurriedly changed his clothes again, washed up, and then set off with Zhao Qianru and rushed to the palace.

After arriving at the palace, I saw Chen Liang waiting at the gate of the palace, and saw Yang Yan coming. Chen Liang hurriedly greeted him and said, "Zihao, hurry, the emperor is waiting for you?" ”

Chen Liang is now appointed as a direct bachelor of Huanzhang Pavilion, serving as a lecturer and serving the edict. The waiter is used as an advisor to the emperor to consult allusions, and to refer to the ancient and modern times, while the waiter edict is to draft an edict for the emperor and make words. The official position was not very high, but it was a very important position because he worked beside the emperor and had access to the emperor at all times, and it was generally held by a person who was recognized as knowledgeable.

Although Chen Liang was young, he was extremely talented, quite famous among scholars, and had always advocated the reconquest of lost territory, so when Zhao Chen appointed him as a waiter and a servant, Chen Junqing and Han Yanzhi did not object.

Entering Zhao Chen's study, Zhao Chen and Zhao Yueru were waiting for them.

Chen Liang retired, and after everyone sat down, Zhao Chen said, "Does my brother-in-law really plan to go to Sichuan in person?" ”

Yang Yan had discussed with Zhao Qianru on the way to the palace, and Zhao Qianru also believed that the only way to do this was to adopt Liu Heng's method, because Sichuan was too important to the current imperial court, and there must be no accidents. At present, Yang Yan is the only person who can be qualified for the Qincha in the DPRK. Therefore, although the military situation in Jinghu and Jiangnan is also very tense now, and the tassel is also pregnant, there is no other way but to let Yang Yan go to Sichuan in person.

Yang Yan said: "Xiao Chen, now as long as you rely on Sichuan's financial, material, and human support, it is possible for the Great Song Dynasty to repel the Jin army and recover the two capitals." If Sichuan is lost, the Great Song Dynasty will die, so no matter what, we can't let Sichuan have an accident, and I must go to Sichuan and act at the opportunity to try to stabilize the situation in Sichuan. ”

Zhao Chen said: "Now that the battles in Jiangnan and Jiangbei have been won, and the situation is very good, can't we defeat the Jin army in one go?" And my brother-in-law didn't raise a lot of money and grain from Guangdong this time, and he was able to buy grain from overseas, couldn't he support it? ”

Yang Yan knew that he was concerned about his own safety, but he still shook his head and said, "Xiao Chen, although we have won a few battles now, the situation is definitely not good. Now that the Jin army has penetrated deep into the interior of the south of the Yangtze River, with nearly 300,000 men and horses, and the second batch of military supplies has also been put in place, we will not be able to achieve a decisive victory in the short term, and I am afraid that we will be able to distance ourselves from the Jin army for a long time. Although Guangdong is rich, it does not produce grain, although it raises nearly 800,000 stone of grain this time, but it is the result of the accumulation of merchants for many years, and it is impossible to have it again. However, the cost of purchasing grain from overseas is huge, and it can only be used as an expedient measure, not as a reliance. Therefore, there must be Sichuan to support supply and demand, so that we can hold on until we defeat the Jin army. ”

He paused, and then said: "And now that the Jin State has also colluded with the Western Xia, and attacked Sichuan together, if Wu Xi really has the opposite intention, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not ally with the Jin people, in case the real Wu Xi Shi and the Jin State join forces and attack from Sichuan, we will fall into the point of attacking from both sides." There is no way we can win this war. ”

In fact, when Yang Yan was appeased by Xiluo, Jiangnan, it was the best time to counterattack the Jin army, when the Jin army crossed the river was less than 200,000, and the foothold was not stable, and because of the continuous battle, the troops were very tired, and the military supplies and other materials were also very lacking. It's a pity that Zhao Yan was in power at that time, and the internal friction in the court continued, and Yang Yan was reinstated after several ups and downs, and as a result, the best time was delayed. It's just that it's useless to say these words now, so Yang Yan didn't say it.

Zhao Chen listened, and was silent for a while before saying: "But this time my brother-in-law is too dangerous to go to Sichuan, if Wu Xi really intends to rebel, won't my brother-in-law be under siege?" Now Sister Tassel is pregnant, in case my brother-in-law has any accidents, I ......"

Zhao Qianru listened, smiled bitterly, and said: "We have thought about what you said, and to be honest, we don't want your brother-in-law to go, but there is really no better way." Who else but your brother-in-law can take on this task? ”

Yang Yan said: "Xiao Chen, it was I who supported you to ascend the throne as the king. The Great Song Dynasty is now at a critical juncture, no matter what, I will try my best to protect the Great Song Dynasty, this time I went to Sichuan, although it is dangerous, but it is not completely without a chance. Even if Wu Xi really has objections, there is still Wang Xuanfu in Sichuan, and there is also the Xingzhou Imperial Garrison Division, if the plan is right, it may not be impossible to succeed. So now there can be no more hesitation. ”

Zhao Chen was moved in his heart when he heard this, and said: "Brother-in-law really does his best for me and for the country of the Great Song Dynasty, regardless of life and death." I ......"

At this time, Zhao Yueru, who didn't speak once, suddenly spoke: "Okay, if you insist on going, then this time I will go to Sichuan with you!" ”

Zhao Chen, Zhao Qianru, and Yang Yan were all stunned when they heard this, and Zhao Chen said: "Liuniang, you ......"

Zhao Yueru said lightly: "You all said just now, now that the safety of Sichuan is related to the Great Song Dynasty, no matter who it is, you can't ignore it, and I should do my part." And ......" she turned to Yang Yan again and said, "You can go to Sichuan in person without fear of danger, I am the princess of the Great Song Dynasty, why can't I go with you, not to mention that I think if I go to Sichuan with you, I can still help." Her voice was not loud, but there was a very resolute tone in her words.

When Yang Yan heard this, he had to smile bitterly and shook his head, not what to say. Zhao Chen also looked at Zhao Qianru without knowing what to do, hoping that she could get an idea.

Of course, Zhao Qianru knew Zhao Yueru's intentions, and knew that she wanted to accompany Yang Yan on an adventure, so she was impulsive and said, "I will also go to Sichuan with you." ”

Zhao Yueru smiled slightly: "Qianru, you don't have to go this time, we all went, what should the tenth brother do in Tianlin Mansion, always leave someone by his side to help him come up with ideas and find a way, and there is someone to discuss if something happens." You stay, just in time to play to your strengths. And going to Sichuan this time may be dangerous, in case Wu Xi really wants to turn around, maybe there will be a big battle, and it is not your good forte to go into battle to kill the enemy. What's more, the martial arts of the two of us, even if they are defeated, they may not be able to trap, and they may be able to escape from the encirclement. If it takes you, it will only become a drag. ”

After listening to her words, Zhao Qianru didn't speak, she was just hot-headed just now, and then she rushed to say that she wanted to go to Sichuan with them, now calm down and think about it, Zhao Yueru said well, although she also followed Yang Yan to fight for a few years, but she helped Yang Yan deal with government affairs, almost never really went to the battlefield, and the role of going to Sichuan was not very big, on the contrary, it was easy to become a drag on Yang Yan and Zhao Yueru. On the contrary, it is better to stay in Tianlin Mansion to help Zhao Chen.

Zhao Yueru saw that they were all silent, so she turned her head to Yang Yan and said, "You don't need to say any more, I won't change my mind, when to leave, I will listen to your arrangement." I think you should think more about Irikawa's plan instead of trying to persuade me to change my mind. ”

Yang Yan nodded and said, "Okay, then it's decided, but there are still some things in Sichuan that I still need to understand clearly, and then I can think about it." ”

Zhao Chen said: "What does my brother-in-law want to know?" ”

Yang Yan said: "First of all, I need to understand the distribution of troops in Sichuan, personnel arrangements, and preferably the list of all officials and generals. In addition, the parties this time, Wu Xi and Wang Yan, the situation of these two people, their qualifications, and their promotion paths. And this time, the Sichuan envoy who came to the official document, I also want to meet him, and I still need to ask him face to face about some things. ”

Zhao Chen said: "Okay, tomorrow I will instruct Zhongshu Province to let them fully support my brother-in-law." ”

When Yang Yan and Zhao Qianru returned to the mansion together, it was dusk. Dinner has already been opened in the house. Yang Yizhong and his wife knew that they had just been reunited, so they did not come to call them. Yan Rui asked the kitchen to prepare a table of sumptuous wine and food alone, and the family sat down to eat together.

During the banquet, Yang Yancai told Tassel and Yan Rui that of course he did not say the difficulties and dangers of this mission, but only said that he was going to Sichuan again to do business. Fortunately, he went out to fight, and Tassel and Yan Rui had already gotten used to it, so he didn't care too much about it. Just told Yang Yan to be careful as usual, pay attention to his body and so on.

After dinner, Yang Yan talked with them for a while, and each of them talked about what happened after they separated from Lin'an. Yan Rui called the twelve adopted children and asked them to give Yang Yan a gift together. Yang Yan knew that they were all orphans, so he also sympathized with them very much. He also asked them if they were accustomed to living in the house and if they were eating well. Then he asked Yan Rui again: "What are they doing in the house now?" ”

Yan Rui said: "They are still young and can't do anything for the time being, and now they are following the concubine." Teach them to read and write, and when they are older, then arrange for them to work. ”

Yang Yan smiled: "I didn't mean that, we adopted them not to be servants in the Yang family for the rest of their lives." Rather, it is to accompany them to grow up and start a career. Now that they are young, don't waste their time. Not only must you be literate and recognize some poems and songs, but also have a good home in the future. Isn't it better than staying here for the rest of your life? Tomorrow I will go to Mr. Chen and ask him to take time out every day to teach these children. ”