Empress Xiang had never heard the name Zong Ze, but she felt a little strange that the two newspapers were using the same person to comment on the situation in Hedong at the same time.

"Aren't the two clubs enemies? Why did you find this Zong Ze to write articles? ”

It's just a superficial disagreement. Zhao Zonghan, one of the backers of the Qiyun Society, and Zhao Shijiang, the head of the Horse Racing Society, often get together to eat and drink in private, how can they hide the eyes and ears of the heavenly family?

However, Shi Deyi would not be idle enough to mention these things, and the two newspapers actually did not know that Lu Dao Zongze was writing articles for his opponent at the same time. The point of view and style are different, and no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like the same person. The two newspapers launched Zhong Ion and Chu Zhonglian, and Shi De was a little taken aback when he learned about it. It's just that the reason why the two newspapers asked Zong Ze to write the article was told to the queen.

"Because he has just come from Hedong, he knows the local situation well? and argued with people in Jianlongguan, talked about the situation in Hedong, and spread the rumors, so it was favored by both newspapers? ”

"Exactly." Shi De nodded slightly, "So he used two pen names, one for Qiyun Express, and one for the Daily Express." ”

"He's Cheng Hao's disciple?"

Although Cheng Hao did not openly lecture in Beijing, it is also known to everyone that he often went to Jianlong to lecture in his spare time.

More than a dozen students brought by Cheng Hao to the capital were recommended to study in Guozijian Middle School, but because they always adhered to the view of Taoism and ignored the interpretation of the new meaning of the Three Classics, they were judged to fail several exams. A few more times, he may be kicked out of the country's prison. But they still gather in Jianlongguan every day, and they would rather lose their student status as Guozijian and insist on their own academics, which makes Chengmen's disciples have a better and better reputation in Shilin.

However, in the queen's heart, the perception is getting worse and worse. Hearing Zong Ze running towards Jianlongguan, he began to frown.

"It doesn't seem to be. But these days, Cheng Zhi talks about going to Jianlongguan to give lectures, and he will listen to them. Usually, he rented a room next to Guozijian to live and study, and occasionally spent time with fellow villagers. ”

"Read, learn. It's so peaceful! Empress Xiang wrinkled her nose and snorted softly, "Even if you have this knowledge, why don't you contribute to the country?" If you can tell the situation in Hedong to the millions of soldiers and civilians in the capital, can't you tell Han Shumi? ”

"This ......"

Shi Deyi actually found out some news, such as this Zong Ze only went south when Han Gang went north, such as this Zong Ze collected all Han Gang's works on his bookshelf.

And he also asked clearly, the reason why this Zong Ze went to Hedong was because he had a wife and family who served as an official in the Weisheng Army. If I am not mistaken, it is Chen Feng who has just been transferred from the Weisheng Army to the Yamen of the Establishment Envoy. What are the disadvantages of it, I can't help but think about it.

It's just that Shi Deyi still didn't dare to say anything about this matter, in case he offended Han Gang, he might not be able to hold a grudge in the future, so he could only remain silent.

"Your Highness." Wang Zhongzheng, who was in the palace, suddenly spoke, "After Han Shumi went north, he immediately encountered a thief, and he wanted a talent who could do things immediately, not a person who spoke in vain. As for knowledge, a scholar who has not been in the war, even if he can speak of the Tao, is only Ma Yan, Zhao Kuo and the like, how can he compare to Han Shumi, who once conquered the south and the north and pacified one side? ”

This is Bao Zongze. Shi De understood it as soon as he heard it. Akari is belittling, but in fact he is protecting.

But is it because Zong Ze is a rare talent, or is it because of Han Gang behind Zong Ze? I can't tell. Shi Deyi is naturally knowledgeable, and the highest-ranking king in the palace observes that his friendship with Han Gang has been formed since he opened up Hehuang ten years ago.

Wang Zhongzheng's face must be given to the queen, and what he said makes sense. After all, it's far from it.

That Zongze can come out to study, and I am afraid that he is also twenty or thirty years old. At his age, most of the important ministers were admitted to the Jinshi early, which of the two prefectures was not in high school in his twenties? Zhang Dan also hit twice. Not to mention Han Gang, who became an official at the age of eighteen, replaced Wang Shao and Gao Zunyu, who were chasing the enemy's tracks, at the age of twenty-one, to take charge of the military and political affairs of Xihe all the way, it was still wartime!

However, a Ma Tan and Zhao Kuo always point fingers at the Hedong military like this, and Queen Xiang still feels a little uncomfortable.

The two newspapers should be warned not to invite irrelevant people to talk on paper like this. She thought. Where is this placed?

"Your Highness! Your Highness! Baozhou Urgent! The Liao people sent an envoy to ask for peace talks! Yang Jian held the urgent report that had just been sent to the Yintai Division, and shouted as soon as he entered the hall. Still panting, apparently trotting all the way over.

Empress Xiang put aside Zong Ze's affairs when she boarded, and her eyes widened in disbelief: "Yelu Yixin asked for peace?" But really!? ”

"The Liao envoy is now in Baozhou! Guo Shumi's recital is here! Yang Jian raised his hands and presented it.

The second half of Guo Kui's recital is basically a copy of the Liao people's national book, and even the Khitan script was copied when it was transcribed. The words on the chapter were a little small, and after reading two lines to the queen, his eyes were a little glazed, and he handed it to Song Yongchen and asked him to show Wang Zhongzheng.

A woman like her, of course, is indispensable for enlightenment and education. However, the content of learning will not involve history books and political commentaries, and after becoming literate, it is just a female ring, a female discourse, or some poetry collections - so talented people with good poetry and writing are very popular in the boudoir, such as Su Shi - I have more time to be a female celebrity, and it is very difficult to read difficult articles. If there were some word games in the national book, she wouldn't be able to see it at all. On the contrary, it is Wang Zhongzheng and Song Yongchen who were raised in the palace to serve in the palace, and their talents and martial arts are outstanding.

"What conditions did Yelu Yixin prescribe?"

Wang Zhongzheng hurriedly glanced at it, and then raised his head and said to the queen, "The condition of the Liao people is to add 50,000 taels of silver and 50,000 horses of silk to the annual coin, and they are willing to return to the border before the war. ”

"Just add 100,000 horses and taels of silver silk? Nothing else? ”

"In fact, it is to exchange Daizhou for Xingling and Wuzhou, and in the future, it will be as good as the old alliance."

He groaned to the queen, blinking softly, his right hand supporting his chin.

Restore the old alliance, and everything is business as before. That is, Xingling and Wuzhou, which were just defeated, were exchanged for the lost territory of Daizhou, and then the New Year's coins should be given to the New Year's coins, and an additional 100,000 yuan should be added.

From the point of view of the land, this is definitely a loss. How important is the value of Kedaizhou, Xiang Empress has been listening to her ears during this time.

After receiving the battle report of the defeat of Yizhou, the negotiation conditions redrawn by the imperial court were almost like this. In any case, the Zaisukes are not willing to be stigmatized and compromised. Being able to do everything as old is already the bottom limit that they can accept. And the price offered by Yelu Yixin was only 100,000 taels of silver silk.

It's just that the court had already decided to consult Lu Huiqing and Han Gang before sending an envoy north to end this war. But it was Yelu Yixin who unexpectedly sent someone first.

"The alliance of the Yuanyuan was first sent by Emperor Zhenzong, right?" After a long silence, he asked the Empress.

Listening to Empress Xiang's tone, Wang Zhongzheng felt that he understood: "Yes." Emperor Zhenzong sent to negotiate peace was Cao Xiang mourning [Cao Utilization]! ”

"The Qingli increase coin was also sent by Emperor Renzong first, right?"

Wang Zhongzheng replied faster: "Back to Your Highness." It was Fu Xianggong who was sent that day. On the basis of the 200,000 horses of silk and 100,000 taels of silver of the Yuanyuan Alliance, it was increased to 300,000 horses of silk and 200,000 taels of silver. At that time, the western thieves were in chaos, and Emperor Renzong was also forced to do so. ”

Empress Xiang's voice became more serious: "This time, the Liao State sent someone to negotiate peace first, right?" ”

"Of course." Wang Zhongzheng nodded vigorously, almost knocking his hat off, "Fortunately, His Royal Highness presided over the government, so he forced the Liao thieves to send people to beg for peace." ”

"This is not my credit, it is the two governments that support the government inside, and the three privy councils of Han, Lü, and Guo who guard the border outside." Shaking her head at the Queen, she wouldn't be so naïve.

"In the matter of peace, which side is weaker, which side will send someone first. In the past two times, Liao was strong and Song was weak, so it was the Great Song Dynasty who sent people first. This time, the Liao State was weak, Lu Huiqing commanded the Western Army to occupy Xingling, and although Guo Kui failed to attack Yizhou, he also held the border steadily. And Han Shumi forced the Liao army to only Daizhou in one fell swoop, and also took Wuzhou back. In such a situation, the opening will increase by 100,000 silver silks? The queen's eyes became gloomy a little, and she slapped the table suddenly, "Isn't this obviously bullying me as a woman?!! ”

In fact, these 100,000 silver silk coins, as long as you choose the right person, you can fight for it. Wang Zhongzheng moved his mouth, but he didn't say it after all.

The queen is from the prime minister's family. I'm afraid I've never bought anything before. But even if you don't know anything, you should know how big the gap between the price of the road and the actual bottom limit is. And just a few years ago, the empress had seen the difference between the asking price of the Liao people and the signing of the treaty after the most recent. The additional 100,000 two-year-old coins that Yelu Yixin asked for were really nothing more than bargaining chips. If you change someone who can wield an axe, it is not impossible to cut the Liao people and return 50,000 silver silk rebates.

"Your Highness, this matter is very important, and the two governments should be summoned to the palace for discussion as soon as possible." Wang Zhongzheng shifted the blame to the two governments.

It's just that let's say this, let the Zaisukes go. When he reached the status of Wang Zhongzheng, if he wanted to rise one and a half levels, and sat on the coveted festival envoy before his death, he could not offend the two governments. Sometimes one more sentence can make those cautious Wenchen remember it for a lifetime.

Xiang nodded to the queen, but hesitated for a moment, and shook his head again, "It's still tomorrow." Recruit Zaifu into the palace at night, and I don't know how to think something big happened. ”

This is a happy event, that is, it should be spread throughout the capital as soon as possible. But how can you say this to the queen? Several big mink jue bowed their heads at the same time and remained silent, it was better not to be smart.

"But I still have to ask the three privy secretaries of Han, Guo, and Lu. Ask them what they think? ”