Regarding the alliance between Song and Jin, Sun Tu was actually a little worried, but at this time, others were speaking softly, so it was naturally impossible to change such a major event. Let alone him, even Tong Guan, the full leader of this matter, did not dare to disobey the emperor. edict. But this made him feel that he was filled with panic. He just wanted to find someone to talk to, but he couldn't find a suitable partner at this time.
Because Lu Da and Wu Song, who had the closest relationship with him and were also the ones he trusted the most, had all collapsed due to seasickness and couldn't even get out of the bed, let alone bother to discuss the upcoming family and country affairs with him.
Although the scenery of the sea is magnificent and beautiful, it is also full of dangers and challenges. Rising waves and changeable weather, even in offshore areas, still have a great impact on those who go out to sea. No matter how big their boats are, they are constantly bumpy and bumpy under the action of wind and waves, which makes many people who have never been to sea All the soldiers suffered from dizziness and vomiting, including Lu Da and Wu Song.
Even though they are both great men on land, they are not afraid of thousands of troops. But when they went to sea, they showed their cowardice. Two heroes who were not even good at water actually vomited in less than half a day. In the end, they could only lie in the cabin and groan, and they couldn't even eat the food and wine. .
Not only the two of them, but more than half of the elite soldiers of the Song Dynasty who accompanied them were suffering from similar illnesses. Even those who had not fallen down looked a little white on their faces. This situation was obviously beyond Tong Guan's expectations. Unexpectedly, he couldn't help but mention to Sun Tu later: "If I had known this, I should have brought the navy here, otherwise I would be embarrassed in front of the Jurchens."
Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived. After driving north for two or three days, five single-masted and single-sail fishing boats suddenly appeared on the empty blue sea. This immediately aroused the vigilance of the guards on each ship. After all, they were on this trip. The stakes are very high. If the fishing boats of the Liao Kingdom or the Song Dynasty discover their whereabouts, the consequences will be difficult to predict.
But soon, a fishing boat in front of them hoisted a flag with Haidongqing painted on it. This made the sergeants feel a little more at ease, and the crossbows that had been raised were lowered again. Tong Guan even smiled and said: "I thought it would take a few days before I met them, but I didn't expect them to come so quickly. Move over and ask the envoy from the Kingdom of Jin to come on board to talk."
Following this order, the Song Dynasty fleet lowered its sails and slowed down one after another, and soon the two sides were close together. These Jin fishing boats were too small compared with the Song boats in front of them. After getting closer, the men on the other boats could only look up at the Song people on the boats. A young man under the age of twenty even muttered something in a low voice. : "The Song Dynasty is indeed more powerful than I imagined. I have never even dreamed of seeing such a large ship."
The middle-aged man in front of him, who had a fierce face but a gleam of wisdom in his eyes, chuckled and said: "The wealth of the Song Dynasty is indeed famous all over the world. As for how strong it is, it's hard to say. Otherwise, they wouldn't go out of their way to fight with them. I’m waiting to meet you here.”
"My nephew understands that we must get enough benefits from the Song Dynasty." The young man responded in a low voice. At this time, someone on the giant ship in front was already shouting greetings for them to get on board, and someone also threw down a long rope ladder. The uncle and nephew didn't show any hesitation. They quickly followed the rope and boarded the giant ship with only a few guards.
When they got on the boat and saw the heavily guarded scene above, their expressions changed slightly.
Then he stepped forward with a smile and saluted Tong Guan who came forward: "The junior minister Wanyan Wu Qimai has met Privy Councilor Tong Guan of the Great Song Dynasty."
Tong Guan, who was originally waiting for the Jurchen interpreter to help translate, couldn't help but be stunned for a moment when he saw that the other party could actually speak fluent Chinese, but he quickly recovered and said with a smile: "It turns out that it was Banbo Jilie who knew him personally. Come here, I'm really flattered. Come here, it's windy outside, please hurry up and get into the cabin to talk."
As soon as these words came out, Wu Qimai's eyes flashed with strange light. He didn't expect that the other party would actually have a lot of knowledge about the Kingdom of Jin, and he could even talk about his official position casually. This extremely powerful official position was the highest position in the Jin Dynasty, only under the emperor. It was much higher than the prime minister in the Song Dynasty. It was truly one person below ten thousand people. Moreover, in addition to being familiar with Banbo's official position, Wu Qimai also had the status of the crown prince. Once the benefactor Aguda died, he would be the successor.
However, Wu Qimai was only stunned for a moment, then smiled and saluted and agreed, and then followed Tong Guan into the huge cabin where a banquet had already been held.
This is said to be a cabin, but in fact it is no different from an ordinary hall. There are more than ten desks and desks in it, but it still looks empty. At Tong Guan's signal, the two parties quickly seated the guests and hosts, and then all kinds of wine and food were served like water.
Although Tong Guan was a warrior, in order to reflect the style of the great Song Dynasty, he naturally wanted to appear more grand, so he was not busy getting into the topic, but started with the many drinks and dishes at the banquet, and asked Wu to buy uncles and nephews. After introducing the many prosperity and beauties of the Central Plains, these two country bumpkins kept praising them. And after eating and drinking the most delicious wine and delicacies that had ever been seen in the North, the two of them praised him without words and almost emptied everything on the table.
Seeing this, a proud smile appeared on Tong Guan's face, and he took the opportunity to smile and said: "Actually, this kind of wine and food is nothing in my Central Plains. It's just because I can't bring too many good things to the sea this time, so I can only feel aggrieved. Bit."
After hearing this, the young man was even more moved and said: "I didn't believe what those people said when I was in the north, but now that I have seen the scenery of the south, I realize that my country, the Jin Dynasty, is indeed far less wealthy than the Song Dynasty."
"So if the Kingdom of Jin can join forces with us, the Song Dynasty, we will definitely gain a lot." Tong Guan chuckled and said, "I have long heard that the Kingdom of Jin has been oppressed by the Liao people for a hundred years. How are you now? It is easy to succeed in the founding of the country and have one-third of an acre of land, but it is still exploited by it. The number of haitongqing and dongzhu that have to be turned over every year is not small, and there are tens of thousands of enslavers. Are you just that? Have you never thought about one day getting rid of the oppression of the Liao Kingdom? Now the opportunity is close at hand. As long as you and I can join forces and attack the Liao Kingdom from the north and the south, why worry about not being able to destroy the Liao Kingdom?"
When the young man heard this, a strange look flashed in his eyes. He wanted to say something, but in the end he endured it. Wu Qimai nodded solemnly and said, "What Privy Tong said is true. Even though I, Dajin, are a vassal of the Liao Kingdom, we have also forged deep hatred over the years. If there is a chance, we will do it myself." I am not afraid of raising troops to fight them. But... Privy Council should also know that our country, Dajin, is weak. If we really send out troops, it will be a battle that will overwhelm the country. Once it fails, the country will be destroyed. Presumably, this is also Isn’t it the result that the Song Dynasty court hopes to see?”
"What does it mean to know Banbo Jilie?" Tong Guan asked with a slight change in expression.
Wu Qimai looked at the other party's eyes and said, "It's not even a good idea for me, Dajin, to send troops to cooperate."
No, but the Song Dynasty has to support us with some money, food, property and weapons. Otherwise, I may not be able to successfully destroy the Liao Dynasty just by relying on my family fortune, Dajin. "
"Oh? Tell me a number and I'll listen."
"If we want to send troops, we must have three million guan of money, five hundred thousand dan of food, and two hundred thousand arrows... As for other weapons and armor, we can be self-sufficient." Wu Qimai quickly gave his requirements. He had negotiated it with his brother Aguda before setting off. Of course, in their view, this was already a big deal, but in fact, they left room for the Song people to lower the price.
But things went beyond their expectations. Faced with this request that they thought was excessive, Tong Guan didn't even frown, but nodded and said: "This old man can accept it on behalf of the court now. These property weapons can still be transported by sea, and you can just send someone to receive them when the time comes."
This answer was so satisfying that both the uncle and nephew of the Wanyan family were stunned for a long time. When they thought about it, so many things were worth the power of half the country of Dajin, but in Tong Guan's eyes, they were obviously nothing at all, which made them all begin to regret that they had not set the price higher.
Only then did they truly know how wealthy the Song Dynasty was. It was far beyond their imagination and far beyond the Liao Dynasty, at least economically. The two people who understood this couldn't help but lower their heads, with unconcealable greed flashing in their eyes.
The Jin Kingdom is poor. Even though it has begun to rise and is gradually getting rid of the control and oppression of the Liao people, hundreds of thousands of its citizens are still struggling to have enough food and clothing. Often, tribesmen will draw swords against each other just for a bite to eat.
But what about the Song Dynasty in the south? For them, the money and food that can support half of their countrymen is nothing at all. The hundreds of thousands of arrows that are enough for them to fight the Liao people for many battles are not taken seriously by them. This is such generosity and wealth. I really hope that one day You can ride a horse into the beautiful scenery of the South, see the scenery there, and even take it all as your own!
Tong Guan didn't notice the reaction of the two people. He thought that the uncle and nephew were shocked by his grandeur, and they were a little complacent. These country bumpkins from the ravines really don't have much knowledge. This little advantage can be used to send them away. It's in vain that I prepared more excuses.
But Sun Tu, who was accompanying him, didn't see it that way. Although the two of them lowered their heads, a look of greed still fell into his eyes, which made his heart suddenly tighten: "They say wealth is not revealed, but Tong Guan is good, actually From the moment they met, he has been showing off the wealth of the Song Dynasty to the two Jin men, which can easily arouse their greed." Although he was worried, he couldn't directly advise them in front of them. I can only give up.
Tong Guanze made another request at this time: "Once we work together to destroy the Liao Dynasty, the land in the north of the Liao Kingdom can be given to you. However, I, the Song Dynasty, also have rules, that is, I hope that you will be in the Jin Kingdom by then." I wonder what you two would like to become my vassal of the Great Song Dynasty and treat each other with the courtesy of a monarch and a minister?" This was the key purpose of his coming to see the Jin man this time!
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