Zhao Ding traveled under the stars and at night, and arrived in Yinzhou on the first day of June.

But while Zhao Ding was on his way, the Song army in Yinzhou never stopped.

A large number of Song army scouts sneaked into Shizhou, and several small troops even clashed with the Xia army in the nearby mountains.

The behavior of the Song army undoubtedly made Li Qianshun uneasy. This was a sign of a war.

Li Qianshun was also forced to send people to meet the Song Army's provocation. He could not let the Song Army see that he did not dare to fight back, as this would encourage the Song Army's arrogance.

On the surface, both sides have remained surprisingly consistent: provocations continue and they dare not fight!

Not only is this apparent on the surface, but privately the two parties move at an alarmingly consistent pace.

Brother Richard, a pro-Song faction, arrived in Shizhou, brought Sun Fu with him, and returned Sun Fu to the Song army camp.

Facing Brother Richard's letters, Liu Qi also politely replied to Brother Richard many times.

But this does not prevent the two sides from openly engaging in small-scale confrontations.

Until Zhao Ding quickly arrived in Yinzhou.

Zhao Ding's identity is top secret and few people know it.

On this day, Zhao Ding, Liu Qi, and Sun Fu were all present.

"Mr. Zhao, why did you come to Yinzhou?" Sun Fu was shocked.

It is not uncommon in the history of the Song Dynasty for prime ministers to come to the front line.

Did Kou Zhun go to Chanzhou not long ago?

But that time, the emperor also went there, and it was to support the situation that was about to collapse.

But this time it was different, so Sun Fu couldn't figure it out.

"I have come to negotiate peace with the Xixia people on the basis of your Majesty's secret order."

When Sun Fu heard this, he immediately jumped up and said, "My lord, the Western thieves are despicable and shameless. How can you negotiate peace rashly?"

"This is your Majesty's wish."

"Your Majesty is confused! Now that we have occupied Yinzhou, as long as we continue to increase our troops, we will surely capture Hengshan!" Sun Fu said suddenly and proudly.

Zhao Ding smiled bitterly.

He has long heard that once Master Sun talks about military affairs, you just need to do the opposite with him. It is absolutely true.

Liu Qi also said: "Master, what do you mean by your majesty? Some time ago, I received your majesty's order, saying that I would fight to the death with the Western bandits."

"Your Majesty has your Majesty's plans, and your Majesty's concerns are beyond our control."

"What on earth is that? If I don't give a reason to convince Mr. Sun, I will go back to the capital to face the Holy Spirit. I have to ask for it even if I risk my life!" Sun Fu said.

"To tell you the truth, Your Majesty wants to force Xixia to agree to use the Song Dynasty's banknotes. As long as Xixia is willing to use the Song Dynasty's banknotes, Your Majesty can forget about it and agree to negotiate peace with Xia."

"Pay the money?" Sun Fu and Liu Qi looked at each other.

Zhao Ding explained the idea of ​​handing over the banknotes. After listening, both of them fell into silence.

After a while, Sun Fu said with emotion: "If, as the official meant, if the Xixia people really agreed to use handover notes, then it would undoubtedly have solved a big problem for the Song Dynasty."

"This matter is confidential for the time being and should not be disclosed at will until the time comes."

Early in the morning on the second day of June, Sun Fu led his people to Shizhou and met Li Qianshun.

Sun Fu has been in Xixia for the past few years, and he is very familiar with these people in Xixia. When talking, he saves unnecessary trouble.

"Master Xia, the emperor is benevolent and does not want to see the people of the two countries suffer anymore, so he agreed to negotiate."

Brother Richard said: "When will the Song army retreat?"

"retreat?"

"Exit Yinzhou."

"It is impossible to withdraw from Yinzhou."

"But Yinzhou is the territory of our Daxia Kingdom, and I, Emperor Taizu of Daxia, was born in Yinzhou."

Sun Fu said: "Yinzhou has been a Han territory since ancient times. When Emperor Taizong gave the five states of Hengshan to your ancestors, they were not enfeoffed. They belonged to the imperial court."

"Is there no need to talk about returning Yinzhou?"

"No need to talk."

The two sides have not reached an agreement.

After Sun Fu left, Li Qianshun said angrily: "I have already written a letter of surrender to Zhao Guan's family, what else does he want?"

Brother Richard said: "Your Majesty, it is impossible for Song Jun to spit out the meat that he ate in his mouth."

"Now what?"

Li Renli, King of Shu, said: "It is better to ask the State of Jin to take charge and let the State of Jin put pressure on the State of Song."

Li Qianshun said: "This is a good idea."

Brother Richard said: "What if we lead a wolf into the house?"

"What does King Jin mean?"

"What I'm saying is that if the Jin Kingdom realizes that we are frustrated and the national strength is exhausted, will they find an excuse to send troops to the Song Dynasty while sending a group of troops to us in the name of supporting us? If so, how can we refuse then?"

Brother Richard touched on Li Qianshun's heart in a few words.

"Back then, the Liao Kingdom came forward to mediate the dispute between Song and Xia." Li Qianshun said.

This incident also happened when Li Qianshun was in power. At that time, the Song Dynasty completely captured Hengshan and pressed in with its army, preparing to directly destroy Xixia.

The Liao Kingdom stood up at the critical moment.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Jin is not the Kingdom of Liao." Brother Richard immediately gave up his illusion, "And when the Liao Kingdom mediated, they did not say that the Song Kingdom should return Hengshan. This is impossible."

This immediately made the cautious Li Qianshun fall into deep thought.

Next, after Sun Fu communicated again, both parties agreed to set up a negotiation place between Shizhou and Yinzhou to conduct negotiations on the sixth day of June.

On the sixth day of June, the armies of both sides set up military formations nearby.

In the center of the venue, a table was set up, with the flags of both sides behind them.

Negotiators from both sides also arrived one after another.

Including Zhao Ding.

However, not many people at the scene knew Zhao Ding's identity.

Zhao Ning will not let them know Zhao Ding's identity.

If the Xixia people knew that the Song Dynasty had sent a prime minister to negotiate, they would definitely think that the Song Dynasty attached great importance to this negotiation and was eager to negotiate for peace, so they could seize this mentality and manipulate the Song Dynasty at the negotiation table.

Brother Richard bowed and said, "Envoy of the Song Dynasty, please."

"please!"

"This is Brother Richard, the brother of the Xia Lord, a member of the Daxia Kingdom clan."

Zhao Ding said: "It turns out he is the King of Jin. His name is like thunder."

"Don't you know your surname?"

"This is Zhao Bushi, the Minister of Rites."

"It turned out to be Xianggong Zhao. I have admired Xianggong Zhao's name for a long time. I heard that in the first year of Jingkang, Xianggong Zhao defended Xiangzhou and the Jin army could not attack Xiangzhou."

"They are all sharing your Majesty's worries."

Zhao Ding didn't say any more. If he said any more, the secret would be exposed.

He changed the topic back and said bluntly: "This time you are provocative first. If the war ceases, all mutual markets between the two sides will be closed."

As soon as he came up, he gave Brother Richard a slap in the face.

This is a negotiation technique. It is a direct and ruthless approach, stabbing the other party's psychology directly. If you continue to negotiate later, the other party will be more likely to accept certain things.

Sure enough, Brother Richard's face turned gloomy.

Shut down the mutual market?

Are you kidding me?

I have made a lot of money in the Song and Xia mutual markets. If you close the market, I will suffer a big loss!

Brother Richard will never allow the closure of the mutual market.

This time, the reason why he watched Wei Ming Anhui encourage Li Qianshun to launch the Song-Xia war was actually because he wanted to become the ultimate winner.

Brother Richard couldn't help but take a second look at Zhao Ding, surprised by his calm temperament and sophisticated speech.

He exudes the majesty of a superior, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

"Envoy of the Song Dynasty, mutual trade is for the sake of the people of both countries, and it is good for everyone."
Chapter completed!