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Chapter 784 At the right time, hit the right head (4)

No one expected that when Wang Xiang mentioned the Jurchen issue, the gentle Jin Fushi would become passionate:

"Juchens are the barbarians! My Goryeo Kingdom has fought with him for more than a hundred years, and it can be said that he has formed a deep feud in the sea of ​​blood. Although our clan is not as good as the enlightenment of the Celestial Empire, he also knows that this wolf ambitions are ambitions. When this beast was at the beginning of his life, he forced my lord to submit a letter to his subordinates and ask for his country. He is very worried and has already set up heavy troops on the border to prevent this beast from doing anything wrong!"

It was not entirely because of Kim Fushi's acting skills at this time, but because Goryeo and the Jurchen were indeed intimate, so they made him deeply integrated into the role of a small country envoy who poured bitterness into the sect leader's country.

As early as more than a hundred years ago, the Goryeo Kingdom set up two places on the border with the Jurchens, the North and East boundaries to protect the central hinterland. The Goryeo Kingdom was originally not large, and the north and south depths of the northern border were hundreds of miles. The eastern boundary was even more outrageous, and it included two-thirds of the coastline of the entire East Coast of Goryeo, directly bordering the Gyeongsang Road at the southern end, forming a deformed and thin defense area (defending against Jurchen pirates). Just from the setting of the administrative region, you can see how deep the trouble the Jurchens caused to the Goryeo people.

"Our country has always served the great power of the Central Plains as a guide. How can we be the ministers of the lowly borders in the past? Our country is united and would rather fight bloody for ten years than be oppressed by the Jurchens! Now, in front of the lord and ministers of the Holy Dynasties, our subordinates beg the Holy Dynasties to be the master of our small country!"

The last paragraph of Jin Fushi said it was righteous, but there were two tricks hidden in the middle. One was to hide the characteristics of the two ends of the Goryeo Kingdom's first rat for a hundred years, and the other was to tactfully warn the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty. The whole country was very reluctant to surrender to the Jurchens, but if you really couldn't stand it (a bloody battle for ten years), you will lose me as your younger brother. So, please support me.

Everyone here is a wise man who is thinking about others, so how can he not hear the implication of Jin Fushi? This person's words are in line with the nature of the Goryeo Kingdom. More than a hundred years ago, they were unwilling to be ministers with the Khitan, but after being swept away by several large troops in Liao Kingdom, they immediately changed their national policy and gradually drew a clear line with the Song Kingdom. The Jurchens who are emerging now have a Khitan atmosphere. The Goryeo was once again forced to the forefront.

However, the Goryeo people could have this attitude. It was enough for the main war faction in the Song Dynasty. Zhao Liangsi was secretly happy when he heard this. He held half a glass of wine in his hand and looked at the "opposition" Wang Xiang in a blind eye. It's a pity that Wang Xiang was a minister of the Ministry of Personnel. How could someone let his face be able to see the voice of his heart? He still said without any haste:

"The king and minister of your country have this determination, and I am impressed. However, the Jurchens' current situation cannot be underestimated. Not only do they embezzle the land of Longxing in Liao Kingdom, but even more than 50 states in Liaodong have fallen into their pockets. In the future, I will inevitably be neighbors with our Song Dynasty. I want to ask you a truth, if the relationship between Song and Jin deteriorates, where will Goryeo go?"

The old fox is the old fox. Jin Fushi has clearly stated that Li Jin has irreconcilable position, but Wang Xiang still does not leave any opportunity to vaguely speak out. After all, the hostile state is a hostile state. If the Jurchens attempt to behave badly against the Song Dynasty, they will definitely stabilize Goryeo and avoid fighting on both sides. At this time, Goryeo's attitude is directly related to whether the restraining strategy of Song State can be realized.

This should be the most difficult difficulty in reaching a consensus in this negotiation. After all, the two countries' strategic mutual support tests the sincerity and determination of both sides more than establishing a defensive alliance. Wang Xiang did not have much hope at first, but unexpectedly, Jin Fushi showed an unambiguous attitude on this issue.

"It's a war or a harmony. The whole country must follow the pace of the country!"

The emperor and ministers of the Song Kingdom unexpectedly received the promise of the Korean envoy, but they felt that it was not true. Although there was no uproar in the audience, the expressions on each person's faces were almost the same as this effect. So loyal and stuck in the sword. Is this the Goryeo Kingdom with both ends? It's completely wrong!

Next, the time when the Song Dynasty's monarch and ministers exchanged glances with each other, Zhao Liangsi coughed dryly: "Although this is a banquet, there is no joke. Can Secretary Jin dare to make an alliance on this?"

A hint of humiliation flashed across Jin Fushi's face after being underestimated, and his eyes widened, "This is all our will. How dare Fushi speak nonsensely and deceive the emperor of the Holy Dynasty? The ministers are willing to represent Goryeo and the Celestial Empire at any time!"

If you didn’t take the wrong medicine, you would have drunk too much!

The Grand Marshal Duan Chang made a statement in his heart. When did this sloppy small country become so strong? He interrupted: "It is no small matter to enter into the Jurchens when there is something wrong with the Song and Jin borders, can Goryeo advance to the Jurchens as promised?"

Everyone's eyes once again gathered on Jin Fushi. Faced with this more specific assumption of war situation, the eloquent envoy of Goryeo finally showed embarrassment. After pondering for a while, he said: "I dare not deceive the emperor of the country. The common people of Goryeo are weak, and it is difficult to defend the territory. If you are enterprising, you are afraid of being powerless!"

Right, this is like the style of a Korean!

Although this answer was disappointing, for some reason, everyone had a "normal" idea in their hearts. However, after calming down a little, they felt that Goryeo was really useless and could not reach the level of Xia Thief. Apart from being strong, it was actually useless. This was not just a ally, but a scoundrel on his back.

Even Zhao Ji, who was very excited at the beginning, couldn't help but feel a little disappointed at this time. His yawn was a little abrupt in an extremely quiet environment.

"but……"

In this awkward situation, Jin Fushi's voice was even more abrupt, "But my lord once ordered that although Goryeo could not share the worries of the upper country, at an extraordinary time, Goryeo would rather open its territory to the upper country, so that the great Song Dynasty soldiers could use the way to directly attack the Jurchen hinterland and provide all the food and grass needed!"

This promise was undoubtedly a powerful and powerful rejuvenation agent. Even Cai Jingdu, who was half open and half closed, opened his eyes and looked at the Goryeo envoy unexpectedly. The slight light in his eyes seemed to want to sweep the other party's thoughts thoroughly.

Borrow the way!

Everyone was considering the pros and cons of the suggestion of King Goryeo. How to say it, the Goryeo people were honest this time, saying that they didn’t have much ability, but they were willing to make the greatest convenience with the Song Dynasty. This was also a huge concession! After all, the story of the false Taoist destruction of Guo, no matter how ignorant the Goryeo people were, they should have personal experience and alert in the face of a very likely threat.

Moreover, the Goryeo people will also bear pressure from third parties when they open their territory to the Song State. At that time, the Jurchens will come to retaliate. At that time, the Song army can retreat across the sea, so where can the Goryeo people retreat?

A few years ago, Goryeo, who was reluctant to borrow even the envoy of the Song Kingdom, made an unprecedented turn, and even the Song army could borrow. It seems that Goryeo, who is in the virginity of the real virgin, is really afraid, otherwise how could such a change be made?

Seeing that Goryeo had made such a big concession, the pro-war factions and the opposition never made any statement to test Goryeo's bottom line, because in their opinion, Goryeo had no bottom line, and it was already unconcealed to lose sincerity after a discussion.

It seems that the arrogant Liao Kingdom has really fallen. Even the little Goryeo has completely abandoned it and instead placed all its diplomatic resources and hopes on the Song Kingdom.

Oh my God! You finally opened your eyes! The Liao Kingdom has raising Xixia for a hundred years and consuming the Song Dynasty from time to time. Now it has been thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi! The situation has finally turned to the Song Dynasty. Finally, a hard-core little brother is willing to use it for me.

Zhao Ji has never been as happy as he is today. It’s like a wife who has been a hundred years old who has finally become a mother-in-law and can support her younger brother in the affairs of the north. This kind of comfort is not something that ordinary people can understand. He seemed to see the achievements that surpass Taizu were already within his reach, and even looking at Jin Fushi at this time, he became more and more pleasing to him.

Although this issue was so important that he refused to make a decision on the spot, the sincerity shown by the Goryeo still made him feel quite accomplished.

Jin Fushi was so smart that he did not take the initiative to deal with this topic anymore. Even he felt that this almost "destroying power and humiliating the country" was embarrassing. How could the people of Song Dynasty not feel the "sincerity" of the Goryeo rulers?

Suppressing the complex emotions in his heart, Jin Fushi once again keenly seized the opportunity and started a mode of seeking help. "Your Majesty, although the country has quelled the rebellion of Li thieves, the country is already full of holes. The granaries in various places are in a hurry, and thousands of people are hungry. Therefore, my lord has pleaded with the country. In this crisis, for the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries, he will help the small country!"

This very colloquial request for help made Zhao Ji, who was immersed in his reverie, almost laughed, "Wang Ya is all good, but he doesn't know how to use people. A talented man from Jin Shangshu should go to Jianzhou to serve! Cai Qing, can Mingzhou squeeze out 100,000 grain and grass? Just ask Lou Yi to prepare for transportation! In addition, he ordered him to prepare a grain ship to ship when Jin Shangshu returns to his country, and take it together!"

If Zhao Ji is not stingy, the 100,000 grains and grass are worth the value of the tributes of Goryeo. In addition, the sea ships transporting grains are exactly the same as the tributes.

"I am the best friend to thank my lord for my kindness!" Jin Fushi expressed his gratitude, and Zhao Ji smiled and said flatteringly, then turned around and looked at the eunuch behind him, as if he was dispersed. Jin Fushi pretended not to know, and reported before the arrogant eunuch announced the dispersed feast: "Your Majesty, the country is willing to use gold, silver, and copper to buy the food and grass of the Song Dynasty to fill the grain warehouse. I would like to ask Your Majesty to be kind!"

"This is a small matter, just discuss it with Cai Xiang and Wang Xiang!" Zhao Ji was lazy and said unconsciously.

"The country wants to buy a lot, so the following ministers dare to ask Your Majesty to open the gold first. Don't ask the two ministers to kill the lower ministers!" Jin Fushi saw Zhao Ji's favor for him, so he gave a joke in his plea.

Zhao Ji did not blame him, but pointed at Jin Fushi and smiled, "You! How could a minister of a country speak the words of merchants? Let's just say, how much food and grass is needed for Goryeo?"

Jin Fushi smiled and said a number that surprised the king and the ministers present:

"Ten million stones!" (To be continued)
Chapter completed!
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