In February of the first year of Chonghe, the ice and snow melted, and the grass grew and the orioles flew.

Nearly ten thousand refugees at the foot of Dulong Gang gradually dispersed and returned home, leaving behind a messy refugee camp. The villagers at Dulong Gang tidied it up in an orderly manner. On the official road at the foot of the hill, Zhu Biao said goodbye to everyone and led Zhu Wu.

Wu Song, Shi Qian, and Lu Fang went to Jingnan.

To the southwest of Kaifeng Prefecture, there is a small town called Zhuxian Town. Zhu Biao and his party set out from Dulonggang and arrived at this small town half a day after traveling.

In a tea shed on the official road outside Zhuxian Town, Wu Song glanced at the town not far away, frowned slightly, and said to Zhu Biao: "Sanlang, this Zhuxian Town is just an ordinary town.

It's still early today, why don't we hurry up and hurry up, why are we lingering here?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao smiled and said, "When you are tired from walking, take a rest and look at the scenery."

After hearing this, Wu Song's expression was stagnant. He had no idea and couldn't figure it out. This brother of his was not a person who enjoyed himself. Even when he passed by Tokyo a few days ago, he didn't take a second look and ended up in this small town.

Stopped.

Wu Song shook his head and looked at the people around him. Zhu Wu was a thoughtful person, and he knew that Zhu Biao would not be wrong. There must be a reason for stopping here, so he drank tea leisurely with a leisurely look on his face;

Qian and Lu Fang often walked outside with Zhu Biao. They had already become accustomed to the rhythm of their young master, and they also focused on the crude tea in their hands.

"But there is something to see." Wu Song whispered when he saw this, picked up the tea bowl in front of him, and said no more.

The horse came south to cross the Zhejiang River, and the palace in Biancheng was far away and steep.

Which of the ZTE generals will be surrendered? The traitorous minister who betrayed the country advocated peace.

The ancient temple with yellow leaves is covered with cold rain, and there are many white clouds in the green hills and barren tombs.

How can I say goodbye to Zhuxian Town without seeing the general playing a triumphal song?

But how could Wu Song, Zhu Wu and others know that this little-known town in front of them would become famous in the world more than twenty years later and become the name of Yue Wumu who spent decades in the southern expedition?

The last dance of the Northern War.

After about a stick of incense, Zhu Biao put down the cup of crude tea in his hand and was about to get up. At this time, on the official road outside the tea shed, two pairs of father and son who looked quite extraordinary came one after another.

It was still early at this time, and there were not many guests in the tea shed. The two pairs of father and son, one on the left and one on the right, were sitting next to Zhu Biao and others' tea table. The father and son on the left were a little older. At this time, the waiter served tea, and the father and son

The two took out the dry food and put it on the table, then heard the father say.

"This place is not far from Bianliang. Let's eat dry food and get on the road as soon as possible to avoid delaying the martial arts test."

Hearing the words, the young man just nodded slightly, looked around a few times, and said in a deep voice: "The martial arts examination is scheduled for next month, but there is more than enough time. Only this time, the official family called my father back to Beijing as an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin.

, but I don’t know whether it is a blessing or a curse. The founding emperor of the Jin Kingdom, Wanyan Aguda, was a hero. After several battles, he defeated the Liao Kingdom in a panic. He only formed an alliance with such a tiger and wolf country, but I don’t know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

Woe to you."

When the father heard this, he frowned slightly, sighed, and said in a low voice: "The official family wants to regain Yanyun, inherit the legacy of the previous emperors, and shine through the ages. Tong Guan is thinking about Shenzong's legacy, and will reward those who regain the entire Yanyun land."

The fiefdom was given to the prince; as long as these two people reached an agreement, even Cai Jing could not stop it. As a father, there was nothing he could do. He could only do his best and obey the destiny."

Although the father and son were whispering, they were still heard by Zhu Biao. Years ago, Yan Qing sent a letter back to Gang from Bianliang in Tokyo. The key point was that the official had ordered that in the coming spring, an envoy would be sent across the sea to the Kingdom of Jin.

Come to think of it, the father and son in front of me were the pioneers of diplomacy between the Song and Jin Dynasties, and they were the most courageous diplomats in the two Song Dynasties, the father and son Ma Zheng and Ma Kuo.

The father and son, especially Ma Kuo, are the most legendary. They contributed to the "Sea Alliance" between the Song and Jin Dynasties, witnessed the "Recovery of Yanyun", "Jingkang Rebellion", "Miao Liu Mutiny", and once fought with the leading general Yelu Dashi of the Liao Kingdom.

In close contact, he also accompanied Wanyan Aguda's Jin army to invade Yanjing. He was reused by Song Huizong and denounced by Song Gaozong. He led the Wumashan uprising to fight against the Jin Dynasty, and dealt with the Song, Liao and Jin regimes. In the Song Dynasty,

In "weak country diplomacy", he shows a rare strong man's style.

Zhu Biao stood up slowly, walked to the table on the left, cupped his hands towards the elder, and said with a smile: "Shandong Zhu Biao, I have met Mr. Ma Zheng."

Without waiting for Ma Zheng to reply, Ma Kuo raised his eyebrows and hurriedly stood up and said, "But Mr. Taishan in person?"

Zhu Biao nodded gently and sat down. At this time, Ma Zheng came back to his senses, glanced at Zhu Biao meaningfully, and said in a deep voice: "I have always heard that Lord Taishan of Shandong Province helps those in need and those in need. His benevolence and righteousness are unparalleled. I can see it today.

But it is enough to comfort me in my life. I, father and son, have never known the young master. How can the young master know such a name?"

"I was passing through Bianliang a few days ago and heard rumors that the officials intended to send Master Ma Zheng as an envoy to Jurchen. I just heard the conversation between your father and son, so I guessed it." Zhu Biao said bluntly without intending to hide it.

After hearing this, Ma Zheng, Ma Kuo and his son did not doubt that he was there. They put down their guard and started chatting with Zhu Biao. After a while, Ma Kuo changed his mind and said to Zhu Biao.

"My younger brother heard that Young Master Gangshang often went to the North for business, which is the Liao Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Jin has also been there. My father is about to go on a mission to the Kingdom of Jin. If the Young Master knows any news about the far north, I hope you can tell me something."

When Zhu Biao heard this, he smiled. Ma Kuanzhi was quick-thinking and eloquent, but it was no wonder that after he and his father went on a mission to the Kingdom of Jin, he took up the banner of the Northern Song Dynasty's diplomacy and dealt with the Song, Liao and Liao Dynasties with ease.

, between various Jin regimes.

Zhu Biao pondered for a moment and then said to Ma Zheng: "Zhu knows that the alliance with the Jin Dynasty to fight against the Liao Dynasty is a national policy set by the officials and the ministers of the DPRK. It cannot be changed by Ma Zheng, a diplomatic envoy. There is only one sentence that Zhu Biao wants to

Let me tell you, the Jurchens caused more disasters than the Khitans. The Song Dynasty has been suppressed by the Liao for hundreds of years, but the Jurchens were able to defeat the Liao. You must be able to understand this.

The wolf was driven away, but the tiger was welcomed into the house. The wolf hurts people, but the tiger wants to eat people."

When the father and son heard this, they both frowned, not knowing what to say. Just as Zhu Biao said, the national policy set by the imperial court was like this. How could a small envoy like Ma Zheng rebel? Without Ma Zheng

, and others.

Ma Zheng felt a burst of bitterness in his heart and sighed deeply. It was better to go there by himself than those who had no experience at all, and he could also get some information that would be beneficial to the Song Dynasty.

"Young Master is a famous figure in the world, and he knows something about the Jurchens. Ma Zheng is presumptuous and asks you to give me some advice." Ma Zheng stood up and bowed towards Zhu Biao and said with his hands in hand.

Zhu Biao quickly supported Ma Zheng and said seriously: "If you follow Zhu's suggestion, you should find out the true and false of the Jurchen during this trip, without revealing the depth of my Song Dynasty, select ministers with delicate minds in the court, and select people with superb martial arts in the imperial army.

, I went on a mission to the Kingdom of Jin together to demonstrate our prestige in the Song Dynasty and make the Jurchens fear it."

"No wonder the young master is so famous that he attracts the admiration of heroes all over the world. These few words are better than the long speeches of the ministers in the court, quoting scriptures." Ma Kuangjian said, but he couldn't help nodding, looking towards him with reverence.

Zhu Biao sighed.

Ma Zheng also agreed. Zhu Biao's melancholy for many days was cleared up by Zhu Biao's few words. He praised Zhu Biao: "Young master's words have a golden sound and jade vibration, which has benefited Ma Zheng a lot. He must be cautious when traveling to the Kingdom of Jin."

Do it.”
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