In October of the 16th year of Chunxi, three days after the banquet for envoys from various countries in the Lin'an Palace, the ascension ceremony of the crown prince Zhao Dun was officially held. On the same day, Li Fengniang was enthroned as the queen of the Song Dynasty.

Compared to people's discussions about Zhao Xing's abdication and Zhao Dun's succession, people are obviously more interested in what happened when the imperial city was suddenly gathered three days ago.

And why did a large number of soldiers finally retreat from the city silently, just like the tide of Qiantang River, come without any warning, and retreat as expected.

But no matter what, the scene of swords and weapons that night still made the people of Lin'an City seem to be a little impressed after learning about this incident, as if they were hoping that a thrilling conflict would break out when the power transfer of the Zhao Song royal family was transferred, rather than a shocking confrontation.

The envoys from various countries, like the people who are not afraid of trouble when watching the fun in Lin'an, also had such a mentality of watching the show. However, due to Ye Qing's restraint and Han Tuozhou and the agreement reached between the two parties, a bloody conflict was finally avoided.

However, even so, the relationship between Ye Qing and Han Tuozhou and water and fire is now well known to everyone. Even the people in Chang'an could vaguely hear the wind and the sound of the court, and various discussions began to spread in Lin'an.

The most talked about is that because of the different positions of the two people on the court, the relationship between the only two generals who fought on the battlefield in the Song Dynasty began to become tense and eventually parted ways.

So some people regretted the opposing position of the two, and even expected that if they could join forces without any grudges, the Song Dynasty would prosper again, take back the lost land in the north, suppress Ziqi, and Luodian would be easy and just around the corner.

But it is regrettable that they completely ignored the prosperity of the Song Dynasty for the sake of each other's group interests, their respective positions and personal grievances. They were extremely selfish and infuriating.

Of course, among the many rumors, some people believe that the reason why Ye Qing and Han Tuozhou formed an opposing relationship was entirely because of women, and it is said that it was related to the original Princess. However, this statement is difficult to convince people, because in the eyes of Lin'an, those who are highly powerful officials such as Ye Qing and Han Tuozhou want something that they don't want, so how could they turn against each other because of just a woman?

What's more, whether it is Ye Qing, who has just begun to emerge in the court, or Han Tuozhou, who has been sent by the Minister of State in the court, which family does not have a beautiful lady with three wives and four concubines, how could she turn against a woman for a woman?

So if this statement is untenable, some people think that this is a balanced strategy after the new emperor ascended the throne, and they are unwilling to see the two most brave and warlike generals of the Song Dynasty join forces to join forces to grow up together, so they let the two restrain each other.

Just like Zhao Ruyu and Shi Miyuan, who are now in the court, the two civil officials are equal in power and fire, and the same principle is restrained in the court.

In short, there are endless discussions in Lin'an City, and there is never a lack of all kinds of strange discussions.

In the Aunt San’s Tavern, other drinkers were still talking about Lin’an court and the prince’s succession, while Hot Gongji looked at Ye Qing, who seemed to be nothing, and Temujin, who was even more nothing, had a peaceful expression. It was hard for him to imagine that a privy envoy from the Song Dynasty would practice it for them in such a dilapidated tavern.

He knocked on the table and was about to talk and ask Ye Qing if he could change to a better place to entertain them and practice it for them, he saw a middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes quickly walking in at the door of the tavern and shouted, "I'm sorry, I'm late, I'm late."

Ye Qing smiled and pulled open the chair and let Wanyan Yongji sit down. A glass of inferior wine was naturally picked up by Wanyan Yongji. Then he touched the cups placed on the table for the three of them, then raised his head and dried the wine in the quilt.

"It's not bad, it seems to be better than the previous two days' wine." Wanyan Yongji smelled drunk, watched the three of them slowly pick up the wine glass and sang a bite, then put down the glass and said.

What made Wanyan Yongji so relaxed was naturally because although Ye Qing and Wanyan Jing had not reached an agreement yet, they were already very close. Moreover, Wanyan Jing's trust in him allowed him to stay in Chang'an with confidence and bargain with Ye Qing.

"How are you talking?" Wanyan Yongji asked with a smile and relaxed.

Of course, it is OK to want the Jin, Xia and Tatars to resist the enemy for the Liao Kingdom, not to mention that they had been persuaded by Ye Qing before, but if they wanted to implement the details, they naturally needed to discuss again.

So, Ye Qing, who was crying poorly, took the three of them to the Aunt San’s Tavern together to tell the three of them that the conditions should not be too harsh. After all, Lord Ye is not rich now, and they saw the situation in Lin'an court that night, so they should know how to stop at the right time.

"War is about spending money. Ye is very clear in his heart. Naturally, the food and grass required by the three should be paid by the Liao people, but... the three also know that I have a close relationship with the princess of the Liao Kingdom, so I hope that the three will be for the sake of my Ye Qing..." Ye Qing said after looking at Wanyan Yongji.

"You three haven't negotiated the price for a long time?" Wanyan Yongji asked for a moment of fright.

Rela Gongji snorted and said coldly: "I have known for a long time that you are for Princess Chengli, why are you fighting against the Khwarezmian..."

"You are a bit irresponsible. Is the Khwarezmian strong? Apart from the Liao people, I am afraid that the Xia people are the ones who know the best. Besides, if they can fight against the Khwarezmians, the benefits to the Xia Kingdom are obvious. Now..." Ye Qing pointed to Wanyan Yongji next to him and continued: "They are still unwilling to reopen the town bordering you. Except for a part of your Liao people, most of the goods from you, except for some of which can enter the Song Dynasty, are mostly rotten in the hands of your own people. So if the Khwarezmians no longer fight with the Liao people, just imagine that once the road to trade is opened, will the benefits you Xia people get are just the thanks of the Liao people?"

Hot Gongji glanced at Wanyan Yongji with a relaxed expression, thinking in his heart that Ye Qing did not tell Wanyan Yongji about the Xia people's desire to devour the territory of the Jin Kingdom. He nodded with satisfaction and continued: "But I don't know how much food and grass the Liao people can give? War is right to make money, but it will also die. How to calculate the salary of our soldiers in the Great Xia Kingdom? Can Lord Ye have a specific number?"

"I've been ready for a long time, just waiting for your words." After Ye Qing finished speaking, he immediately took out three envelopes and handed them to Reagongji, Temujin, Wanyan Yongji and said, "This is the greatest sincerity of the Liao people, let alone... the Khwarezm people are real aliens for us. We can do whatever we want to mess around when we are closed, but if outsiders are allowed to interfere in the affairs of our Great China territory, you probably won't be willing, right?"

Temujin looked at the words he didn't know much about, and nodded from time to time under Ye Qing's explanation. When Ye Qing finished explaining, Temujin pointed to the blank space above and said, "I need cotton coat, salt, tea, iron for winter, I can exchange silver for the silver, how about it?"

"I promise you, just calculate it at 70% of the market price." Ye Qing took out another document from his arms and handed it to Temujin.

After reading the documents in his hand, Wanyan Yongji began to smile and bargain with Ye Qing and Temujin. After watching the two of them take their needs, he slowly said: "I can also use a portion of the silver to exchange for some things, such as... what about some things in the hands of Duke Chong of Yangzhou?"

"Okay, I promise you." Ye Qing replied with a smile.

Whether it is Hot Gongji, Temujin, or Wanyan Yongji, who has always had a cynical smile on his face, at this time, he naturally wants to fight for greater benefits for himself. If he can peel off a layer of skin from Ye Qing, then they will never be ruthless. Moreover, Ye Qing has no room for bargaining in this matter.

For Ye Qing, conducting such a transaction with them will be like an advertisement, which will only let emerging things be known to more people, and the huge profits brought by this will only benefit but not harm him.

After all, he is very short of money and materials. Even though he is now a Privy Councilor, the money given by the court is just a drop in the bucket for him. Moreover, the court's attitude towards the Four Directions of the North is still unclear. That is, he wants to regain the prestige of the Song Dynasty after the lost territory, but he does not want to pay to deal with the Yellow River flood. After all, in their opinion, with such labor, it is very likely that the only one who is cheaper at that time will be the Jin people.

After changing the guests of the San Aunt Tavern, Ye Qing and the other two were finally satisfied with each other and raised their glasses to drink the inferior wine in the San Aunt Tavern. Even after obtaining huge benefits, Hot and Gongji no longer cared about Ye Qing's poor hospitality in such a simple place.

"It is the end of October now, and the cold season is still unaware of it in Lin'an, but the grasslands and other places are already windy and snowy, so even if you want to fight against the Khwarezmians, you have to start spring." Rela Gongji said after thinking about it.

"That's self-infection. I just hope you can abide by the agreement. Don't forget this after the New Year." Ye Qing glanced at the three people in front of him, and then said: "Everyone understands the truth that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. If the three people rashly break the agreement, if something happens, you will definitely be in front of the Song Dynasty..."

"What, will the Song Dynasty join forces with the Khwarezmians?" Wanyan Yongji asked with a smile.

"That's not sure. If you guys cheat me, Ye Qing, I don't mind if you would rather break my jade than make a complete set of things." Ye Qing also warned with a smile.

Temujin, who had been silent all the time, got up and said after his last sip of wine, "I will set off for the grassland in three days, so I will see what I want within three days."
Chapter completed!