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    Linhuang Mansion!

    The Kingdom of Jin has never suffered such a bitter defeat since its founding. This battle not only cost them Yan Yun, but also severely damaged the Kingdom of Jin, and even shook the foundation of the Kingdom of Jin. Among them, Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Zonghan, etc.  The death of a number of commanders and generals was a wound that even time could not heal.

    Although they won a great victory in Goryeo, the morale of the Jin army suddenly dropped to the lowest level in history.

    Wanyan Zongbi, Wanyan Zongqian, and Wanyan Xiyin who had just returned immediately gathered the remaining defeated generals and garrisoned Linhuang Mansion. Dading Mansion, don't get me wrong, they did not want to launch a massive counterattack, but were afraid that the Song Dynasty would continue to attack.

    "How can this be true? How can it be true?"

    When Wanyan Zongbi learned that the Song Dynasty had wiped out Xixia in ten days, he was extremely angry and roared: "My second brother has been on an expedition to the west for two years. Seeing that Xixia is in danger, he has allowed the Southern Dynasty to take a big advantage. At a loss  My second brother also let go of Dang Xiang's army in Guigu, hoping to repair the relationship between the two countries. If I had known this, I should have eliminated them from the beginning."

    Wanyan Xiyin and Wanyan Zongqian looked at each other, shook their heads and sighed.

    Wanyan Xiyin sighed: "Zong Wang was very far-sighted. Before he died, he was still thinking about the future of our Kingdom of Jin. It's a pity that this man is not as good as God. I think Zong Wang didn't expect that this country of noble gentlemen would actually  To do something like this.¡±

    "What a bullshit country of gentlemen, I think it is a country of villains." Wanyan Zongbi was angry.

    Wanyan Zongqian said: "Whether it is a villain or a gentleman, Xixia has been wiped out anyway. The Southern Dynasty that has gained the Hetao area is not what it used to be. We must think of countermeasures as soon as possible."

    Wanyan Xiyin frowned and said: "Now it seems that the Southern Dynasty has no plans to send troops anymore, and the food and grass in Huanglong Mansion have been completely destroyed, and we are unable to counterattack. I think we should choose to negotiate with the Southern Dynasty."

    Wanyan Zongbi snorted: "Even if we can't launch a large-scale counterattack for the time being to avenge our second brother and Zong Han, we shouldn't go to the Southern Dynasty to negotiate."

    Wanyan Zongqian said: "Zong Bi, please don't get excited. I know that Zong Wang's death was a huge blow to you, and for us, it won't be the same again. But do you still remember Zong Wang's last words before he died? He knew  We are already in a weak position, and the emperor has just died, and the DPRK is in chaos, and we are unable to conquer the Southern Dynasties. Therefore, we chose to let go of the Dangxiang army, hoping to form an alliance with Xixia for the future. Although Xixia has been destroyed, we  The war must stop. Although we are enemies of the Southern Dynasty, in this situation, only the Southern Dynasty can help us recover quickly, so we must seek cooperation with the Southern Dynasty again."

    Wanyan Zongbi said: "Haven't you seen clearly the face of the little emperor of the Southern Dynasty? How could he agree to help us?"

    Wanyan Xiyin chuckled, "I said they would definitely agree."

    Wanyan Zongbi was surprised: "Why are you so sure?"

    Wanyan Xiyin said: "Just because they did not continue to invade the Southern Dynasty, it is obvious that they do not want to fight anymore, and it is very difficult for our two countries to have no contact with each other at the border. Now that they have taken Xixia again, over there  The Tubo and Uighurs have not yet been fully dealt with. They must step up their efforts to consolidate the rule of these places to prevent the Dangxiang and Tubo people from resurrecting. If the fight continues, the people in these places may take the opportunity to defect to us and use our power to help them  Restoration of the country. So at this time, the Southern Dynasties still have a lot to do, but it is definitely not to continue the war. They need a peaceful world more than we do.

    If they don't agree, then we will have no choice but to go to war and raise all the troops in the country to fight to the death with the Southern Dynasty. At that time, we will have nothing to worry about. We know that this will hurt both sides, but we have only this way, and I believe that the Southern Dynasty will not  If we want to push us into a desperate situation and then go to fight with them, the only way is to cease the war and cooperate again. As for whose future belongs to us, that will have to be determined on the battlefield.  "

    Wanyan Zongqian nodded and said: "In this case, we must be cautious, consolidate internal affairs, make sufficient preparations, and then plan for the Central Plains."

    Although Wanyan Zongbi was unwilling, he remembered that Zong Wang had told him before his death to unite as one and stop killing each other, so he nodded and said, "Okay."

    In just one month, the good news from the frontline drifted to the country like snowflakes. While the people of the Song Dynasty were still rejoicing for the recovery of Yanyun, the news of the recovery of Xixia arrived with great enthusiasm. This news shocked the country of the Song Dynasty.  Shocked, even Qin Hui, Zheng Yi and other central ministers couldn't believe it. This was incredible. Xixia was our ally just a moment ago. How could it be suddenly destroyed by the Song Dynasty? For this reason, Qin Hui made sure again and again.  It is certain that Xixia was indeed wiped out by the Song Dynasty.

    "In this way, the court used the name of the queen to tell the world.

    As soon as this news came out, the whole country rejoiced and the whole countryPeople in all states and counties came out to celebrate. For three days in a row, restaurants were full anyway. People sang and danced on the streets, singing the national anthem, praising the Song Dynasty and praising Zhao Kai.

    After defeating the Jin Kingdom and annihilating Xixia, the Song Dynasty officially established its position as the overlord, and all the Han people finally stood up. Just as Zhao Kai said in his introduction, this was a war of dignity, and now victory  Now, the Han people have regained their long-lost dignity. They no longer need to watch the Jurchens, Khitans, and even Dangxiang people walk with their heads down. They have enough confidence to look at the world with their heads held high. This is the support given by the people to the country.  , is also the reward given by the country to the people.

    This is why they celebrate.

    At the same time, the currency of the Song Dynasty began to rise for the first time after Li Qi launched the currency offensive, because the prices of salt and meat began to drop on a large scale. Fools all know that there is plenty of salt and livestock in the Hetao area.  Rare means expensive. In the past, there were no ranches in the Song Dynasty, so these things were naturally expensive. Now that they are available, the price must be reduced. This undoubtedly stimulates consumption, but the currency does not increase. Therefore, the number of currencies has increased a lot invisibly, which is equivalent to  The wealth in the hands of the people of the Song Dynasty has increased invisibly, and it has brought more enjoyment of life to the people of the Song Dynasty. At least eating meat is no longer a very luxurious thing.

    Of course, for such a major matter, it is impossible for the court to take no action at all.

    "Amnesty to the world."

    Use it, this is the best trick.

    Of course, based on the existence of the Second Chamber, some changes have to be made to this amnesty. The main content is that all criminals over the age of sixty will be exempted.  The death penalty is converted into a life sentence, and the life sentence can be converted into a fixed-term prison sentence through unpaid labor; all fixed-term sentences of more than ten years are reduced to six to eight years, and they are sent to the border for labor reform; five-year prison sentences are all reduced to two years; two  All sentences within 1 year will be released.

    In fact, this is not only to show Zhao Kai's magnanimity, but more importantly because the territory of the Song Dynasty is getting larger and larger. It must improve productivity and send people to remote areas for construction, but ordinary people cannot  Transfer, you don't have the power to uproot people from their homes.  But prisoners can exchange their labor for prison terms. This is a win-win situation. This is also Li Qi's idea, which is to send all prisoners from some developed towns such as Hangzhou and Bianliang to Tubo and Xixia, so that they can be the cheapest for the imperial court.  labor force.

    But the prisoners are very happy, at least they no longer have to stay in this dark prison.

    Shaozaifu.

    When Qin Hui saw Zhao Kai's edict, he couldn't help but sigh softly.

    Hu Yi next to him said: "Li Gang is really lucky. Li Xian has just been sentenced to death. The emperor is granting amnesty to the world. He really shouldn't die!"

    It turns out that at the beginning of the month, Dali Temple, under the secret pressure of Qin Hui, finally made a judgment on Li Xian's case because they could not find any evidence to clear Li Xian's charges.  Qin Hui's oppression is only a trivial matter. The key is that the people refuse to give up. Dali Temple is walking on thin ice these days, and the case has not been decided for a day.  The people of Bianjing cursed the officials of Dali Temple for protecting each other. If it had been anyone else, you would have been sentenced long ago.  But since the other party is a young man from the Judicial Yuan, you haven't decided yet. This is too unfair.

    So Qin Hui used the people to put pressure on Zhao Zhi. If you do this, once your credibility is ruined, then you can go home with Li Gang to take care of himself.

    Although Zheng Yi and the others were trying their best to deal with it, Zhao Zhi also had to think about his official career. He had tried every means to investigate, but he could not find any evidence. Moreover, he had delayed it for so long and had no choice but to finally  The verdict was pronounced and Li Xian was found guilty of murdering Peng Hualei.

    The day after the verdict was announced in this case, Li Gang fell ill. On the one hand, it was the pain of losing his son. On the other hand, once the crime was confirmed, the reputation of the Li family would be completely ruined, and he would not have the shame to serve in the Judicial Yuan again.  Chief, the people will no longer obey him. If your son can't educate you, why should you lead us?

    Li Xian¡¯s case had a great impact on the career of Li Gang and his family.

    Seeing that Li Xian was about to be executed, a general amnesty suddenly fell from the sky, finally saving Li Xian's life.

    Qin Hui laughed, pointed at the imperial edict and said, "Look, whose hand does the entry on this look like?"

    Hu Yi looked at it, frowned, and said, "Young Master, you mean that this was secretly manipulated by the Privy Council?"

    Qin Hui shook his head and said: "It can't be said that it was arranged secretly. It's just that what the Privy Council is best at is finding opportunities to find opportunities. However, the situation is passive, and he can also seek his own interests from it. Although he is in Yanyun, it is impossible not to know what is happening in the capital.  It¡¯s just that he casually saved Li Xian¡¯s life.¡±

    Hu Yidao: "If the Privy Councilor knew about it, the emperor wouldIt is impossible for the emperor not to know, then the emperor may also want to save Li Xian's life.  "

    Qin Hui nodded and said, "Of course, the emperor values ??Li Gang very much, and naturally he doesn't want Li Xian's incident to affect Li Gang."

    Hu Yi said nervously: "Then we are not against the emperor?"

    Qin Hui smiled and said: "What does this have to do with us? Now the people are there and are unwilling to forgive, but we have done nothing, and we also followed the queen's instructions. You don't have to worry, although the Privy Council saved Li Xian's life  , but it is no longer possible for Li Gang to serve as the president of the Judicial Yuan. Even if the emperor comes back, the emperor must take into account the feelings of the people. Without Li Gang, a smelly and tough old cow, we will be much more relaxed. Our purpose has been achieved  It doesn¡¯t matter to us whether we kill Li Xian or not. At most, we feel a little regretful.¡±

    Hu Yi said again: "But Shaozai, the Privy Councilor will be back soon, and he has made such great achievements, I'm afraid of him¡ª¡ª"

    Qin Hui didn't wait for him to finish, waved his hand gently, and said with a smile: "Don't worry about this, I have a way."

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