Chapter 164
The news of the complete annihilation of Tiefutu and Guaizima spread all over the country in a very short period of time, which surprised Zhao Kuangyin, who was still in joy.
"What? Xiang Yu was defeated!"
The wine jar in Zhao Kuangyin's hand trembled slightly, his head suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, and the smile on his face quickly solidified.
Kou Zhun, who was drinking and joking next to him, quickly lost his smile and immediately asked where Xiang Yu had retreated now.
"Mr. Hui Kou, Xiang Yu has retreated to the border of Chu. Tiefutu and Guaizima were completely wiped out. Zhonglimei and Wanyan Zongbi survived the chaos and survived the siege."
This news made every minister here unexpected. Xiang Yu was invincible in the world, and Wanyan Zongbi and many top-line generals were defeated?
Then the spy truthfully explained the remaining information to Zhao Kuangyin and others. It turned out that Feng Hao took advantage of Xiang Yu's recurring mentality to spread rumors about Fan Zeng's plot to rebel to the Chu army. Xiang Yu would definitely be half-believing and half-doubting based on Xiang Yu's psychology. If he adds another fire and confirms the news, Xiang Yu will naturally believe it.
"Although Xiang Yu is brave, he will not accomplish any major events! Your Majesty, it seems that we can no longer expect Xiang Yu to help us accomplish things." Kou Zhun immediately turned around and said to Zhao Kuangyin.
"In the opinion of the right prime minister..." Zhao Kuangyin touched his beard and said with frown.
Kou Zhun had prepared these solutions long ago. He said: "Your Majesty, there are thousands of soldiers and horses from Li Zicheng in the hinterland of Zhao Kingdom. If they are used a little, they will become your Majesty's knife behind Zhao Kingdom."
He nodded. Although Zhao Kuangyin agreed with Kou Zhun's idea, it was still a question whether he could guarantee that Li Zicheng would help the Song Dynasty do things.
Immediately afterwards, Pan Mei stood up and said, "Your Majesty, if you agree to a high-ranking official and a generous salary, Li Zicheng will not refuse."
Soon, Zhao Kuangyin made a decision and wrote an edict himself, and wrote another secret letter, which was about rewarding Li Zicheng after winning the country.
However, it is a question for whom to send a letter. Li Zicheng is a reckless man. If he doesn't find someone who is very erotic and adaptable, he will probably be killed before he can speak.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go."
When Kou Zhun saw that he volunteered to tell him why Kou Zhun asked to go in person, not because he wanted to make contributions, but because everyone here only followed the official language and attitude of bureaucracy. He could not talk to him in this bureaucratic way when talking to a peasant origin like Li Zicheng.
Since he had served as an official in the reign of Emperor Taizong of Song, and his ability to adapt and speak and act easily anywhere, it makes sense that he recommended himself.
Ouyang Xiu, who was the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, said with some concern: "Will there be dangers when the right prime minister go?"
But Kou Zhun said: "Uncle Yong is worried. Who can talk to a rural villager here? "
Everyone was silent. Although some of the ministers present were from the lower class, as they experienced too much in the officialdom, their inner world became completely different from the original state.
"Since that's the case, what does the right prime minister need to go here? I'll prepare for you." Zhao Kuangyin asked.
Kou Zhun waved his hand and said, "I don't want anything, I can sneak into Zhaoguo alone."
Everyone was shocked. Kou Zhun planned to exchange his own wealth and life for Li Zicheng's trust, and he could not agree to his request no matter what.
So Su Che, who was the chief censor at the time, stepped forward and advised: "The right prime minister is not allowed. You are my elders of the Song Dynasty and a pillar of the country. How can you take risks alone? If you go to Zhaoguo to negotiate, you must bring a guard to protect you."
Zhao Kuangyin stood up and said, "Yang Wenguang, the capital of the infantry army!"
Yang Wenguang, among the military generals, stood up and met with Zhao Kuangyin.
"The last one will be there."
"You are the grandson of Mr. Yang, and after Zhonglie, I ordered you to follow the right prime minister into Zhaoguo's territory and reach a joint with Li Zicheng. We must protect the right prime minister."
"I will obey the order!"
When Yang Wenguang followed Kou Zhun to negotiate with Li Zicheng, it was obvious that a big stone had fallen to the ground.
However, Kou Zhun smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, my colleagues, I will definitely not let you down."
Everyone looked at Qi Kou Zhun and said, "Tao Kou, take care of him, everything goes well."
"Kou Xiang is a great achiever in the Song Dynasty. You must be careful when you go there this time. Li Zicheng is not a casual person." Zhao Kuangyin walked down the steps and came to the center of the hall and patted Kou Zhun's shoulder and reminded.
"Your Majesty, you are safe. It's not unaware of who Kou Zhun is. If you have a noble person in your destiny, there will definitely be no accident." Kou Zhun replied with a smile.
Listening to Kou Zhun's words, Zhao Kuangyin felt much better all of a sudden, so he asked the officials to bring two bottles of fine wine, Zhao Kuangyin and Kou Zhun each, and the two picked up the wine bottle and drank each other, even if Kou Zhun's farewell wine was given.
With the wine in his stomach, Kou Zhun was in a good mood. Zhao Kuangyin entrusted the great responsibility to Kou Zhun alone. This matter must be successful.
Under Kou Zhun's high laughter, he and Yang Wenguang left the palace.
"Hahaha, your Majesty! I will leave."
Under the attention of the ministers, they gave a great gift to Kou Zhun and Yang Wenguang to see them off.
At this time, Zhaoguo, who had just repelled the State of Chu and had not yet recovered, learned that Xin Qiji had successively broken several battalions in Xuanxian County. Feng Hao could no longer stay in Anyi Palace. He immediately ordered the army to stop resting and head towards Xuanxian.
"King, Li Zicheng's army is still wandering around us, what should I do?" Deng Qiang asked, pointing to the Li Zicheng army on the map.
Feng Hao was about to move to Xuanxian and said, "Li Zicheng, it won't take long to make a move. How can he hold on without food? Wait. He will ask us for help in three days, and we will clean them up together."
So, all the guards of Anyi Palace left here with Feng Hao's pace and ordered Gao Siji to sit in Anyi County personally. The rest of the troops moved closer to Xuan County and sent all the troops to send the ministers back to the capital.
However, Wang Meng changed into the general armor that he had treasured for many years this time. Wang Meng, who had replaced the general armor, has now become a real general.
"King."
Everyone was surprised to see Wang Meng wearing black light armor. Is this what Wang Meng looks like on the battlefield?
"Jingluo, you are..."
Wang Meng smiled and patted his armor and said, "This armor followed me to defeat Huan Wen. I hope this armor can defeat the powerful Song Dynasty army again."
Everyone was stunned and then the noise returned to the hustle and bustle. It seemed that Wang Meng was like Zhuge Kongming, who was a dignified prime minister on the battlefield, but Zhuge Liang had never worn armor. Wang Meng could still go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. They were all prime ministers, and their nature was different.
At this time, the Prime Minister's Mansion of Shu Kingdom...
Chapter completed!