As soon as Wan Yanliang said this, everyone in the hall had to stop their activities and became a little discouraged.

At that moment, Xiao Yu stepped forward to take the letter of credence presented by Shi Hao and presented it to him. Wan Yanliang rolled his eyes and threw it aside. The content of the letter of credence was nothing to say. It was just about the two countries' reconciliation and any disputes.

Talk about it, don't hurt the harmony. It means sending two envoys to discuss, so that both parties can seek common ground while reserving differences, and find a solution to the problem.

Wan Yanliang met with Shi Hao and Fang Zian today. His original intention was to intimidate the two Song Dynasty envoys and pave the way for subsequent negotiations. The previous dispute over the kneeling ceremony did not prevail.

It didn't have the effect of forcing the other party to bow his head, so of course he refused to give up. After reading the letter of credence, Wan Yanliang had another idea.

"Two envoys from the Song Dynasty, I remember that the time for negotiation between the two countries was 2000, and the credential of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty also said that disputes would be resolved 2016. Although the capital of the Song Dynasty is far away from Yanjing Mansion, it is not necessary.

It takes a month and a half to arrive. You guys set out at the beginning of the twelfth lunar month last year and should be able to arrive here in about 20 days. Why did it take so long?" Wan Yanliang said solemnly.

Shi Hao cupped his hands and said: "To report back to Your Majesty, we have indeed been delayed. That is because we encountered a heavy snowstorm on the road. The members of the envoy are all from the south and cannot stand the cold, so they can only travel slowly, so they have been delayed for a lot of time.

It was caused by the weather and was an irresistible force, and it was not our deliberate delay."

"Nonsense!" Wan Yanliang shouted coldly: "I will not listen to your sophistry. The two parties originally agreed on the route. You should go north by water, cross the Yellow River, and reach Yanjing by land. I, Dajin, will have someone to receive and escort you on the way.

The wind and snow can't stop you at all. But you didn't follow the established route at all, violated the agreed route, and disappeared furtively for a month. What on earth did you do? Did you do something wrong in our country of Dajin?

The crime of informing people and spying on military and defense intelligence?"

Shi Hao frowned and said nothing. He didn't expect how to answer this question. He didn't expect Wan Yanliang to question him about this matter.

"We encountered a snowstorm after crossing the Huaihe River. We just deviated from the direction. Man's calculation is not as good as God's. What's the fuss about spying on military intelligence and defense? Your Majesty is joking. Your Majesty doesn't have to find such a far-fetched reason to find trouble. I'm waiting for you.

Within the borders of the Kingdom of Jin, you can just find any excuse for killing or beheading, why bother?" Fang Zian said loudly.

Wan Yanliang sneered and said: "Who is joking with you? Can you just say that you deviate from the route? Do you think I don't know what you have done? You didn't go north from Huaidong according to the agreed route, but passed by

Jiang then changed the land route and crossed the Huaihe River from Huaixi to our territory of Dajin. Our soldiers and horses in Bianzhen discovered your sneaking northward. There was also a tragic attack on the military station in Suzhou. Was it you who did it? Our border

Soldiers and horses chased you, but you escaped. After that, you lost track of you. You came from the Taihang Mountains. I heard that you came from the Xishan Mountains yesterday. This is even more certain. There are people in the Taihang Mountains.

The rebels are in rebellion. Have you gone to contact the rebels? Answer me honestly. If you still deny it at this moment, I will be really rude. In the name of an envoy, you attacked my Dajin soldiers and horses, colluding with each other.

Taihang Mountain rebels, you are tired of living."

Shi Hao's face turned pale,

I was shocked in my heart. I didn't expect that Wan Yanliang's whereabouts were completely controlled by Wan Yanliang. It was over now and there was no denying it.

Fang Zian was also surprised, but he quickly judged that this was Wan Yanliang's speculation and threat, and there was no real evidence. Otherwise, how could it be so peaceful? If there was real evidence, the envoy troops would probably be killed as soon as they showed up.

How could he come to the city after everyone was arrested? Wan Yanliang should have suspicions, but he had no solid evidence.

"Your Majesty, we did cross the Huaihe River from Huaixi to the north, but that's because I had a magistrate in Chao County in the same year, and I wanted to pay him a visit. His name is Zhao Changlin, so your Majesty is the magistrate of Chao County.

Song's intelligence network knew that I was not lying. We originally planned to go east and return to the original agreed route after crossing the Huaihe River, and we could not delay for a few days. But who knew that a heavy snowstorm hit and we were lost?

We can only head north with our heads down. We can only go north along the Taihang Mountains, because that is the only landmark we can be sure of. Otherwise, we will be mistaken for being in your country like a headless fly.

The invasion of soldiers and horses from the Song Dynasty caused unnecessary trouble. As for the attack on the military station that Your Majesty said, it has nothing to do with us. The border areas between the two countries are heavily guarded, and our mission only has more than 200 people. How dare we

To do such a thing, isn’t it seeking death? Anyone with a little common sense will understand that this is impossible. Please tell me, Your Majesty. If there is an attack on the military station, I think it should be a border conflict. As for the Taihang Mountains

I was very surprised when I heard about the rebels. Didn’t Prime Minister Xiao of your country say yesterday that your Jin Kingdom’s army is invincible? How come you can’t even defeat the rebels? You still allow them to roam freely in the Taihang Mountains? This really makes us

It feels a little incredible. We went all the way north and walked along the mountain side, but we didn't encounter any Taihang Mountain rebels. Yes, if the attack on the military station is true, could it be those rebels? You have to investigate

Be clear, don’t accuse us wrongly.”

Fang Zian denied all the accusations and pretended to be confused. He knew that after the attack on the military station, he was chased by Jin soldiers and horses for a while, and his identity was probably exposed during that period. As long as the other party could not produce evidence, he could only deny it.

Wan Yanliang ignored the sarcasm in Fang Zian's words and shouted in a deep voice: "It is absolutely impossible that it was done by the rebels. The report I received is that the attacking troops had firearms and crossbows. The equipment was left behind on the Biannan River.

It’s a big truck, and there’s a truck full of supplies in it. Didn’t I say it in detail enough? Do you still dare to deny it?”

Shi Hao's face turned even pale. In the Battle of the Biannan River Wooden Bridge, the two sides actually fought face to face. The other side knew the size and equipment of the mission, and even left a large car behind. How could they deny it?

Fang Zian also felt cold in his heart, but he calmed down and confirmed his judgment. Again, if Wan Yanliang had conclusive evidence, he didn't need to listen to his own explanation at all. Since he was questioning him, he was just doubtful and not sure.

.There must be some information that was not conveyed to him truthfully.

"Your Majesty, equipment such as firearms and crossbows don't mean anything. These are commonly used. Besides, my envoy did not bring any firearms with me. If your Majesty does not believe it, you can check the equipment of my entourage. Your Majesty insists that it is

We did it. I want to ask, how can we, a mere two-hundred-person mission, escape from your army after attacking your military station? There are many chariots and horses in our group, and our actions are very difficult.

How can you escape if you are so slow? Your Majesty said that you have captured conclusive evidence, so you might as well bring it out. There is no need to accuse me of any crime. Your Majesty is really out of character by falsely accusing me of the Song Dynasty envoy." Fang Zian said in a deep voice.

Wan Yanliang frowned and pondered. He was indeed just suspicious, because the report he received was that a large number of Song troops sneaked into the border, attacked the military station, and tried to go north. Wan Yanliang's instinctive guess was that the Song army wanted to open up contact with the Taihang rebels.

Because the loyal army in the Taihang Mountains has been surrounded and suppressed by the Jin soldiers and horses, they are likely to ask for help from the Song Dynasty soldiers and horses when they are at the end of the road. It is very likely that the Song Dynasty soldiers and horses will risk their lives to assist them. Moreover,

The captured cart that crashed into the Biannan River contained only grain and grass, and there were no other materials that could prove the identity of the Song Dynasty mission, so Wan Yanliang did not suspect that it was the Song Dynasty mission at first.

It was not until he learned that the Song Dynasty envoys came out of the Taihang Mountains and arrived at the Yanjing Mansion that he had doubts. However, it was mainly intimidation and blackmail, with no real evidence.

In fact, if the Jin soldiers stationed at the border could report the situation truthfully, the mission's soldiers and horses would not be able to get away with it anyway. Because in the Battle of Biannan River, the number, size, equipment, and weapons of the mission were clearly known. As long as they reported the situation truthfully,

For Wan Yanliang, and the deviation of the mission's northward route, it must be difficult to explain. However, for some reason, the Jin army general did not report the truth, but exaggerated, saying that a large Song army invaded, and described the war

It was extremely tragic. The reason is actually not difficult to understand. It is simply that he did not want to be punished by Wan Yanliang. If the report is true, a hundred thousand troops were stationed at the border, but a mere few hundred Song troops attacked the military station and retreated. The leader must be

It will be very bad luck.

After Wanyan Liang became the emperor, he was extremely moody and violent. Countless clan ministers died at his hands. If he was even slightly dissatisfied, his head would start rolling. Under such circumstances, in order to protect himself, he could only conceal the truth.

Reduce culpability. This is also like shooting yourself in the foot.

"Sophistry, I know everything clearly and know that it must be you who did it. You'd better admit it on your own initiative. I might be able to forgive you." Wan Yanliang continued to threaten.

"Your Majesty the Emperor of the Kingdom of Jin, we are honest. As I said, suspicion requires evidence. Please immediately send someone to check the equipment of my mission's soldiers and horses to see if there are any firearms. Please restore my innocence. We cannot accept it.

You have made such a false accusation. If the firearm is found, we are willing to die. If the firearm is not found, please ask His Majesty the Emperor to apologize to us. We cannot bear this unjust injustice." Fang Zian said loudly.

Shi Hao suddenly understood it at this moment. Before leaving the mountain, Fang Zian ordered the firearms and gunpowder to be wrapped in oilcloth and hidden in the valley. It turned out to be a precaution. Sure enough, he had thought about Zhou Xiang and considered it thoroughly. Shi Hao sighed in his heart, and his face

His expression relaxed.

Wan Yanliang sneered and said: "I have already sent people to investigate, and we will find out later. The lack of firearms cannot prove that you are not suspected of colluding with the Taihang Mountain bandits. You want me to apologize? I'm afraid you are overthinking. I will never

Apologize to anyone, ask me to apologize to anyone, unless the sun rises in the west."

Fang Zian was shocked, secretly glad that he had made arrangements. It turned out that Wan Yanliang was so insidious that he had already gone to check for evidence. However, since he had sent someone to check, there was nothing to worry about. He had already
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