At noon the next day, the "Beijing News" published a letter from a reader, "Lin'an should be regarded as hometown." In the letter, the reader signed by Yu Ren described in detail the prosperity of Lin'an and Jiangnan, and compared the current situation of Bianliang.
Due to the diversion, the population of the Central Plains has been lost, food has dropped sharply, and the land is barren. There are no villages for hundreds of miles. It is devastated and decayed. It is no longer able to support the capital city of Bianliang, and Bianliang will not be able to restore its former prosperity and prosperity within a hundred years.
The letter also emphasized that both Hebei Road and Shandong Road were in the hands of the Jin soldiers. Once the Yellow River froze, the Jurchen cavalry could attack the city overnight. Safety could not be guaranteed, the capital would be restless, and the world would be unstable.
The "Beijing News" published this letter, which triggered a big discussion among the people of Lin'an. They opposed moving the capital to Bianliang and supported the transfer of Lin'an to the capital. The reason was safety, but there was another important reason secretly.
Regarding property, everyone has purchased real estate in Lin'an. If the capital is moved to Bianliang and the properties in Bianliang are gone, what will happen to the properties in Lin'an?
In the afternoon, Qin Hui and Zhu Shengfei came to the imperial study, and saw Xu Xiantu persuading the emperor to officially recognize Lin'an as the capital.
"Your Majesty, I know the current situation of the Central Plains. It is poor and weak. The prosperity of the past has been wiped out by the Jin soldiers. Now it is really only devastated. It really cannot support the various materials needed for Bianliang as the capital. The newspaper is right.
, safety is a big issue. If we return to Bianliang, and the Jurchen cavalry suddenly arrives, and the Western Army stands aside, does your Majesty think our army can stop the Jurchen cavalry? If we can't stop it, and Bianliang falls, wouldn't it be another case?
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Zhao Gou interrupted Xu Xiantu's persuasion with great dissatisfaction, and said angrily: "I didn't say that we would move the capital to Bianliang. I just said that Bianliang should be in the hands of our army, not the Western Army. I understand what I mean.
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"Your Majesty is absolutely right!"
Qin Hui walked in, and Zhu Shengfei quickly followed. The two of them saluted together, "See you, Your Majesty!"
"Two Prime Ministers, please take a seat!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The two sat down, Qin Hui leaned slightly and said: "Wei Chen also read today's "Beijing News". The reader who wrote the letter is not unreasonable. We are unable to solve a financial problem or a security problem, but "
The very fact that the Beijing News published this letter from a reader shows their attitude. Chen Qing does not want His Majesty to go north. He wants to monopolize the Central Plains. How can this be allowed? Your Majesty, Chen Qing is no longer separatist, but is encroaching on the Song Dynasty.
, we must be vigilant!"
Zhu Shengfei also said: "Even if your Majesty does not move the capital back to Bianliang, he should still keep Bianliang in the hands of the court. After all, it is the capital of the Song Dynasty. Secondly, Chen Qing asked Li Qiong's army to block our army from going north. This is also a huge threat to us.
Humiliation, Wei Chen believes that although we try to avoid internal strife with the Western Army, Li Qiong should not be among them. Li Qiong is a rebel general of the Song Dynasty, and we have sufficient reasons to send troops to kill this person."
"Then what?"
Zhao Gou was fascinated by what he heard. When he saw Zhu Shengfei stopped, he quickly said: "Ms. Zhu, keep talking!"
Zhu Shengfei was not expounding his own ideas. He was a representative of the Empress Dowager's political group, and his explanation was the consensus of the entire group, especially the attitude of Empress Dowager Wei.
"We eradicate Li Qiong and occupy Xuzhou, Suzhou, Sizhou and Haizhou. We can exchange these four states with Chen Qing for Bianliang. Weichen believes that he will agree, otherwise Bozhou will be surrounded by two armies.
, then Caizhou and Tangzhou, if this chain continues, there will be chain reactions."
Of course Zhao Gou knew that this was the opinion of the Queen Mother's group, but it made sense. He was also quite moved and remained silent for a while.
Qin Hui continued: "Your Majesty, Zhu Xianggong's idea does make sense. We had this idea before, but the fire in Yangzhou interrupted our operations, but we can continue to adopt this plan. This autumn, the grain harvest everywhere is good, and we can support it."
We will launch an offensive in the spring next year, Your Majesty, we can still pretend to attack Guo!"
Zhao Gou understood Qin Hui's last words, which was to deprive Han Shizhong of his military power. The last time they planned to transfer Han Shizhong, the fire in Yangzhou disrupted their plan. If they make another northern expedition this time, it would be an opportunity.
"What do Mr. Xu think?" Zhao Gou asked Xu Xiantu again.
Xu Xiantu was concerned about the issue of establishing the capital. He asked Qin Hui: "If we get Bianliang, what will happen next?"
Qin Hui understood Xu Xiantu's thoughts and said with a smile: "Bianliang can be positioned as the northern capital. Of course we will not move the capital there because of safety issues. I also support the establishment of the capital in Lin'an. Lin'an can be called the southern capital and the real capital. Bianliang
It is more of a formal capital and more of a memory."
Xu Xiantu nodded, "Weichen supports the idea of establishing Beidu!"
By implication, he supported the Second Northern Expedition.
Zhao Gou nodded, "Anyway, let's prepare for war first!"
It was already late, and Qin Hui returned directly to the mansion. He went directly to the study, wrote a note, sealed it with wax pills, called for a close servant, and told him: "Go to the northern teahouse and get this."
Give the wax pill to the teahouse shopkeeper Shi and tell him that it is mine and he asked you to take it. He will understand naturally!"
The Northern Teahouse is a teahouse opened by Jin Guoguan. When Qin Hui contacted Jin Guoguan, he did not have to go directly to the Jin Guoguan. If someone saw him, he would be in trouble. It was more convenient to go to the teahouse.
The servant put away the wax pills and left. At this time, his wife Wang came in and said with a smile: "So the emperor has decided to launch the second Northern Expedition?"
Qin Hui nodded, "Bianliang is his inner demon. He will not be willing to take Bianliang back. Obviously, Queen Mother Wei also knew this, so she proposed to exterminate Li Qiong and exchange Xuzhou and other four states for Bianliang."
I then proposed a plan that could easily confiscate Han Shizhong's military power. This was something he never forgot, and the emperor finally agreed to the second Northern Expedition."
"What about Xu Xiantu? He has no objection?"
Qin Hui smiled slightly and said: "Xu Xiantu only cares about Lin'an as the capital. I know that many ministers have approached him, hoping that he can convince the emperor. This is also his own benefit. All his wealth is invested in Lin'an land. In fact, I
I suspect that the person who published the letter in the Beijing News is Xu Xiantu."
"Is there any basis for my suspicion?"
Qin Hui dipped his fingers into some tea and wrote on the table: "When the word "Xu" is broken down, it is a double plus a word "Yu". Isn't this the word "Yu Ren"?
Mrs. Wang clapped and laughed: "Master really sees through it!"
Qin Hui said proudly: "As long as I support the establishment of the capital in Lin'an, then he will support the Northern Expedition!"
"Will the Northern Expedition succeed?" Wang asked again.
Qin Hui shook his head, "I don't know. If there is only Li Qiong, I think we can succeed. But if the Western Army joins the war and the Jin soldiers also join the war, the situation will be complicated."
Hu Yun's flying pigeon sent a message to Jingzhao.
Chen Qing sighed to Jiang Yanxian: "I really didn't think well. I always thought that I would not treat Zheng Quantong badly and give him rent according to the market price. He must be a businessman! Businessmen value profits, but now I find that I have underestimated people."
Jiang Yanxian smiled and said: "It is not possible for those with money to rent such a large ship. Besides, he can make a lot of money with the sea ship, and the rent cannot make up for his losses. Now he only needs to rent a hundred guan, and he has to pay for all the crew."
From the expenses, it can be seen that Zheng Quantong was not doing it for money at all, but probably to report His Highness's life-saving grace to him last time.
"Should we still consider granting him a knighthood?"
"Your Highness, Zheng Tongquan is now the Duke of Hejian County. The next one up is the Duke of the Kingdom, and the next one up is the County King. It's not easy to be named!"
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said: "Things are not that complicated. The imperial court is the imperial court, and I am me. I do not recognize the title of the imperial court, just like the imperial court does not recognize the title of my title. I am considering making him the Duke of Gaoling County, which is already very good.
Yes, I will use the county title of Jingzhao to give him a title, which ordinary people cannot get."
Jiang Yan sighed in relief and said with a smile: "This makes sense!"
Chen Qing added: "Also, the imperial court may attack the north again. What does Mr. Jiang think?"
Jiang Yan pondered for a moment and said: "Your Highness, I am afraid that this matter may involve falling out with the imperial court. We must treat it with caution. I suggest that you convene a military and political meeting in the Internal Affairs Hall!"
Chen Qing nodded and immediately convened the Internal Affairs Hall to discuss strategies for the imperial court's Northern Expedition.
