Three days later, Chen Qing returned to Quanzhou. At this time, the imperial decree had also been sent to Quanzhou. It was officially clarified that the jurisdiction of Quanzhou was transferred from the Fujian Road Xuanfu Envoy Department to the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Envoy Department.
But to Chen Qing's surprise, none of the officials in Quanzhou, big or small, offered to resign.
In order to better control Quanzhou, Chen Qingze established the Sichuan-Shaanxi Shipping Department in Quanzhou. Wang Di, the director of the Warehousing Department, served as the first municipal shipping department, and Pan Feng, the former Quanzhou branch of the imperial court, served as deputy director.
Ling, Pan Feng was Lu Yihao’s disciple, and Lu Yihao recommended him to Chen Qing.
In addition, Chao Kun served as the judge of the Municipal Shipping Office and as the liaison envoy to Penghu. Chen Qing specially allocated three large ships of 10,000 stones to be used by the Municipal Shipping Office. One of them was used as a ferry between Quanzhou and Penghu. It was tentatively scheduled to run once every ten days.
trip.
Commander Yang Tai served as Quanzhou Sima and regiment training envoy, and led 6,000 troops to be stationed in Quanzhou. The 5,000 troops were renamed Quanzhou Army, which essentially belonged to the Quanzhou local army. Among them, the commander Li Hao led 1,000 soldiers to be stationed in the Penghu Islands, rotating once a year.
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Three days after completing various arrangements, Chen Qing summoned all officials from the seven counties of Quanzhou for the last time. In the afternoon of that day, ninety-seven large ships carrying 24,000 troops left Quanzhou Bay, filled up their sails, and sailed toward the
Go north.
Just ten days after Chen Qing left Lin'an, Wan Yanchang also arrived in Lin'an.
With Wanyan Nianhan completely losing power, only Wanyan Wushu was left to support the Jin Dynasty's hardliners against the Song Dynasty. However, Wanyan Wushu's record was not good. He lost more than he won against Yue Fei's army, especially when he formed
The signing army was almost guaranteed to lose every battle when it encountered Yue Fei's army, so much so that the Jin Dynasty court gradually lost confidence in Wanyan Wushu.
At this time, Wan Yanchang took the opportunity to propose a new idea, to join forces with the Song Dynasty to deal with Chen Qing. This suggestion was actually put forward after Chen Qing captured Taiyuan, and was supported by the moderate Wanyan Zongqian and Wanyan Zongqing of the Jin Kingdom.
He fully supported it, but Wanyan Wushu was firmly opposed. He believed that the Song Dynasty's army was vulnerable, and they should attack Chen Qing with all their strength after destroying the Song Dynasty.
Jin hardliners and moderates continued to compete in the Jin court. However, after the Jin emperor realized the growing threat from Chen Qing, especially Wanyan Wushu, who was unable to capture Jianghuai, the Jin emperor's attitude finally changed.
The moderates.
Wanyan Wushu had to withdraw his troops and return to Bianliang, and Yue Fei also led his troops to retreat to the Nanyang line in Dengzhou to create an atmosphere for reconciliation between the two sides.
In the morning, Wan Yanchang arrived in Lin'an for the third time. Left Prime Minister Zhu Shengfei went out of the city to greet Wan Yanchang on behalf of the emperor. Wan Yanchang was welcomed to the Jinguo Pavilion. Wan Yanchang kept Zhu Shengfei because he wanted to know about Chen Qing's previous situation in Lin'an.
"Forget about what happened before. The emperor is extremely aggrieved. He said that he was like having a nightmare. He was surrounded by Chen Qing's 100,000 troops. He had to agree to many aggrieved terms."
Wan Yanchang asked with a smile: "I wonder what aggrieved terms your emperor has agreed to?"
Zhu Shengfei sighed, "For example, Chen Qing was granted the title of King Yong, and was granted the title of a prince with a different surname during his lifetime. This has never happened since the founding of the Song Dynasty. Usually, the title was granted after death, and the jurisdiction of the five states on Jinghu South Road was transferred.
Chen Qing finally reached out to Jinghu South Road."
"But I heard that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty also received the abdication edict from the late emperor. Isn't it reciprocal?"
"Has Marshal Wanyan ever heard that ministers and emperors are equals?"
Wan Yanchang nodded, "I understand. It was Chen Qing who lost the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers and acted aggressively towards the emperor as a minister. That's why you feel deeply aggrieved."
"Exactly!"
Wan Yanchang pondered for a moment and then asked: "When I came here, I heard that Chen Qing's army was still gathered in Wuhu. Could it be that Chen Qing's 100,000-strong army has not returned to Sichuan and Shaanxi yet?"
"It seems not yet. Chen Qing led part of his fleet to Quanzhou, and his army is still waiting in Wuhu."
"What did Chen Qing do in Quanzhou?" Wan Yanchang became even more confused.
"They are saying that the Western Army's military expenditure is too high and they cannot bear it. They are planning to engage in overseas trade. We really can't think of a reason why he wants Quanzhou, so let's just believe him."
Wan Yanchang was also full of doubts. Quanzhou was too far away from Sichuan and Shaanxi and had little military value. Could it be that he really wanted to do overseas trade?
He temporarily suppressed this thought and asked again: "Then, has your emperor ever thought of sending troops to destroy Chen Qing?"
"How could I not have thought about it? But thinking about it is one thing, but whether it can be done is another matter."
"What if our two families join forces?"
Wan Yanchang asked tentatively: "Does Mr. Zhu think the emperor will accept it?"
Wan Yanchang is not worried about Zhu Shengfei's attitude. Zhu Shengfei is from the Queen Mother. Queen Mother Wei will definitely support Jin Guo's proposal, and Qin Hui will also support it. Xu Xiantu has always been a centrist, and both the left and right ministers support him. Li Guang alone cannot cause trouble, so
The key still lies in the attitude of the emperor.
Zhu Shengfei hesitated for a while and said: "This matter was discussed by Qin Xianggong and the emperor. I was not present. I don't understand the emperor's attitude."
"Okay! I understand. Thank you Mr. Zhu for your sincere reception."
At night, a carriage, escorted by dozens of black-clad horseback warriors, slowly stopped in front of Qin Hui's mansion. Although Qin Hui was very reluctant to have Wan Yanchang come to his mansion, Wan Yanchang ignored his attitude. As night fell,
After that, they forcibly came to Qin Hui's prime minister's country, and Qin Hui had no choice but to come out to greet him.
Wan Yanchang came out of the carriage and said with a smile: "I'm disturbing Mr. Qin's rest!"
"Marshal please!"
The two of them entered the mansion and went directly to the guest hall, where they sat down separately.
"Marshal, are you okay with your rest?"
Qin Hui wanted to say a few words, but Wan Yanchang waved his hand and said: "Let's make a long story short. I wrote to you before, proposing that both parties join forces to deal with Chen Qing. I want to know, what is your emperor's attitude towards this suggestion?"
Qin Hui shook his head and said: "The emperor only agrees to half of your plan. He welcomes the long-term truce and reconciliation, but he has concerns about attacking Chen Qing."
"What are your concerns?"
"The worry lies with the late emperor. Once we fall out with Chen Qing, he will support the late emperor on the throne, and two great Song Dynasties will be formed. The emperor is never willing to see such a situation happen."
Wan Yanchang said calmly: "Didn't the late emperor announce his abdication?"
Qin Hui smiled bitterly and said, "You can also ascend the throne again if you abdicate."
"Didn't Mr. Qin give the emperor a good advice?"
Qin Hui said helplessly: "He is very opinionated on this issue, and no one can persuade him."
Qin Hui did not tell Wan Yanchang explicitly that the Han people all over the world, including the Song Dynasty army, believed that Chen Qing was a hero against the Jin. Once the imperial court and the Jin Kingdom joined forces to attack Chen Qing, the legitimacy and legitimacy of the imperial court would be over, and everyone in the world would support it.
Another Song Dynasty that resisted the Jin Dynasty.
No matter how stupid the emperor was, he was not stupid enough to do so, so he jointly attacked Chen Qing. The emperor vetoed it and only agreed to sign a long-term armistice agreement.
Wan Yanchang understood a little. He thought for a while and then said: "Maybe it can be like this. The imperial army entered Sichuan in the name of supporting Chen Qing. In name, it supported Chen Qing, but in fact it was to seize Sichuan."
Qin Hui sighed, "This is not realistic! Unless Chen Qing agrees to the imperial army entering Sichuan to help in the war, a fierce battle will definitely break out on the Three Gorges Road."
Wan Yanchang's face sank and he said coldly: "You mean, the Song Dynasty is unwilling to join forces with us to deal with Chen Qing?"
"this."
Qin Hui did not dare to refuse outright, so he could only reply vaguely: "Let's discuss it again! See if we can find a good compromise."