Brother Song Taizu

Chapter 11 Yuan Yan persuades Jin and plots against Li Jun

In the blink of an eye, seven days flew by.

On this day, Zhao Guangmei was teaching his elder sister, younger sister, and mother how to play mahjong in the garden of his home. He had already piled up a pile of pocket money he had won.

Suddenly, a familiar face wearing the uniform of a magistrate in front of the palace ran over: "Third Young Master, Third Young Master, you are here, please come with me quickly."

"what happened?"

"The inspection is looking for you everywhere."

"What happened?"

"Yuan Yan, oh no, it was Yuan Jiedu who came to Beijing to persuade him to come in!"

"So fast?"

Zhao Kuangmei couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. This speed and efficiency were simply extraordinary.

Otherwise, Pan Mei is said to be the most powerful general in the early Song Dynasty. After all, he is still good at it.

Then he happily ran to the front office of the palace to see Zhao Kuangyin. Seeing that he looked a little strange, he simply asked: "I heard that Yuan Yan came to Beijing?"

"Yeah. You kid... you are really good at knowing things, which is impressive. I really underestimated you. You are so sure about things that Zhao Pu can't even predict."

With that said, Zhao Kuangyin waved his hand to exclude everyone else in the room, leaving only Zhao Kuangmei, and then motioned for him to find a place to sit by himself.

"The Pan Mei you recommended is indeed extraordinary. Just as you predicted, Yuan Yan not only persuaded me to join, but also came to Beijing to see me in person. This is a good start."

"Brother, it's not difficult for him."

"Of course I don't have it anymore. I will increase my rank and rank, and still let him retain the military power. We will set him up as a banner and let everyone in the world see our broadmindedness. I, Zhao Kuangyin, can tolerate even Yuan Yan. This world Is there anything else I can't tolerate?"

After saying that, he couldn't hold back and laughed for a while.

Zhao Kuangmei also smiled and said: "Since Yuan Yan has taken the initiative, I think the memorials to persuade other vassal towns to enter are coming soon, and it's time for you to give in and resign."

"Well, it is indeed time for the second wave, but the surrender is just a formality after all. Our real thorn in the side is Li Jun and Li Chongjin after all. Do you...really have a way?"

Zhao Kuangmei smiled and said: "Isn't Yuan Yan already here? Why, brother still doesn't believe me?"

"Hmph, who knows if you are just a blind cat that has hit a dead mouse. Please tell me quickly, how are you going to appease Li Jun and Li Chongjin?"

"Is this... It's really hard to tell you now, but brother, you have to promise me one thing, that is, no matter what rumors spread in the capital or even the world during the next period of time, you must not be nervous. Don’t take it seriously, because it must be from me.”

Zhao Kuangyin frowned and said, "You want to deal with these two powerful generals based on mere rumors?"

"Haha, brother, don't underestimate the rumors. Sometimes this thing is much crueler than killing someone with a knife."

"You kid is still playing mystery with me."

"Brother, just wait patiently. Not only will I help you get these two people, but I will also give you another one. It's a big surprise. But you must not forget the bet you promised me."

"Hmph, I'm already going to be the emperor, can I still lie to you?"

After saying that, Zhao Kuangmei said goodbye to Zhao Kuangyin with a smile, but instead of going home directly, she drove directly to find Sun Yue, shopkeeper Sun Da, one of the richest businessmen in Kaifeng City.

Shopkeeper Sun Da was also startled when he saw Zhao Kuangmei. He couldn't help but said in surprise: "Young master? What's the wind that brings you here?"

Zhao Kuangmei laughed loudly and said, "I'm here, so naturally good things will come. How has business been in the past few days?"

"Um... not bad, pretty good." "Huh? It seems that this is still not restored to the level before Chen Qiao's mutiny, but don't worry, my eldest brother is a wise man, take your time, it won't take long It will definitely take a long time to recover, and it will definitely be better than before, much better.”

What else could Sun Yue say?
"I hope this will be the case with my beautiful young master's good words."

"Boss Sun, tell me, we are friends, right?"

"I don't dare to talk about being friends with the beautiful young master. If the beautiful young master has something to do for a villain, please just give him the order directly. As long as the villain can do it, don't dare to refuse in the slightest."

"Hahaha, no wonder your business is so big, Boss Sun. You are sensible. But I really regard you as a friend. I dare not give you orders. As a friend, how about you do me another favor? Just treat it as a friend. I owe you a favor."

"Young master, please tell me."

"Please help me spread a rumor. I want this rumor to spread throughout Kaifeng within two days, and to Hedong within ten days. Can you do it?"

Sun Yue was stunned when he heard this, and couldn't help but said in surprise: "Another rumor? Ah this..."

"If it's difficult, forget it. I never let my friends do anything difficult."

"Ah, no, no, no, you recognize me as a friend, and I have already reached a high level. How can I shirk it? In the land of Hedong, I do have many contacts with the merchants there, but I don't know what the beautiful young master is going to spread. Where are the rumors?"

"Let's just say that Li Jun, the military envoy of the Zhaoyi Army, is dissatisfied with my elder brother and is secretly rebelling. He has secretly sent an envoy to collude with the Liao people in order to dedicate Taihang's natural protection to the past affairs of Emperor Shi Jingtang. He even wants to lure Khitan troops to Kaifeng again. city."

"Ah... huh?"

Sun Yue was stunned for a moment, and then his face turned pale.

"This... this is... a rumor, right? No, it can't be true. This... this sounds too real, right?"

Zhao Kuangmei smiled and said: "When a fake is true, it is also true, and when it is true, it is also true. Rumors must sound true to have the value of spreading. As for whether this is true or false, Haha, who knows, you can change between true and false at any time."

Sun Yue was a little stupid when he heard this.

If this rumor came true, he would probably have to pack up his bedroll and go somewhere to escape.

The place Li Jun is guarding is an important town in Luzhou. If this place is dedicated to the Khitans, the Liao Kingdom can easily cut off the Yellow River and even cut off the water transportation from the north to the south. By then, the entire north of the Yellow River will no longer be owned by the Han people. I'm afraid the influence is really not as high as that of Shi Jingtangxian's Yanyun Sixteen States!
Isn’t this a crime?
"How? Can it be done?"

Sun Yue sighed and said: "It's hard to tell if there are other rumors, but if it's this one, it will be no problem for it to spread throughout most of the week within three to five days, but...hey~ I just hope...the rumors are just rumors after all. ."

After saying that, this wealthy businessman even hunched over a little. He looked as if he was a year older, staring blankly into the distance in a daze.

Zhao Kuangmei smiled and didn't explain much. It was obvious that this was another plan to shoot the arrow first and then draw the target.

Who told him to read the history of Song Dynasty and understand Li Jun?
Although this person has many shortcomings, and he is not even remotely as wise as his elder brother in terms of wisdom and prowess, there is at least one thing that must be affirmed, that is, he has sworn to the death in history not to be a traitor.

To know the geographical location of his vassal town, it is easiest to collude with the Khitan. But historically, when he rebelled against Zhao Kuangyin, um, or in order to avenge the Hou Zhou Dynasty, he colluded with the Northern Han Dynasty and Hou Shu, and also colluded with the Hou Shu. Li Chongjin secretly concluded an alliance and indirectly colluded with the Southern Tang Dynasty, but he did not collude with the Khitan.

Emperor Liu Jun of the Northern Han Dynasty offered to introduce him to the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty, but he refused. He made it clear that if Liu Jun dared to let the Khitans get involved, he would immediately turn his back and attack the Northern Han Dynasty. .

During the entire rebellion, no matter what kind of grandson Zhao Kuangyin was, he ignored the Khitan's olive branch from the beginning to the end, until his family self-immolated and died. No one dared to mention colluding with the Khitan. Son, he will kill anyone.

So even though he was an opponent, at least Zhao Kuangmei recognized him as a man and did not embarrass our Central Plains general.

As the saying goes, a gentleman can deceive others. Now that he knows Li Jun's character, he naturally has to do the opposite to this point.

What inspires him is his national pride.

(End of this chapter)