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It was the war faction led by Jin Wuzhu.

Wanyan Talan and his ilk, the "peace faction," were dealt with.

They were all executed on charges of treason.

Chapter 387 Each Person's Little Calculations

Wu Qi bought several sons,

Wanyan Talan's sons,

There were also quite a few Jurchen nobles.

They were all executed by Jin Wuzhu for treason.

Qin Hui was the plenipotentiary representative of the Southern Song Dynasty.

The year they began peace negotiations with the Jin Dynasty,

The pro-peace faction in the Jin Dynasty was eliminated by the pro-war faction.

Because they are indeed discussing governing by demarcation.

This was unacceptable to the Jin Dynasty's pro-war faction.

At that time, a series of political massacres occurred within the Jin state.

The Jin army in various regions was thrown into chaos.

This led to a series of victories for the Song army over the next two years.

This situation was extremely advantageous to the Southern Song Dynasty.

But Zhao Gou and Qin Hui still wanted to negotiate peace.

Instead of capitalizing on their victory, they launched a counterattack.

They actually crippled themselves to show their sincerity.

Zhang Jun, Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, and others were relieved of their military command.

Thus, twelve gold tablets were issued.

Amidst the chaos within the Jin state

The Southern Song Dynasty reached the Shaoxing Peace Treaty at the cost of executing Yue Fei.

"The emperor secretly sent someone to find me,"

Wanyan Zongwang asked,

"What do you think?"

Wanyan Talan gave an ambiguous answer:

"The emperor is actually a very good person."

They are not Wu Qimai's people.

But we can use Wu Qi's money to do some things.

Wu Qimai will definitely speak up for them.

The Taizong faction of the Jin Dynasty thus began to take root.

Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Talan were the leaders of the Taizong faction.

Wanyan Talan said, "South of Youzhou, the land is flat as far as the eye can see."

“The Ming army could launch a large-scale attack at any time.”

"Although we have relocated a large number of people to Youzhou,"

"But they've been requisitioning grain for the past few years,"

"Many of the various ethnic groups who migrated here have died."

"Another major war,"

"Youzhou definitely cannot be defended,"

"Moreover, powerful clans from various ethnic groups are very likely to defect."

"Nianhan (Wanyan Zonghan) said that once war breaks out,"

"He will bring his troops to join us,"

“At that time, the armies on both the east and west routes can fight the Ming army together,” Wanyan Zongwang said.

Wanyan Talan asked, "You're reluctant to leave this place?"

Nonsense, the entire territory of Youyan and several other prefectures...

This is the foundation of Wanyan Zongwang's position.

How could he possibly give it up?

If we can just get through these next few years...

This allows them to achieve self-sufficiency.

Wanyan Zongwang was able to become a regional warlord.

But once they abandon Youyan...

Retreating to Liaodong would mean being at the mercy of others.

Wanyan Zongwang will be completely controlled by the Shizu lineage.

Wanyan Zongwang tacitly agreed.

Wanyan Talan then asked, "How about negotiating peace with the Ming Dynasty?"

"Peace?"

Wanyan Zongwang's eyes lit up.

He hadn't really considered that.

Wanyan Talan said, "Take the young emperor, the empress dowager, and those ministers,"

"Send it to Kaifeng and hand it over to the Liangshan emperor for disposal."

"In exchange for peace between Kim Jong-un and Kim Jong-un."

"Let's follow the old border between the Song and Liao dynasties,"

"From now on, the Jin and Ming kingdoms will govern each other by a designated border."

Wanyan Zongwang frowned and said, "It's fine here."

"But Nianhan would probably be unwilling."

Datong belonged to the Liao Dynasty during the Northern Song Dynasty.

But Wanyan Zonghan's territory at this time,

However, it also occupied the territories of the Northern Song Dynasty, including Daizhou, Xinzhou, Fuzhou, Fengzhou, Ninghua Army, and Kelan Army.

If the two countries of Kim and Ming negotiate peace,

The Ming Dynasty will inevitably demand the return of its territory.

Will Wanyan Zonghan vomit up what he eats?

Wanyan Talan suggested, "We can send an envoy to Kaifeng."

"Just say we won't send troops."

"Let the Ming army go and attack Nianhan."

"They beat Nianhan so badly he couldn't withstand it,"

"He would naturally be willing to negotiate peace."

Chapter 388 Crossing the Sea and Rushing Forward

"Nonsense!"

Wanyan Zongwang was furious.

Wanyan Talan remained silent.

His demands were clearly different from those of Wanyan Zongwang.

The two parted on bad terms.

Wanyan Zongwang stormed back to his residence.

When he summoned his advisors, he became estranged.

He repeated Wanyan Talan's words and asked:

"Mr. Shi, what do you think we should do next?"

Shi Li'ai said, "The Ming army is powerful and formidable."

"The land of Youyan is difficult to defend,"

"The Marshal should retreat to the Jinzhou and Guangning area."

"Although that place is subject to oblique control,"

"But the Marshal had managed affairs in Guangning Prefecture for several years,"

"The powerful clans of all ethnic groups there are loyal to the Marshal."

"It can also benefit the people of Youyan,"

“Then they will be moved back to populate Jinzhou, Guangning Prefecture, and Chengzhou.”

Wanyan Zongwang thought this plan was feasible.

But they couldn't bear to give up this territory.

Shi Li'ai continued, "As long as we retreat to Liaodong,"

"The Marshal possesses the lands of Guangning Prefecture, Jinzhou, and Chengzhou."

"We have manpower, food, and soldiers."

"And the Ming army wanted to attack,"

"The only option is to take the coastal route,"

"Or launch a surprise attack across the sea,"

"It's easy to defend no matter what."

"As for the Youyan region, if we can maintain peace and refrain from war for three years,"

"Let the people rest and recuperate,"

"Nature can be the foundation of a hegemonic enterprise."

"But can the Marshal guarantee that there will be no war for three years?"

"No."

Wanyan Zongwang shook his head.

Shi Li'ai did not try to persuade him further.

Give Wanyan Zongwang some time to think it over.

Such a strategy is tantamount to reverting to a situation from several years ago.

At that time, the Jin dynasty also occupied several prefectures in Youzhou and Yanzhou.

However, they agreed to sell directly to the State of Song.

They also relocated the entire population.

However, Wanyan Zongwang had two concerns.