Regardless of whether mortals are anxious or sorrowful, the sun will always rise as usual.
Half an hour later, the entire city of Suzhou was once again bathed in sunlight.
"Let's go, we should also go to the post station to rest!"
Looking at the brilliant sunshine outside, Han Mo stretched his body and said.
"Young master, don't we need to send someone to urge Young Master Yue and the others?"
After hearing Han Mo's words, Jiang Yan asked with some doubt.
"No need. If you don't trust them, don't use them. If you use them, don't doubt them. I believe they will understand my difficulties!"
Facing the rising sun, Han Mo said with full confidence.
"Yes!"
What happened last night spread throughout the entire city of Suzhou in less than an hour.
Almost all the officials in the entire Pacification Commissioner's Office knew that His Highness Prince Xin and Han Mo had chopped firewood all night in the snow, drinking wine all night, and only returned to the Pacification Commissioner's Office at the crack of dawn.
As soon as Han Mo settled down at the post station, a long line of people waiting to send their visiting cards had already formed outside the door.
Of course, these people spoke very politely, and their excuses were all similar.
Everyone strictly avoided mentioning official matters, and the excuses they came up with were all to visit the talented scholar Han, or to have a literary sparring session with Han Mo.
However, no matter how high their official positions were, or how famous they were in the literary world, their only response was three words: "Got it!"
Whether it was Zhao Zhen or Han Mo, after this meeting, they seemed to have reached a tacit understanding and maintained a strange silence.
At this moment, in the distant Hebei, in Tong Guan's camp, Tong Guan and Cai You were in distress.
"I say, Brother Ju'an, say something! It's been all night, and this matter has been dragging on for so long. There must be an explanation in the end!"
Seeing Cai You, who was silent, Tong Guan couldn't help it anymore. He frowned and stood up, patting the table.
No matter how angry Tong Guan was, Cai You remained silent, staring at the letter in front of him. He was not a naive novice; this person was clearly using him as a pawn today!
In front of him was the secret agreement reached between Tong Guan and the Jurchens.
According to the conditions of these soldiers, they could help the Great Song recover its lost territories. However, as a condition for their expedition, Tong Guan needed to provide them with 300,000 shi of grain and fodder. Furthermore, after this battle, they would only agree to return the captured Western Capital.
As for whether the Yan Capital would be returned, that would depend on the situation at the time!
It must be known that the Jurchens were not the Western Xia. At this time, the Jin Dynasty was at the peak of its power!
If this matter were agreed to, it would definitely not be hidden from the imperial court.
According to the initial alliance treaty signed between the Great Song and the Jin people, the sixteen prefectures of Yan and Yun belonged to the Great Song. Now, if the Jin people suddenly wanted to withhold the Yan Capital, how could Cai You dare to agree to this?
As long as he nodded today, if anything happened afterward, Tong Guan would most likely shift all the blame onto him.
But if he refused, then all his and Tong Guan's previous plans would be completely in vain!
If they fought, their own soldiers couldn't win. If they paid money for the Jin people to fight, these Jin people's appetites were too outrageous.
The Yan Capital had a strategic location and was a place of contention for military strategists. Even if Emperor Huizong of Song was incompetent, and even if the two of them held immense power, the consequences of this news reaching the country would be unbearable for the two of them!
Even after pondering for an entire night, Cai You still could not make up his mind.
"You've looked at this thing ten thousand times, what's so good about it? The time they left for us is only until noon today. You need to make a decision!"
Seeing that Cai You still didn't speak, Tong Guan stepped forward and snatched the letter.
"My Commissioner Tong, the front line is in such a state, what can I say? How can I say it?"
Seeing that he could not hide or evade, Cai You could only kick the ball back to Tong Guan again.
"Are you blaming me?"
After opening and closing his mouth several times, Tong Guan finally said with a depressed expression.
"How dare I blame you? We are already in the same boat at this point. What's the use of me blaming you? It's just that this matter is too big. Do you think the two of us can keep it a secret?"
"Then what do you suggest? Things have already come to this. If we don't show any results, will there still be a place for the two of us in the court? If you can't make up your mind, I'm afraid we only have one last option left..."
Tong Guan knew the consequences of doing this. Seeing that Cai You refused to take the bait, he had to bring out his backup plan.
"I say, Commissioner Tong, why are you still being so secretive with me at this point?"
After hearing his words, Cai You was so angry that his nose almost turned crooked. So, this person had been playing mind games with him all night?
After being so frustrated here for so long, you're telling me you still have a backup plan? Is this a joke?
"The last person who attacked the Yan Capital was Guo Yaoshi..."
After taking a deep breath, Tong Guan lowered his voice again.
"You mean..."
"Transfer the best soldiers from the army to him, provide him with the best military equipment, the best warhorses. I'll give him whatever he wants. Let him capture the Yan Capital at all costs!"
After Tong Guan finished speaking, Cai You fell silent again.
It had to be said that this idea was also unusually risky!
Guo Yaoshi was originally a surrendered general of the Liao Dynasty, and his Ever Victorious Army was also entirely composed of Liao people. Guo Yaoshi had only defected to them for less than half a year.
If, according to Tong Guan's approach, this person were to turn his back on them halfway, then Tong Guan and Cai You's careers would truly come to an end...
"Is this person reliable?"
After hesitating for a moment, Cai You asked again.
"Although this person is from Liao, the Liao Dynasty is already a sinking ship at this time. Do you think he will risk his life for the Yelü family?"
"But what if he defects to the Jin people?"
It was a time of war, and people's hearts were volatile. Moreover, the Song army had suffered consecutive defeats. Who could guarantee that this person would not have second thoughts?
If, as Tong Guan said, he gave him all the best soldiers, the best equipment, and the best horses, then he would truly become a prize!