Although Wanyan Huo Nu did not know what the seven captures and seven releases meant, she was somewhat convinced and grateful.

Since the East and West Field Armies all expressed their support, those outside the Great Wall were incapable of doing anything even if they were sarcastic. Moreover, they were arguing for tribal democracy, which angered the young king, the local forces in Yanyun who took advantage of the new king's ascension to the throne, and Qin Hui and other surrendered people.

Therefore, after some trouble, it was exactly the opposite of what those people thought, because of the support of the army, local forces in the Yanyun area and surrendered people, and the fact that one of the three brothers, King Jin Wanyan Erlido, was becoming more and more devout in Buddhism, and his health was gradually deteriorating like Wanyan Loushi's generation, the actual power of King Wei Wanyan Wushu increased instead of decreased.

Back to that night, the military meeting was passed without any surprise, and the central government officials naturally returned to their camps to rest.

By this time, people like Hong Ya and Zheng Xiunian, who were not used to long-distance marches with the army, were already exhausted and simply lay down.

But Qin Hui, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, was an exception. When he was young, he was nicknamed Qin Changjiao. Later, he was captured by the north, so he was used to the bumpy ride early. So after he returned, instead of resting, he called up several of his servants and guards, and patrolled the camp with lanterns and torches, regardless of the rising autumn wind... Whenever he saw someone in need of something, he would always find a way to help; when he saw someone who was wronged on the road, he would always comfort them... After a round, he could talk to the Jurchens, the Han people of Yanyun, the Bohai people, the Xi people, and the Khitan people.

However, after completing the inspection and returning to his own tent, Minister Qin was surprised to find that someone had come to his tent early and was waiting for him, and must have been waiting for a long time.

That’s right, the person who came was none other than one of the most powerful people in the world today—Wanyan Wushu, the King of Wei and Prime Minister of the Great Jin Dynasty.

"Mr. Qin, have you read all the reports from the south?"

Wanyan Wushu, who was reading the official newspaper, sat on Qin Hui's couch without any hesitation. He raised his head after hearing the noise. Under the light, his white face with a slight beard was facing Qin Hui.

"Of course I have seen it."

Facing the increasingly imposing Wanyan Wushu, Qin Hui bowed carefully, then calmly but somewhat cautiously sat down on a stool opposite his bed.

"What does Prime Minister Qin think?" Wuzhu put down the report and asked seriously.

"I think that the official in the south is indeed a brave and powerful ruler, but he is a little too anxious. This time, many things he did were actually a bit treacherous and not like what a wise ruler would do..." Qin Hui said sincerely.

"What is the evil way?" Wushu continued to ask seriously.

"The so-called trickery means taking shortcuts by using deceitful tactics." Qin Huizhi was still sincere.

"Is this a trick?" Wuzhu pointed to the bedside and reported, but still could not ask any more questions.

"Of course it is." Qin Huizhi insisted. "For the sake of thirty million taels, he would do anything he could, how could that not be a trick?"

Wuzhu frowned slightly but said nothing.

Perhaps seeing what Wushu was thinking, Qin Xianggong took the initiative to explain: "However, these things in the court report are only considered trickery for Emperor Zhao, because he is the emperor of a great country, commanding hundreds of millions of people. If it were done by someone else, it would not be considered trickery... Even here, only when the king reaches adulthood can it be considered trickery."

Wuzhu raised his eyebrows slightly and nodded slowly, but he was still a little confused: "Does the emperor of a great country have to govern the country in an upright manner like an upright soldier?"

"That's right." Qin Hui didn't hesitate at all. "Because the most important thing for an emperor of a great country is his identity as an emperor. With this identity, the most important thing is that everyone in the world recognizes this identity... For example, Emperor Zhao was in a panic during the Jingkang period, almost like a dog that had lost its home, but once he took power, Li Gang, Lu Haowen, Han Shizhong, and Zhang Jun followed him. Killing Huang Qianshan was like killing a fly, and killing Liu Guangshi was like killing a chicken... Why? It's because he is the emperor of the Song Dynasty, the emperor! Everyone recognizes his identity!"

Wuzhu nodded repeatedly: "I understand what you mean... The Song Dynasty is too big, with too many scholars and civilians, and its own power is too mixed. If you want to mobilize its power to do things, no method can be more useful than his official status in the long run, so maintaining prestige is the most reasonable and appropriate method... And his actions, selling his private property, snatching maritime business, and the things that Jin Bushi personally said about forcing envoys and forcing transactions from Goryeo, although they can quickly raise some money, they will hurt his prestige. In the long run, it is not worth the loss. Is that what you mean?"

"The King of Wei is wise." Qin Hui nodded quickly.

"But, what if he managed to collect 30 million guan in a short period of time, and then launched a northern expedition directly, and the northern expedition was successful in the end?" Wuzhu suddenly frowned. "His current prestige as an emperor is mostly gained on the battlefield, right? He spent some of it, exchanged it for some silver, and then went to war again. If he wins again, then he doesn't have to worry about his long-term prestige?"

"What the King of Wei said is absolutely right." Qin Hui seemed to have expected this question, but he asked back while twirling his beard. "But what if he loses? Wouldn't he have to pay back the money with interest?"

"So, the outcome will have to be decided on the battlefield?" Wuzhu frowned even more. "But why do I feel like Mr. Qin has said nothing after all his talk?"

"The King of Wei is joking." Qin Hui shook his head and smiled bitterly. "I'm already on the wanted list in the south. I share the glory and disgrace with the Jin Dynasty. Why should I bother with the King of Wei? In contrast, I have a question for His Royal Highness the King of Wei... Your Highness knows about military affairs. Do you think it's better for the Song army to cross the river earlier and when they are weaker, or later and when they are stronger? Doesn't the king want the enemy to come earlier?"

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