"Peace talks." Li Gang said.
"What did you say?" Zhao Huan couldn't believe his ears. Li Gang, who always advocated war, actually wanted to negotiate?
What Zhao Huan couldn't believe even more was that Zhong Shidao actually nodded: "Yes, peace talks are the only way out."
"My two beloved ministers, what exactly do you mean?"
"Your Majesty," Li Gang bowed and said, "Right now, only peace talks can make the Jin army withdraw."
Zhong Shidao also continued, "Your Majesty, once the Jin army retreats, we can use the story of the Treaty of Chanyuan as an excuse to escort the Jin thieves, and then gather a large force on the south bank of the Yellow River to encircle and annihilate them."
Zhao Huan was overjoyed: "This is a great plan!"
"Alas," Zhong Shidao sighed. "The only way to negotiate peace is to pay compensation. Your Majesty would be breaking his promise and enriching himself. If you break your promise, the people will scorn you, and the soldiers will be dissatisfied. The Great Song Dynasty will also be in jeopardy."
Zhao Huan pondered for a moment and said, "I can't care about that anymore. If people want to scold me, let them scold me."
Li Gang added, "This matter must be kept secret, absolutely secret. We have failed so many times due to leaks, Yao Pingzhong being an example."
Zhao Huan was helpless, facing internal and external troubles. He could only endure, endure with all his might. If he could drive the Jin soldiers back to graze on the north bank of the Yellow River, he could then deal with the corrupt officials in the court and bring order to the government.
"Well, Cao Dongsheng. If this gets out to a fifth person, I'll have your head."
Cao Dongsheng felt wronged. There were four of us in this room. Why would you want my head if I leaked it?
"Your Majesty, what if Lord Li and Elder Zhong leaked it?" asked Cao Dongsheng.
"I will take your head too!"
Cao Dongsheng said with even greater grievance: "Your Majesty is wise! (You dog emperor)."
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