"Do you think they will agree to this condition?"
Back at the Jurchen camp, Salumu drank his wine and looked at Yang Tianshou.
"Isn't it precisely because we want them to disagree? Even if they agree to these two, can't we propose even more outrageous conditions?"
After sending away the soldiers serving them, Yang Tianshou said with a sinister smile.
"I'm really curious, in such a vast Great Song empire, is there no real man? To have a eunuch command the war, hum..."
After a few cups of wine, Salumu's face was full of disdain when he spoke of Tong Guan.
"Them choosing a eunuch is not a good thing for us? If it weren't for him, our mission wouldn't be so easy! I think we can rest here for a few days and then go back directly. When we come back next time, this place will be the land of the Great Jin!"
"Well said, when we come back next time, this place will be the land of the Great Jin!"
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. It was the ninth day of the fifth lunar month, and today was the last day of their agreement.
However, there was still no movement from Tong Guan's side, which made Yang Tianshou and Salumu start to have a little anticipation.
"Your Excellency, my Grand Council Commissioner invites you!"
They waited until almost noon when a junior officer from the Song army finally came to invite the two.
"Let's go. We've long wanted to hear what your Grand Council Commissioner has to say!"
After exchanging a glance, the two followed the man and came to Tong Guan's tent again.
"Grand Council Commissioner, 10 days have passed. What is your emperor's decision?"
At this moment, the Jin forces held the absolute initiative. Yang Tianshou's tone was so tough that Tong Guan felt uncomfortable.
"My official's intention is very clear. Since the alliance has been established, it should be executed according to the alliance. The items on this list will not be more or less. If you agree, then both sides will execute according to the alliance. If you insist on blackmailing, then the eighty thousand imperial guards of my Great Song are not to be trifled with!"
Tong Guan said as he heavily slammed his hand on the table in front of him.
"If that's the case, then there's nothing more to say. Goodbye!"
After exchanging another glance, Yang Tianshou cupped his hands to Tong Guan and turned to walk out of the tent.
This time, it was Tong Guan who was dumbfounded.
Although he had received the emperor's edict, the emperor had not told him to start a war directly!
In the edict, Emperor Huizong only told him that he could adopt a firm stance, but now these Jin people were turning around and leaving, which made Tong Guan feel quite awkward.
Could it be that he had been too aggressive?
But to call them back now seemed too much of a loss of face. Tong Guan was truly in a dilemma.
"They just left like that?"
After a full quarter of an hour, Tong Guan looked at Wang Anzhong again.
"Grand Council Commissioner, should I go after them?"
After being stunned for a long time, Wang Anzhong suddenly reacted. If the Jin people really left like this, what if a war truly broke out?
The imperial army had not yet mobilized at this time!
If the Jin people launched a surprise attack, with the meager troops he had, it would really not be enough.
"Don't mind them, they dare not start a war!"
After gritting his teeth, Tong Guan said defiantly.
"But..."
"Alright, there's nothing to debate. I'll issue an order to mobilize the troops. As long as we put on a good show, I don't believe they dare to have the guts! Oh, and send someone to find Guo Yaoshi!"
After taking a deep breath, Tong Guan looked at Wang Anzhong again.
"Grand Council Commissioner, you intend to..."
"They want to scout our military intelligence? Then let them see my Chang Sheng Army!"
"Your wisdom is brilliant, Grand Council Commissioner!"
After hearing Tong Guan's words, Wang Anzhong immediately began to flatter him.
"Alright, this matter ends here. You go and delay their departure. No matter what, drag it out for another day. After the Chang Sheng Army is ready, then let them go back!"
"Yes!"
Wang Anzhong acknowledged, then turned and left Tong Guan's tent.
Meanwhile, as soon as Yang Tianshou returned to his camp, he immediately released a male eagle.
"What good land! When we come back next time, this will be our pasture!"
Looking at the faint wisps of smoke in the distance, Yang Tianshou's eyes were filled with greed.
"Yes, these foolish Song people, do they really think we dare not start a war?"
Salumu said, looking at the Song army's camp with disdain.
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Tong Guan's every action reached Han Mo's ears within three days.
After reading all the intelligence, Han Mo felt a headache.
However, this matter also made Han Mo determined. It seemed that the time had come to recall the Mingzhou Navy and the Quanzhou Navy.
Now, it was time to let those Jurchen people witness how powerful the Song army's navy was!
Although these two naval forces had never cooperated in battle, and they were not yet at their peak, Han Mo believed that when the two navies met, Li Bao would definitely give the enemy a surprise!
"Someone!"
"My Lord!"
Hearing Han Mo's summons, Jiang Yan immediately walked in from outside the door.
"Go to the Huang family and find Huang Linghe for me!"
"Yes!"
Thinking of the vast ocean, Han Mo now missed the satellites and telegraphs of later generations.
If there was a telephone, he wouldn't have to send a whole fleet to deliver a message...
Even if they were lucky enough to have calm seas all the way, it would take at least a month for the round trip!
"My Lord, you were looking for me?"
Half an hour later, Huang Linghe finally arrived at Han Mo's study.
Even though they were of similar age, Huang Linghe dared not show any disrespect when he saw Han Mo.
"Time is pressing, so I'll get straight to the point. I need to recall the Mingzhou Navy and the Quanzhou Navy for some matters, so I want you to guard the South Seas for me."
After pouring Huang Linghe a cup of tea, Han Mo said nonchalantly.
"My Lord, you are..."
Hearing Han Mo's words, Huang Linghe's eyes widened. The foreign tribes overseas respected power but not virtue. Without a strong army to suppress them, how could their interests in the South Seas be guaranteed?
"Don't worry, we're only withdrawing some of the main forces, not all of them!"