Chapter 319 Wanyan Zongyi’s forbearance
The night was as dark as ink, and the lights in Shangjing City were still dim, but Wanyan Zongyi's mood seemed to be dyed with a layer of gloom. Ludo's rebellion was not only a military betrayal, but also a deep sting to his personal emotions.
"Brother, we can't just let it go!" Wanyan Zongmei said angrily, "Lu Duo is a wolf-hearted man. We must pursue him and bring him back to hold him accountable!"
Wanyan Zongyi slowly raised his head, with a trace of exhaustion and helplessness in his eyes, "Zongmei, do you know, Lu Duo once fought alongside me, he is my trusted brother. Now that he has turned back, I feel pain in my heart, It’s worse than losing a city and a place.”
"Brother!" Wanyan Zongmei interrupted eagerly, "At this moment, Lu Duo has betrayed, we should make a decisive decision, pursue him, and bring him to justice!"
Wanyan Zongyi smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Zongmei, you are too impulsive. Since Lu Duo has decided to counterattack, he must be prepared. If we pursue him rashly, we may be ambushed by him. What's more, now that the DPRK You also know the situation in China. If we act rashly, we may give people an excuse. "
When Wanyan Zongmei heard this, although she felt unwilling to do so, she also knew that what Wanyan Zongyi said was true. He punched the table with hatred, "Are we going to let him go like this?"
Wanyan Zongyi took a deep breath, and the fatigue in his eyes was replaced by determination, "Let him go? No, we will not let any betrayer go. However, what we need is strategy, not blindness."
He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the night in the distance. "Ludo's betrayal also made me see some things clearly. We must re-examine our power layout and strengthen internal unity. We cannot allow such things to happen again." occur."
When Wanyan Zongmei heard this, a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes. He knew that Wanyan Zongyi was not only a general, but also a leader with foresight.
"Then what should we do now?" Wanyan Zongmei asked.
Wanyan Zongyi turned around and looked at him firmly, "First of all, we must strengthen the city defense to ensure the safety of the upper capital. Secondly, we must pay close attention to the court's movements. If Lu Duo counterattacks, the court will definitely take action. Finally, Send people to secretly contact those forces that are dissatisfied with the imperial court, maybe we can find new allies. "
As Wanyan Zongyi's order was issued, the entire city of Shangjing began to have undercurrents. Soldiers stepped up patrols and set up strict checks at the city gate.
At the same time, Wanyan Zongyi also sent many confidants to various places to contact potential allies.
Within the imperial court, the news about Ludo's rebellion also caused quite a shock.
At the same time, the troops led by Ludo also encountered many dangers on the way.
Although they successfully returned to the capital, the road ahead was not easy.
Not only the weather was bad and the journey was difficult and dangerous, but also they had to be wary of Wanyan Zongyi's pursuers and the suspicion of the court.
Chapter Thirteen: Undercurrent
Under the moonlight, in the quiet night, a group of spies dressed in black shuttled through the jungle like ghosts. Their target was the Song Dynasty court thousands of miles away.
In this night, a secret report about betrayal and conspiracy is being passed quietly.
At the same time, the commander of the Imperial City Department was waiting anxiously in the study.
Important news will come tonight, which is related to the delicate relationship between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom.
He looked out the window from time to time, feeling uneasy in his heart.
Finally, a rush of footsteps broke the silence of the study.
A spy came in a hurry, clutching a secret letter in his hand.
Upon seeing this, Wen Boyuan immediately stepped forward, took the secret letter from the spy, and couldn't wait to read it.
The contents of the secret message made Wen Boyuan's face become solemn instantly.
The news that Lu Duo betrayed Wanyan Zongyi was like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. He knew that this news meant that a possible storm was coming for the Song Dynasty court.
Wen Boyuan did not dare to delay, immediately straightened his clothes and hurried out of the house. In the night, his figure looked extremely firm and decisive.
He knew that he had to inform Princess Zhao Yingluo of the news as soon as possible. She was the decision-maker in the court, and only she could decide the next actions of the Song Dynasty.
Soon, Wen Boyuan came to the side entrance of the palace.
He showed his token and entered the palace smoothly.
Passing through the long corridor, he came to Her Royal Highness the Princess's palace.
At this time, Zhao Yingluo was reading the memorial under the lamp, with a hint of imperceptible fatigue on her face.
Wen Boyuan walked up to Zhao Yingluo, bowed deeply, and then respectfully handed over the secret letter.
Zhao Yingluo took the secret letter and slowly unfolded it. Her eyes swept over the secret letter, and her face gradually became grim.
"Lu Duo actually betrayed Wanyan Zongyi?" Zhao Yingluo sneered and threw the secret letter on the table, "This Jin Kingdom Emperor Wanyan Zonghan really has many tricks."
Wen Boyuan stood aside, secretly admiring Zhao Yingluo's calmness and decisiveness. He took a deep breath, and then asked respectfully: "Your Highness, how should we deal with this situation?"
Zhao Yingluo didn't speak, her eyes turned to the night outside the window again.
She knew in her heart that this situation was indeed a huge challenge for Da Song.
What she needs to consider is not only the issue of Lu Duo's betrayal, but also the relationship between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom, as well as the various disputes within the court.
After a long time, Zhao Yingluo finally spoke: "Tomorrow morning, we will convene civil and military officials to discuss the matter. This situation requires collective wisdom and joint response."
When Wen Boyuan heard this, his heart trembled. He knew that there would be a fierce debate tomorrow morning. But he also believed that under the leadership of Zhao Yingluo, the Song Dynasty court would be able to overcome this difficulty.
As soon as it dawned, the court hall of the Song Dynasty was already bustling with noise.
The civil and military officials were talking a lot, and everyone's face was full of worry and uneasiness.
The news that Lu Duo betrayed Wanyan Zongyi was like a heavy hammer, hitting the heart of the Song Dynasty court hard.
Wen Boyuan stood in the crowd, his eyes shuttled among the ministers, secretly calculating the next situation in his heart. He knew that today's morning meeting would definitely be a battle of words.
Finally, the bell rang, and Zhao Yingluo walked into the court surrounded by the maids. There was a touch of determination and calmness on her face, as if she was ready to deal with everything.
"Everyone is safe." Zhao Yingluo's voice was not loud, but it was enough to silence the entire court.
She glanced at the civil and military officials present, and then spoke slowly: "I think everyone already knows the news about Lu Duo's betrayal of Wanyan Zongyi. The purpose of convening everyone today is to discuss how to deal with this situation."
As soon as she finished speaking, there was a buzz of discussion in the court hall.
Some ministers believed that they should support Wanyan Zongyi in his crusade against Lu Duo to demonstrate the majesty of the Song Dynasty; others believed that they should communicate with the Jin court to ease the relationship between the two parties and avoid further conflicts.
Wen Boyuan stood aside and listened quietly to everyone's discussion.
He knows that everyone's opinions represent their respective positions and interests.
What he needs to do is to find a balance point so that the Song Dynasty court can maintain stability in this crisis.
"Wen Aiqing, what do you think?" Zhao Yingluo suddenly turned her gaze to Wen Boyuan, obviously seeking his opinion.
