After two days' drive, Su Chen's motorcade arrived at Jinling City in the afternoon.

The eunuch who delivered the order said to Su Chen: "Marquis Anguo, the official family has an order. As soon as you enter Jinling, no matter morning or evening, you will first enter the palace to meet the saint. Please follow the slave family to the palace to receive your order."

Su Chen nodded slightly, understanding that Li Yu wanted to comfort him immediately. Although Su Chen didn't want to see him, he couldn't get rid of this side, so he nodded in agreement and followed the eunuch to the Jinling City Palace.

There was no waiting at the palace gate, and he entered the palace directly and went straight to the imperial study room where Li Yu was.

When Li Yu learned that Su Chen had returned to Jinling and entered the palace, he immediately put down what he was doing and asked the eunuchs to introduce Su Chen into Chengxin Hall.

"I have paid homage to the official!" Su Chen saluted according to the rules.

Li Yu watched Su Chen kneel down and salute, walked out from behind the desk, stretched out his hand to help Su Chen up, and said: "Marquis Anguo, there is no need to be polite. You have been resisting in Runzhou these days. Wu Yue's army has resisted the enemy several times, and your contribution is remarkable. , I am at the rear and have often heard about your achievements and rumors. You have done very well.

Su Chen said humbly: "These are what I should do. Protecting the people of Runzhou is also what I am determined to do. This trip will fulfill my mission."

"Someone come and give me a seat!"

Li Yu called the eunuch and brought a chair to Su Chen, asking him to sit down and communicate with him.

It was obvious that Li Yu was extremely enthusiastic this time. It seemed that he felt ashamed of Su Chen, so he tried his best to make up for it.

Su Chen saw it in his eyes and felt like a bright mirror in his heart.

Li Yu said: "You must have received the imperial decree and already know part of the news about the peace talks between the Tang and Song Dynasties. On behalf of the royal family and the court, I apologize to you for this matter. The country is facing life and death, and any opportunity for peace cannot be easily given up. .And your talent is already famous not only in the Tang State, but also in the Song State. Therefore, it is not entirely a bad thing that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, invites you by name to serve as an official in the Song State. .

"You also know that the Tang State cannot compete with the Song Dynasty, and the gap in strength is getting bigger and bigger, and the territory is shrinking. The national power is declining, and I have no idea how many years it can last, but the Song Dynasty is thriving and strong. Talk about the future. You may not be able to unify the world. Since the Emperor of the Song Dynasty cherishes talents and appreciates your talents, and you can contribute to the peaceful relations between the Tang and Song Dynasties, I have considered it again and again and decided to accept the conditions of the Song Dynasty peace talks and send you to Are you willing to accept the development of the north?"

Su Chen listened to Li Yu's sincere advice and lowered his stature, and sneered in his heart. If he believed his sincerity, he would really be betrayed and even help count the money.

However, many of Su Chen's properties were still in the Southern Tang Dynasty, and he did not want to break up with them directly, otherwise his relatives and friends in the Southern Tang Dynasty would also be affected.

Now that the deal is a foregone conclusion, and he is destined to be sent to the north, he might as well put in enough superficial effort to make both parties feel comfortable, so as to maximize his own interests.

Su Chen said: "I understand the good intentions of the officials. Currently, the front lines on both sides are in crisis and may collapse at any time. Once the war spreads, it will be our Jiangnan people who will suffer. I am not talented. Since I have some use and fame, the Song Dynasty If you are willing to accept me in exchange for peace and tranquility in the Tang Dynasty, I would like to have you go to the north. There is no harm in going to the north.

Li Yu was a little surprised when he heard Su Chen accepted it so calmly, but he was still happy and relieved.

He was very worried that if Su Chen became stubborn and sarcastic, the conversation between the two parties would not be very harmonious, and they might even end up at each other's throats, which would not end well.

After all, Li Yu can't forcefully suppress and deal with Su Chen now.

The most he could do was tie him into a carriage and send him to the north. However, if Su Chen gained power in the north, it would pose a great threat to the Tang state. Therefore, in order to meet each other easily in the future, or not to offend Su Chen, Li Yu still tried to appease him.

and rewards mainly, so he asked: "Su Qing is so magnanimous, dedicated to the country and the people, and does not hesitate to wrong himself, which makes me very ashamed and touched. I am by no means a heartless person. What demands and wishes do you have?"

, stay in Southern Tang, I can help you complete it."

Su Chen's heart moved slightly when he heard this. This was exactly what he was waiting for Li Yu to say. Since he had suffered a loss, he had to seek benefits from other aspects. He couldn't just leave in a muddle-headed way and compromise. He wanted to fight for some benefits.

Su Chen said: "I do have a few requests, please ask the officials to grant them!"

Li Yu was slightly surprised and asked, just tell me anything and I will see if it can be realized?"

"The first request is that during the defense of Runzhou, due to the situation, I fell in love with Bai Susu, the eldest daughter of the Bai family, and Peng Jingjing, the daughter of Peng Fuyin, and they held a simple wedding in private. I also have a concubine, Liu

Mr. Wang, please ask the officials to bestow a few imperial wives to correct his name."

When Li Yu heard that it was just a trivial matter, he said: "It is a beautiful thing for lovers to finally get married. I am willing to make it happen, so I gave them three royal wives respectively. Although they may not admit it if they go to the Song Dynasty, in the south of the Yangtze River, the Tang Dynasty

For you to be rectified, your status will also be known to outsiders, so that you will not suffer the beauty."

"I would like to thank the official family for the grant. The second request is that I have some property and relatives in the Tang Dynasty. Please take care of it and prevent the princes and dignitaries from bullying and occupying it."

Li Yu nodded and said: "This is not difficult. Whether it is your family property or your father-in-law's Bai family and Peng family, I will grant privileges and will not let other princes, nobles, generals and dignitaries invade and bully you. You can

rest assured

"Okay! I haven't fully thought about the third thing yet. When I think about it, I can apply to His Majesty in the future. Is it okay?" Su Chen planned to leave a request and put it forward when he needs Li Yu's help.

"

Li Yu was surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect the third thing. Su Chen hadn't figured it out yet.

However, compared with the previous two requests, Li Yu still felt satisfied, because Su Chen did not speak as loudly as the lion, and said: "Okay, you can think about the third thing at any time, and then tell me, whether you are in Tang or Song.

, since I agree, I will try my best to fulfill the third condition."

"In addition, I will reward you with another 50,000 yuan, which can be converted into silver and gold, jewelry, and thirty pieces of silk. You can take it to the north to buy a home. Although you are in the Song Dynasty, don't forget

Your hometown is in the south of the Yangtze River, and I hope you won’t have any grudges or resentment towards our country, the Tang Dynasty.”

Su Chen clasped his fists and said, "I understand, thank you so much for the official support."

Li Yu nodded slightly, and the two fell into silence. They no longer cared about each other as before and had so many topics to talk about.

Now the relationship between the two of them is delicate. When they don't speak, their aura becomes cold, which makes them seem a little embarrassed.

Li Yu originally wanted Li Suchen to go to the harem to visit the queen and the prince, but after thinking about it and considering the rumors outside, he felt like there was a thorn in his heart. He took the words back and changed his words: "Su Qing, please run."

Now that you have come from Zhou, you can leave the palace and go back to your hometown to rest after your fatigue. I will announce your reward and travel arrangements tomorrow morning!"

Su Chen nodded and cupped his hands and said, "I'm leaving."
Chapter completed!