The official's understanding was still a bit lacking, so he thought for a long time before he said: "What Zhang Qing means is that I really want this thing in my heart, but I need to say verbally that I don't care."

Zhang Yue said: "Your Majesty, this is duplicity. When you deceive others, you also deceive yourself. As long as your Majesty understands that you won't be jealous of others if you say it with your mouth, you still have to get what you want in your heart. Don't be afraid of others seeing through your mind.

This is nothing more than nothing."

The official nodded and said: "In this case, I agree to negotiate peace with Xixia. You have full authority to plan this matter."

"I wonder who you plan to choose for peace talks?"

Of course, there were many candidates for peace negotiation. Zhang Yue even thought of Sima Guang, Wen Yanbo, Fu Bi, etc. of Xijing.

But in the end, Zhang Yue knew that none of these people were suitable and said: "Your Majesty, I haven't thought about choosing a minister yet, but since we are negotiating peace, we must be serious about it. We must choose someone from among the officials who are currently in charge of the peace, and at the same time, we must be able to understand the general situation. , endure the humiliation and bear the heavy burden, and put the country first!"

The official thought for a moment and said, "I am thinking of someone, how about Mr. Lu?"

Zhang Yue's face darkened when he heard this, and he immediately said: "Lü Gongzhu is indeed the candidate. He has opposed His Majesty's Western Expedition before, but because of his son-in-law... I don't know if he can agree."

The official nodded and said, "That's fine."

After a pause, the official said: "Zhang Qing, whether Ah Xi is alive or dead, I will let him return to the Song Dynasty."

Zhang Yue was a little unbelievable. From the emperor's point of view, the official's words were still very humane.

The official said: "I'm not lying, Zhang Qing, I really want Ah Xi to be alive at this moment."

Zhang Yue looked at the official and said: "Your Majesty, the corpse is wrapped in horse leather. Although he is a man in his true nature, I... I thank your Majesty."

"I excuse myself."

Zhang Yue walked out of the main hall and looked at the Forbidden City.

But in the twilight, half of the sky in the west was filled with blood, as if countless blood had fallen, while in the distance there were dark clouds looming over the city. It was so dull that it was almost suffocating.

Zhang Yue calmed down and walked down the stairs back to Zhongshu.
Chapter completed!