Song Qingshu looked at her playfully and said, "Uncle Li, you must have come up with a plan."
Li Kexiu blushed and said with an embarrassed smile, "Nephew, you are really insightful. I was thinking that since Han Xingzhou and his people have fallen into the hands of the Mongols, it is a golden opportunity. If we can rescue them, we can do them a big favor and take the opportunity to sign a non-aggression agreement with them. In the future, when they return to the Southern Song, they will naturally be too embarrassed to attack us."
"Really?" Song Qingshu tapped his fingers on the table. His biggest enemy had always been the Mongols, and it was not wise to start a war with the Southern Song at this stage. Not only would he waste his strength, but he would also lose the support of the Han people.
"Okay, we will do Han Xingzhou a favor!" After thinking for a while, Song Qingshu came up with a plan. In fact, even if Li Kexiu didn't say it, he would still save Han Xingzhou.
On the surface, Han Xingzhou was a firm warmonger in the Southern Song. After saving him and returning to the Southern Song, it was very likely that he would attack the Jin Kingdom. Now that the Jin Kingdom was under Song Qingshu's control, it was not a wise choice.
Unfortunately, it was not so simple. In the Southern Song, three powerful ministers were fighting each other. Han Xingzhou was the most powerful, and Jia Shidao and Shi Miyuan were the second. The two had to unite to fight against Han Xingzhou.
Now, the situation in the Southern Song court had reached a delicate balance. Han Xingzhou wanted to attack the north, and besides the Jin Kingdom, Jia Shidao and Shi Miyuan were the least willing to see him succeed. If he succeeded, Han Xingzhou's prestige would soar, and they would not be able to fight against him.
Therefore, once Han Xingzhou attacked the north, Jia Shidao and Shi Miyuan would definitely try to stop him. In history, one of the main reasons why Han Xingzhou's northern expedition failed was because of his political enemies. In this chaotic world, Han Xingzhou's political enemies had become the two most famous and ruthless figures in history. The problems he would encounter would be ten times more difficult than the Northern Expedition in real history. Considering all the information, Song Qingshu was very sure that once Han Xingzhou started the Northern Expedition, even if he didn't do anything, Jia Shidao and Shi Miyuan would take care of him.
Therefore, although Han Chuan Zhou's northern expedition seemed intimidating, it was nothing to worry about. More importantly, Song Qingshu could take advantage of this opportunity to gain complete control of the Jin Kingdom's army.
Although Tang Kuo Bian was the highest commander of the Jin Kingdom in name, he had risen too fast, which inevitably led to an unstable foundation. A large part of the military was controlled by Taizong's family and several big families. Once Han Xingzhou started the Northern Expedition, he could take over the army. During the war, it would be much easier for him to promote his trusted subordinates and eliminate his political enemies.
Of course, Song Qingshu had another consideration. The Southern Song Dynasty was the most advantageous situation for him. If Han Xingzhou died in Yangzhou, it would be easy for Jia Shidao to dominate. In history, Jia Shidao had controlled the military and financial power of the Southern Song Dynasty. If there was a chance in this world, Jia Shidao would still control all the power.
It was not good for Song Qingshu that the Southern Song Dynasty was the most powerful. So, after thinking about it, he finally found that saving Han Xingzhou was the most advantageous thing for him.
This was why he had agreed to help Cheng Yaojia and Lu Guanying save Han Xingzhou. It was not because he was blinded by lust, but because he had secretly decided to save Han Xingzhou. Cheng Yaojia had come to ask him for help, so why not?
Seeing that Song Qingshu had agreed to save Han Xingzhou, Li Kexiu was overjoyed. The two of them spent the rest of the time discussing how to save Han Xingzhou.
When he returned to the stronghold of the Golden Dragon Gang, he found Lu Guanying pacing back and forth in front of his room. He could not help but laugh. Perhaps he was afraid that he would not give him the Bixie Swordplay when he returned.
"Young Master Lu, why did you come to me so late at night?" Song Qingshu looked around. He was surprised that Cheng Yaojia was not there.
"I have something to ask of you, Young Master …" Lu Guanying hesitated.
"Come in and talk." Song Qingshu opened the door, but he did not care. Lu Guanying had come to him for nothing more than the Bixie Swordplay or to help save Han Xingzhou.
After entering the room, Lu Guanying was obviously nervous. He opened his mouth several times, but he did not say a word.
Song Qingshu smiled and said, "Young Master Lu, you do not need to stand on ceremony. If you have any difficulties, just say it. As long as Song Mou can do it, I will do it without hesitation."
"Young Master can definitely do it, but I am afraid that you are not willing." Lu Guanying's eyes flickered. It was obvious that he was very hesitant.
"Oh, tell me about it." Song Qingshu was also curious.
Lu Guanying took a deep breath as if he had made a great decision. He asked, "What does Young Master think of Cheng Yaojia?"
Song Qingshu frowned. He did not understand why Lu Guanying would suddenly mention his wife. He could only nod and say, "Madam Lu is as beautiful as a flower and as gentle as the moon. She is a rare good wife. Young Master Lu is very lucky."
"Yes." Lu Guanying smiled bitterly. "It is a pity that something like this has happened to me. I am afraid that I will be a burden to her for the rest of her life."
Song Qingshu's face darkened. He thought that he was about to become a street office auntie. Why did he have to comfort this couple all day long? However, the Lu family will be of great use in the future. He could only be patient and said, "Young Master, why do you say such things? Even after such a thing has happened, Madam Lu has not abandoned you. She is clearly not the kind of person who is afraid that you will be a burden to her."
"She is indeed very good." Lu Guanying sighed. "That is why I feel even more sorry for her. As her husband, I will not be able to support her for the rest of her life. That is why I want to give her a son so that she will have something to look forward to in the future."
"What is so difficult about that? You can …" Song Qingshu's eyes suddenly widened. He finally reacted. What did Lu Guanying mean? He was clearly unable to have sex with her. How could he give Cheng Yaojia a son?
Lu Guanying saw his expression and knew what he was thinking. He could not help but smile bitterly. "Young Master, you do not know. Actually, even if this had not happened, I may not have been able to give her a son."
Song Qingshu frowned and asked, "Why is that?"
"I have been married to Cheng Yaojia for many years. These years, her stomach has not moved. That is why the people in the clan often point fingers at her behind her back. However, I have privately found a doctor to diagnose her. The problem is most likely with me." Originally, Lu Guanying would definitely not speak of such a shameful matter to outsiders. However, now that an even more serious matter had occurred, this matter was no longer important.
Song Qingshu immediately felt relieved. This was no wonder. In the original work, Lu Guanying was a good young man. After interacting with him for this period of time, he had become somewhat despicable and wretched. So it was because of this matter. After all, for a man, not being able to have children was truly a great nightmare. Under this kind of pressure year after year, even a bright personality would inevitably become somewhat distorted.
"It is useless for Young Manor Master Lu to tell me this. I am not a doctor and cannot help you." Song Qingshu had a faint guess in his heart. However, he immediately threw this thought to the back of his mind. After all, it was too absurd. How could it be possible!
"Of course Young Master can help me!" Lu Guanying immediately became excited.
"Ah?" Song Qingshu was dumbfounded. How could he help with this kind of matter?
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