Wang Baobao had reason to suspect that Song Qingshu knew about his sister's recent whereabouts since they were a couple.
Song Qingshu replied calmly, "Last time when we parted ways in the Jin Kingdom, Min Min told me that she found clues about the antidote for the Three Corpse Brain Elixir. She was going to investigate them one by one, but she didn't tell me where she was going."
Wang Baobao was relieved to hear that Song Qingshu was right. He laughed and said, "Min Min has always been far-sighted. She must have her reasons for not telling you. It's not convenient for me to tell you in private."
"I see." Song Qingshu looked disappointed. He was curious about where Zhao Min was going.
They chatted for a while. Wang Baobao finally couldn't help but ask, "Are you here to help the Southern Song Dynasty?" This was the question he was most concerned about. Now that he knew the relationship between Qin Haodong and his sister, he became more casual in addressing Qin Haodong as Young Master and Golden Snake King.
Song Qingshu smiled and said, "Based on my relationship with Min Min, I won't help outsiders to harm my brother-in-law."
Wang Baobao finally smiled and said, "That's more like it."
"But what's your plan? Even if you want to capture the entire Southern Song Dynasty in one fell swoop, as long as you say the word, I will immediately take care of them. "Song QingShu patted his chest loudly, and as he spoke, he was about to get up.
Wang Baobao was confused by Song Qingshu calling him brother-in-law. He didn't recognize their relationship so easily, but he couldn't stand Song Qingshu's enthusiasm and his willingness to help the Southern Song Dynasty. Wang Baobao liked Song Qingshu more and more.
"That's not necessary!" Wang Baobao hurriedly stopped him and said, "Now the Great Khan is negotiating with the Southern Song Dynasty in order to concentrate on the western countries. If I kill the Southern Song Dynasty's envoy, the Great Khan will blame me."
"This is indeed not easy to handle …" Song Qingshu also became hesitant, but he was overjoyed in his heart. In truth, Wang Baobao's attitude was completely within his expectations. Through the Venerated Ming, Zhao Min, and the intelligence system of the Jin and Qing Dynasties, he was very certain about Mongolia's upcoming strategy. Unfortunately, the Southern Song Dynasty did not have such complete information, which was why they were intimidated by Wang Baobao's arrogance.
"I'm also having a headache." Wang Baobao laughed bitterly. Right now, he was in a difficult position. He clearly couldn't kill Han Xuan Zhou's group, but he had to pretend to be fierce to avoid being seen through by the other party.
Song Qingshu pondered for a moment and said, "I do have an idea, but I don't know if it will suit you."
"Oh, quickly tell me about it." Wang Baobao was having a headache over this matter. Hearing this, he immediately became interested.
"In that case, why don't you just let Han Xingzhou go? With me as the middleman, the Southern Song people won't dare to take revenge on you," Song Qingshu replied.
"Let them go?" Wang Baobao frowned. He was extremely dissatisfied. If it weren't for the fact that they had a good chat before, he might have directly turned hostile.
Song Qingshu calmly explained, "What is your purpose in coming to Yangzhou this time?"
"Of course it's to rope in Li Kexiu," Wang Baobao blurted out.
Song Qingshu smiled faintly and said, "We are all on the same side. You don't have to use such perfunctory words. Mongolia and Yangzhou are separated by the Liao, Jin, and Qing Kingdoms. As the saying goes, the whip is too far to reach. Is it realistic to want Li Kexiu to join the Mongolians? "
Wang Baobao immediately became silent. After a long time, he nodded and said, "That's right. We also know that it won't be easy to get Li Kexiu to join us. So, the bottom line is to not let Li Kexiu join any of the Jin, Qing, or Song sides. Based on the current situation, Li Kexiu is closest to the Southern Song. That's why I've been holding Han Xingzhou for so long. I'm worried that they'll reach some kind of agreement in private."
"Actually, I've already solved the problem that the Mongolians are most worried about." Song Qingshu smiled mysteriously.
Wang Baobao's heart skipped a beat. "You mean …"
Song Qingshu slowly said, "Jianghuai has already become the enclave of the Qing Kingdom. The Qing court is now busy quelling the rebellion of the three border defenses. Their control over Li Kexiu can be said to exist only in name, so the Qing side can be ignored. The Jin have just experienced internal strife and their political situation is unstable. Tang Kuo's rise is too fast. His first problem is to solve the opposition forces in his country, so he has no time to care about the east. Not long ago, the Jin left in a hurry, which just shows that his rear is unstable."
Wang Baobao nodded inwardly. According to the news not long ago, the Jin had indeed withdrawn from Yangzhou, which coincided with what Song Qingshu had said.
Song Qingshu coughed lightly and continued, "As for the Song side, it is indeed a bit troublesome. The Southern Song borders Li Kexiu's territory. For the powerful Mongolians, the Southern Song may be weak and easy to bully, but for a separatist force like Li Kexiu, the Southern Song is a colossus. Li Kexiu has to consider the threat of the Song. Moreover, they are both Han people, so pledging to the Southern Song is his best choice. "
Wang Baobao immediately snorted coldly. "That's why I have been holding Han Xingzhou, otherwise they would have reached an agreement long ago. I wanted to take the opportunity to force Li Kexiu to side with the Mongolians, but Li Kexiu, that old fox, has been vague and won't give a definite answer … "
He was speaking indignantly when he suddenly thought of something and looked up at Song Qingshu in surprise. "You just said that you have helped me solve this problem, could it be …"
Song Qingshu nodded. "Yes, I have already convinced Li Kexiu to ally with the Golden Snake Battalion, so you don't have to worry about him pledging allegiance to the Southern Song."
Wang Baobao's expression suddenly became very interesting. After a long time, he smiled bitterly and said, "You brat, we have worked hard for half a day, but in the end, we have benefited you."
Song Qingshu chuckled and said, "In any case, we should keep the goodies within our own fields."
Thinking of his relationship with Zhao Min, Wang Baobao's expression became a little better. "Yes, it is better for Jianghuai to fall into your hands than into the hands of those countries. In the future, I will introduce you to the Great Khan. With your talent and the power under your command, it is more than enough to obtain the title of Prince. At that time, you can marry Minmin. It will be a match made in heaven, hahahaha ~ "
In the future, if the Ruyang Residence obtained such a powerful son-in-law, their strength within the Mongolian Empire would be above the other kings. At the thought of this, Wang Baobao couldn't help laughing out loud.
Song Qingshu didn't respond to his words and only answered ambiguously, "Now that the Jin and Qing are powerful, I am afraid that I may not be able to wait for that day."
Wang Baobao nodded and said, "Their strength is indeed a little troublesome. Originally, the Qing Empire was in a three-way war, and the Jin Empire was in internal strife. It was a good time to move south, but it is a pity that the Great Khan's strategic focus has shifted to the west, and he can't make a move. With the strength of our Ruyang Residence, it is a little difficult for us to move south …"
"But now that Brother Song has annexed Jianghuai, your strength has increased greatly. I will report to the Great Khan and have Mongolia cooperate with you in secret, so that you can take this opportunity to develop yourself and restrain the Jin and Qing Empires. In the future, when our Mongolian Empire moves south, you will be the main contributor!"
Song Qingshu's heart moved. Although Mongolia was his ultimate enemy in his heart, it was a good thing to make use of Mongolia to develop himself at the current stage.
Since they were working together in secret, it wouldn't affect his reputation in the future.
"Right now, there is something that I might need your help with," Song Qingshu said.
"Oh? If there is anything I can help with, don't hesitate to ask. " Wang Baobao smiled. This trip to Yangzhou seemed to be at the end of the road, and he might even be in danger of losing his life. But Song Qingshu's appearance brought a turning point. Although he couldn't rope Li Kexiu in, he gained an even stronger ally in Song Qingshu. The harvest of this trip to the south was extremely good.
Song Qingshu replied, "Didn't I say before that Li Kexiu was worried about angering the Southern Song, causing them to mobilize their army north? Now that I have obtained Jianghuai, I also have to face this problem. "
"How do you want me to help you?" If it was someone else, Wang Baobao wouldn't be so kind, hoping that they would start a war with the Southern Song and weaken each other's strength. But with his sister Zhao Min's relationship, Wang Baobao subconsciously treated Song Qingshu as one of his own. In the future, when Song Qingshu submitted to Mongolia, his strength would also be the strength of the Ruyang Residence.
In the depths of Wang Baobao's heart, it wasn't that he didn't have any thoughts about who the Great Khan's throne would belong to in the future. In addition, the Mongolians pursued the principle of strength, so he naturally didn't want to see Song Qingshu's strength be weakened.
"Everything will fall on this Han Xingzhou." Song Qingshu's eyes flickered, and he glanced meaningfully at the door.
After the two talked for a while, Wang Baobao walked out and said to Han Xingzhou, "Minister Han, Golden Snake King wants to talk to you alone."
"Talk to me?" Han Xingzhou's expression was strange. He had no friendship with Song Qingshu, so when he heard that Song Qingshu wanted to talk to him, he was extremely surprised. What was even more surprising was that Wang Baobao actually came out to pass the message and allowed the two to meet alone.
He walked in with a perturbed heart. Song Qingshu stood up to greet him, "Minister Han, please sit." As he spoke, he untied the rope on Han Xingzhou's body.
After living as a prisoner for so many days, he finally felt like he could see the light of day again. Han Xingzhou immediately had a good impression of Song Qingshu, "What does Golden Snake King want to see me for?"
If it was before, with his status as the Prime Minister, he actually didn't think much of these Jianghu people. Even if Song Qingshu had the Golden Snake Battalion under his command, in his mind, it was just a relatively powerful force of Grass Bandits.
But now, he vaguely realized that his life was in Song Qingshu, and when he looked at him again, he seemed to have a holy light on him.
Sensing that the Song Mountain Sect, Su Shidan, and the others outside were craning their necks to look in this direction, Song Qingshu casually waved his hand, and the door seemed to be closed by a pair of invisible hands, cutting off all kinds of vision from the outside.
"Minister Han, do you want to return to the Southern Song Dynasty alive?" Song Qingshu's smiling words immediately made Han Xingzhou's expression change greatly.
But after all, Han Xingzhou was a person who had experienced great storms, so he quickly calmed down and snorted, "I don't believe that Wang Baobao dares to kill me."
Although he didn't have enough information, his decades of experience and knowledge allowed him to vaguely judge that Wang Baobao didn't want to kill him. That was why he had been able to calmly face Wang Baobao's threat.
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