Chapter:

December, Year 7 of the Jianyan Era.

In Xijin Prefecture, Cao Gou was reading a military book, Zhuge Liang's military book, inside a warm palace.

Is this brat really that formidable?

At this moment, a palace attendant came to report that a Jin envoy was seeking an audience.

This is already the fifth time this month. Will it ever end?

The attendant said that the other party is willing to accept the conditions previously proposed by the imperial court and requests another discussion.

Cao Gou raised an eyebrow and nodded.

The Jin envoy was quickly brought in. Judging by his appearance, he was gaunt and pale, probably starving for a long time.

Oh, it's you again. Haven't starved to death yet? You're quite persistent!

Cao Gou teased as soon as they met.

The Jin envoy, with a pleading tone, said, "Please grant us a way out, Your Majesty of Great Song! We are willing to accept your conditions, cede all territories except the capital and the land of the Jurchens, relinquish the imperial title, recognize Great Song as the suzerain state, and other... other matters can be negotiated..."

Cao Gou gave a cold smile, "Those were last month's conditions. Now, they've changed..."

"What?!"

"Go back and tell your master... forget it, tell whoever you think should be told. If you want to surrender, bring me the heads of your Emperor Wanyan Hui and the Fourth Prince Wanyan Zongbi. For invading our territory, slaughtering our people, and usurping our royal lineage, there must be someone to bear the responsibility, right?"

The Jin envoy was stunned, and after a long pause, almost in tears, he said, "Your Majesty of Great Song, this condition... How can we..."

"Don't mention those meaningless things. These are the conditions for this month. You can discuss them at your leisure while my great army continues to fight ours."

"Someone, give this Jin envoy two steamed buns. Don't let him leave hungry. We don't want people to say that Great Song doesn't understand etiquette..."