Traveling back to the Northern Song Dynasty: Picking up a princess as my wife

At the same time, not only in Lin'an, the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, but also in Shangjing, the power center of the Jin Dynasty in the vast northern lands, a secret storm was quietly brewing deep within the magnificent imperial palace. In the innermost hall of this majestic palace, the flickering lamplight illuminated a somber and profound face—that of Wanyan Liang, the emperor of the Jin Dynasty.

At this moment, he was frowning, toying with a heavy jade seal in his hand, his eyes flashing with a complex and unfathomable light. Just now, a secret letter had quietly appeared on his desk like a ghost, revealing a secret that shocked the court and the public—the former emperor of the Song Dynasty, Emperor Huizong, was not truly dead, but had disappeared from the world in an astonishing way.

这消息如同平地惊雷，在完颜亮的心海中激起了层层波澜。他深知，这不仅仅是两国君王之间的恩怨纠葛，更是关乎金国未来命运的一次微妙转折。宋徽宗的“重生”，无疑在宋金两国的天平上投下了一枚重量级的砝码，让本就暗流涌动的局势更加扑朔迷离。

完颜亮的手指轻轻摩挲过玉玺上的龙纹，仿佛在与古老的力量对话。他的心中，既有对这位对手“不死”传说的惊异，更有对金国未来战略布局的深思熟虑。在这金碧辉煌的牢笼之中，他仿佛已经看见了一场场未来的博弈，在棋盘上缓缓铺开，每一子落下，都是对智谋与勇气的极致考验。

He stared intently at Qin Hui, who was kneeling on the ground, his gaze deep and seemingly able to pierce through all illusions. He spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible authority: "Qin Hui, you must guarantee with your life that every word you have reported is absolutely true. Is the former emperor, Emperor Huizong of Song, truly hiding in the corner of Tangyin City?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Hui's expression grew even more respectful, his eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. He replied, "Your Majesty is wise. What I have said comes from a secret report delivered by elite agents of the Imperial City Guard at the break of dawn this morning. Not only is the late Emperor Zhao Ji still in good health, but even his long-serving eunuch Wang Cheng has miraculously survived. What is even more astonishing is that this news was inadvertently leaked from Wang Cheng's own mouth; its authenticity is truly beyond doubt."

Wanyan Liang stared intently at his son, Wanyan Ping, his tone carrying an undeniable authority: "Ping'er, you must immediately send men to investigate secretly and find out who dared to carry out this heist under our close surveillance. This person is cunning and should not be underestimated."

Every word he uttered was like a heavy hammer, striking the air and also striking Wanyan Ping's heart.

Upon hearing this, Wanyan Ping's expression turned solemn. He bowed and accepted the order, his eyes flashing with determination and resolve. He knew that this mission was not only about the family's reputation but also about safeguarding his father's wisdom and authority. He was determined to do his utmost and live up to the trust placed in him.

As night deepened, Wanyan Ping quietly made his arrangements, and secret orders were spread silently like ghosts in the darkness. A tense and mysterious atmosphere seemed to permeate the entire mansion, with everyone in their positions awaiting the revelation of the secret.

而完颜亮，则端坐于书房之中，烛光摇曳，映照着他深邃的眼眸。

Qin Hui's return from the Song court this time carried a heavy weight of intelligence, like an undercurrent quietly painting a picture of the ever-changing winds and clouds over the south for the north.

他心中暗自惊叹，那远在江南的赵构，竟也是一位深藏不露的枭雄，仅以不到一载光阴，便如春风化雨般，汇聚起一支声势浩大的军伍，其手段之凌厉，令人咋舌。

Looking back at the recent clashes between the Song and Jin dynasties, the smoke of battle has not yet dissipated, and the sound of war drums still echoes in our ears.

Wanyan Liang knew that the Song general he was facing this time was more intelligent and brave than before, and he could not underestimate him.

Han Shizhong's name has quietly spread throughout the north, becoming a force to be reckoned with.

Wanyan Liang pondered the conditions Qin Hui had brought. Although it involved ceding some land, it would bring a large amount of annual tribute from the Song Dynasty. Apart from a few important ministers who couldn't be sent back, the remaining minor officials could be sent back to cause trouble for Zhao Gou; keeping them here would only be a waste of food.

Furthermore, those lands originally belonged to the State of Song. If the people there were moved to the north to cultivate the land, the State of Song would only gain a barren wasteland.

After figuring this out, Wanyan Liang said to Qin Hui, "I agree to Zhao Gou's conditions of the Song Dynasty, but I want to add 50,000 bolts of silk and 100 young palace maids to the annual tribute. Just reply with that."

完颜亮和他的哥哥不同，他想要振兴繁荣大金国，但是金国自身的实力有限，虽然看着金国军队英勇无比，但是只有他自己知道自己手中到底有多少可用之兵。

On that land of the Jin Dynasty, constantly ravaged by war, time seemed to be tightly shrouded in the shadow of conflict. The lives of the people were like withered leaves in a desert, suffering from wind and frost, their lives filled with unspeakable misery. Years of war not only exhausted the nation's vitality but also caused countless brave men to shed their blood on the battlefield, leaving behind desolate villages that became a world where widows faced each other with tearful eyes, a scene of bleakness and despair.

虽然金国先灭掉了大辽，后又灭掉了北宋，但其自身损失的也非常大，说一句外强中干也不为过。

Wanyan Liang, the newly enthroned monarch, harbored deep anxieties and lofty ambitions. He knew that only by consolidating the foundation and strengthening the nation's foundation could he plan for the long term. Therefore, at the beginning of his reign, he made a grand vow to rebuild the economic lifeline of the Jin Dynasty and revitalize this war-torn land.

He was determined to use his wisdom and resolve to paint a new picture of prosperity and stability. First, he set about optimizing the economic structure, encouraging agriculture, and building water conservancy projects, striving to ensure that every piece of land could nurture the hope of a bountiful harvest; at the same time, he reduced the tax burden on the people, allowing the exhausted masses to breathe and regain their confidence and enthusiasm for life.

除此外他还将山东孔家的几个重要人物迁移至金国上京，许以高官厚禄，让金国学子也大力发展儒家文化。

After leaving the Jin Dynasty palace, Qin Hui's steps were unusually hurried, as if each step was to the beat of his eagerness to return home, heading straight for the somewhat simple post station that carried the heavy responsibility of serving his country.

Inside the post station, the candlelight flickered, illuminating his solemn face. He lifted his robe slightly, sat down at the table, took out a fine letter, and slowly outlined the delicate contours of a diplomatic event in his elegant small regular script.

笔尖游走间，秦桧字字珠玑，细细描绘着自己如何在金宫之内，以三寸不烂之舌，对金国皇帝晓之以理，动之以情。他的话语，如同春风化雨，不仅展现了中原士子的儒雅风范，更蕴含着深沉的家国情怀，字字句句皆是对和平的渴望与对土地的深切眷恋。

He recounted how he skillfully navigated the game of power, sometimes speaking eloquently, exposing the ruthlessness of war and the suffering of the people; at other times, speaking gently, touching the subtle, almost imperceptible softness in the heart of the Jin emperor. Ultimately, this painstaking persuasion moved even the hard-hearted Jin monarch, who accepted Qin Hui's vision of peace and agreed to generously return some of the Song territory trampled underfoot. In return, the Song Dynasty exchanged its limited resources for hard-won peace and dignity.

其实刚上位没多久的宋高宗赵构也急于向世人证明自己的能力，所以他才会派遣秦桧出访金国，一方面是达成两国和平，另外一方面就想用钱财购买回来失去的土地，别管土地怎么回来的，反正是在他赵构的领导下回来的。