Chapter 49: The Messenger of Death
In Zhang Shiyu's words, His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty was Emperor Xian of Han who was sandwiched between two powerful ministers, but he trembled and published the most arrogant language in the world.
The Emperor of the Great Liao was the pride of heaven and the head of the largest country in the East. One word can determine the life and death of a country. The millions of cavalry under his command are so majestic that the land of the land is sinking under the flag. Suddenly, he heard Zhang Shiyu's words of heart-killing, Liao
All civil and military officials in China shouted angrily!
The envoys from Goryeo, Xixia, and Beishan tribes were all trembling. Only Zhang Shiyu smiled and drank wine. He ate mutton so much that he enjoyed his meal. He kept proclaiming that the mutton that praised the Liao Kingdom was the most beautiful flavor in the world.
Only his voice echoed in the huge golden tent. Even the most beloved Xiao Guanyin held his breath and said nothing, just because of Yelu Hongji's calm face.
"So the Song State is preparing to tear up the "Zhenyuan Alliance"? Since that's the case, Zhang Shiyu, take your gift to leave Chunnaibo. This is the last respect I expressed to the Emperor of Song State."
Xiao Guanyin is right beside the emperor, and only she can see the emperor's temples beating. What he said is true, this is indeed the limit he can tolerate. Xiao Guanyin knows clearly that as long as Zhang Shiyu says more
A word that is not pleasant will likely stain Liaodong with blood.
Zhang Shiyu put down the leg of lamb in his hand, wiped his hands with a cloth towel, stood up and bowed to Yelu Hongji, saying, "Zhang Shiyu thanked Your Majesty for not killing. From the time I received this job, I knew that it was impossible to leave Liao Kingdom alive.
, To be honest, in my Song Dynasty, I have already held a funeral in Tokyo. Now that your Majesty can allow the envoys of the Song Dynasty to leave the Liao Dynasty alive, it is beyond Zhang Shiyu's expectations.
Looking back to the past, since the establishment of "The Alliance of Chanyuan", the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom have not heard of war for fifty years. Although there are minor frictions on the frontier, peace is the mainstream between the Liao and Song dynasties. "The Alliance of Chanyuan" is alive
There are countless people, both the Great Liao and the Great Song dynasties have benefited a lot.”
Yelu Hongji's face relaxed and asked coldly: "Since that's the case, why did the Song State tear up the alliance and let the war restart? Does Zhao Zhen think that his strength is so strong that he can face the Iron Cavalry of the Great Liao?"
Zhang Shiyu took two steps forward and said in grief and anger: "It's not fair!"
Seeing Zhang Shiyu getting angry, Yelu Hongji smiled on his face, leaning his body in the arms of a plump singer, trying to make himself comfortable. He played with the golden cup in his hand and said, "Unfair? When the wolf eats the sheep,"
Have you ever said fair? Do you think it is unfair? The generals under my command also feel it is unfair. A covenant has firmly bound my generals like tigers and wolfs, giving peace to Song State. In my opinion, this
It is already the greatest fairness.”
Zhang Shiyu said ignorantly: "The two countries must make an alliance agreement fair. It cannot be defined by force..."
Before Zhang Shiyu could finish his words, Yelu Hongji laughed. Not only did he laugh, but the civil and military officials of the Liao Kingdom were also laughing, and Goryeo, Xixia, and Beishan tribes also laughed...
Xiao Keda laughed and stood up from his seat, pointed at Zhang Shiyu and said, "I have only heard that the frontier was built, but I have never heard that the frontier was built. This has been the case since ancient times. Wherever the soldiers and horses of the Great Liao Dynasty went
, They are all for our Great Liao territory, how can we discuss this matter?"
Zhang Shiyu suddenly laughed and said, "The Privy Councilor's words are familiar to me. The same thing, my deputy Privy Councilor Yun Zheng seemed to have said that his original words were: "The truth is only within the range of the eight-ox crossbow, and the border is only
In the hearts of soldiers, the greater the hearts of soldiers, then the greater the frontiers of the Song Dynasty." For this sentence, the official ordered the general to study behind closed doors, but in my opinion, the general was relatively dull, and
I didn't understand the kindness of the official family.
So, I am very much looking forward to you discussing matters about the country with General Yun! I think you and General Yun will definitely be able to reach a satisfactory result. By the way, we will discuss the opponents of General Yun’s borders with General Yun for such an opponent.
It was not very good. One stayed in Lifanyuan and drank all day long, while the other became a wax figure and placed it in the Wucheng Hall.
Haha, when it comes to border affairs, I am indeed not as many as the generals.”
Yelu Hongji seemed to be no longer angry, waved his hand to Zhang Shiyu and said, "Tell Yun Zheng, send the stolen annual tribute, tell Di Qing, send the stolen annual quota, and tell the Emperor of Song that from next year,
The annual monies are divided into three parts, each of which must not be less than the previous year. This is the last gift I have given to Song State.”
Seeing that Yelu Hongji had made up his mind, Zhang Shiyu had to say goodbye and leave. Obviously, the people of Liao did not intend to leave themselves to attend the All-Fish Banquet and All-Goy Banquet.
After being sent out of the gold tent by the eunuch, Zhang Shiyu looked up at the gray sky. The snowflakes fell on his face and turned into water in an instant. He looked back at the Qingge Manwu in the gold tent, shook his head and returned to his tent.
The deputy envoy who had been crying saw Zhang Shiyu walking in, quickly grabbed his sleeve and said, "When will the Emperor of Liao kill us?"
Zhang Shiyu looked at the young eunuch and said, "I can't die, I will return to the Song Dynasty tomorrow!"
After the eunuch was ecstatic for a moment, his expression changed again. He stared at Zhang Shiyu's eyes and asked, "Have you ever explained the meaning of the official family clearly?"
Zhang Shiyu smiled and said, "Aren't you very scared? Why do you remember to ask about this again? If I can't explain clearly, we can live. If I say clearly, we will die. How do you make a choice?"
The eunuch Zheng Bin stood there for a long time before gritting his teeth and saying, "Make it clear!"
Zhang Shiyu smiled and patted Zheng Bin on the shoulder and said, "I looked down on eunuchs the most. You let me have a different view of eunuchs. Don't worry, make it clear. If Your Majesty only plans to give Liao monies half of the year in the future, I will
It has been brought here. From now on, it will depend on whether Yun Shuai and the others can withstand the attack of the Liao Kingdom."
Zheng Bin swallowed a mouthful of saliva with difficulty, and didn't know how to answer. This time, his adoptive father Zou Tong begged to His Majesty. When he thought of the words his father said before leaving, Zheng Bin wanted to cry.
, I didn't expect that it was so difficult to do an errand in the palace. According to the words of the adopted father, there is no difference between good and bad in the palace, only between important or not. As long as it is an important errand, even if it is a beheaded, if
Without the intention of taking risks, you shouldn't have been hit by the crotch.
Zhang Shiyu was not in the mood to discuss national affairs with a eunuch. He didn't care whether he would die if he had gone through this trip. Anyway, the emperor's life was to be completed. He just couldn't figure out why His Majesty, who has always been cowardly, was so strong this time!
In this way, I talked with the Emperor of Liao to remove the annual monies, and basically planned to go to war with Liao.
No one would believe that Di Qing and Yun Zheng had stolen the annual monies, and no one would think that the emperor had lost control of the army, and no one would believe that the Song Dynasty would continue to send the annual monies to the Liao Kingdom, giving half of them.
There is no difference between not giving away.
After tossing and turning, he didn't have a good rest all night. After dawn, Xiao Ke appeared outside the tent and invited Zhang Shiyu to take a walk outside. As for the rest of the envoys, he had already started preparing his bags to leave Liaodong.
Xiao Ke and Zhang Shiyu walked into the heavy snow all over the sky...
"Brother Zhang, is Song really ready to go to war? We have been safe for more than fifty years and will disappear from this moment."
Zhang Shiyu smiled and said, "No, we should still have room for negotiation."
Xiao Ke smiled and said, "It's impossible, there's no room for negotiation. From the moment you sent half of the annual quota, you and me are destined to speak by war, and this matter has exceeded it.
The control of the two emperors is about to begin next year. Brother Ming Dao, you might as well stay in the Liao Kingdom. Your Majesty has a great appreciation for your courage."
Zhang Shiyu bowed and said, "Foreign ministers, thank you for your appreciation. However, Zhang Shiyu is not able to serve foreign emperors because he is not aware of the past. Even if he eats braised vegetables in Tokyo, I am happy with it."
Seeing that Zhang Shiyu was extremely determined, Xiao Ke sighed and said, "The Emperor of Song has always liked to take credit for his faults. If the war between the Song and the Liao Dynasty fails, you will inevitably be pushed to become the target of public criticism."
Zhang Shiyu smiled and said, "This is the role of the minister. Brother Xiao is too worried."
After saying that, he dusted the snow on his body. Seeing that the envoys were ready to set off, he bowed to Xiao Ke and said goodbye to him. Seeing that things were not done, Xiao Ke had to return to the golden tent to report the matter to Yelu Hongji.
Yelu Hongji smiled and said, "It should be like this. If he agreed, I would look down on him. Zhao Zhen has no other skills, but he still has the ability to win people's hearts. Let the minister's spitting star fly to his face.
I do not allow such things here, but there is no problem with him. I hide in the palace and are afraid of seeing ministers. I can't do it. If I do it, it will be a sign of weakness and deception. But Zhao
After Zhen became the leader, all officials respected him even more, and the Liao Dynasty lacked the land to allow such people to survive.
Just like the snow outside, we Khitans need more patience and perseverance than the Song people to survive this harsh winter..."
General Guinu knelt down and asked, "This kind of person will only have bad things to our Daliao, but no good. It is better to let Lao Nu send someone to execute this person on the road, and there will definitely be no end."
Yelu Hongji smiled and said, "If I need to kill people, it is enough to order random knives to kill them now. Why do you need to use conspiracy?"
Xiao Ke actually agreed with General Gui Nu. He originally wanted to ask General Gui Nu to do this in private. There were many bandits in Liaodong. It would be better if the envoy's death was pushed to the head of Keli Bo.
Now, the stupid general Ghost Slave clearly asked the emperor for his orders. In this way, he and General Ghost Slave will no longer be able to participate in this matter, otherwise it would be a blasphemy to the imperial power.
I can’t do anything, so I have to stand aside with my eyes closed and I am a Bodhisattva! (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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