After retiring from the imperial court, neither palace took this matter to heart.
They just issued an edict to the Guangxi Economic and Strategy Department, ordering them to strengthen their vigilance, and at the same time issued a decree to the Nongzhihui, asking them to guard their place.
For them, the small country of Cochin cannot do much.
But after Zhao Xu returned to Funing Palace, he sat on the imperial couch without saying a word.
Because he knows that this matter is actually very troublesome.
Not referring to Jiaozhi - Xining's southern expedition, although it failed to destroy Jiaozhi, it also taught them a severe lesson.
At least, according to Zhao Xu's modern understanding, until Jingkang, Jiaozhi did not cause any turmoil.
For Zhao Xu, the troublesome part lies in internal affairs.
Because his father, in order to appease the Cochin people after the Southern Expedition, returned some of the Jiaozhi lands they occupied during the Southern Expedition.
Of course, there are conditions - the Jiaozhi people need to return the people of the Song Dynasty who were kidnapped when they invaded the Song Dynasty.
But later, someone illegally reached a demarcation agreement with the Jiaozhi people behind Zhao Xu's father's back, and gave away a lot of land!
Although this person was punished, the cession of territory has become a fact.
Not many people know about this yet.
Once word spreads, it will be stained on Zhao Xu's father.
Moreover, the matter also involved Kumamoto, the then Guangxi economic envoy - no matter what, Kumamoto had the leadership responsibility!
Zhao Xu remembered that in his previous life, Xiong Ben was slapped with countless hats for this.
The cessation of territory, loss of soil, etc., made Kumamoto miserable.
A few months later, Sima Guang presided over the cession of territory.
Those who had besieged Kumamoto before suddenly became mute.
Therefore, he had to think carefully and solve Kumamoto's problem first.
…
Dutingyi.
Li Wensheng, the tribute envoy of Jiaozhi, listened to the admonitions of the Song people.
He trembled and bowed again to apologize: "Please report to the emperor, the two palaces are kind and sage, and they belong to a small country. I have no intention of coveting or despising..."
"It's just that Wuyang and other places are actually the land of my lord's past... and even the land of our ancestors..."
"Just like a thief who steals the owner's property and sells it to others..."
But the official scolded him with a cold face: "You have to correct your position!"
"The Empress Dowager's loving advice: Don't accept it unless it's a gift from the Emperor, and don't do it unless it's an order from the Emperor!"
“Keep this in mind and don’t cause trouble!”
"Otherwise the emperor will send Prime Minister Zhao to march south!"
"Xiangong Zhao?" Li Wensheng was shocked.
"Mr. Zhao Xian!" the official said coldly.
Li Wen Sheng was dripping with cold sweat!
Zhao Xi!
The deputy commander of the Southern Expedition! A murderous butcher!
If he leads his army to the south again...
Moreover, he will definitely lead those elites who have been tempered in the northwest!
Li Van Thanh then recalled the war that year.
The soldiers of the Song Dynasty all wore armor, and their armor was like a forest, and they had as many divine arms and bows as they needed!
Dai Viet cannot win at all!
All military states north of the Furiang River fell!
Due to the protection of the Yellow Dragon, the ancestors appeared, and heavy rain fell from the sky, making it impossible for the Song army to cross the river.
The prolonged rainy season also caused the Song army to lose all its vigor.
I'm afraid there is still a debate whether the person sitting in Thang Long Mansion is the Emperor of Dai Viet or not.
It was that battle that completely dispelled Dai Viet's ambitions.
It’s not just about ceding land and paying money, and re-claiming vassal status.
He also obediently followed the Northern Dynasty Emperor's request and sent back all the military and civilian officials who had been plundered previously.
Unless it hurts from being beaten, the Cochin people wouldn't be so well-behaved.
Li Wensheng already knew this when he recalled it.
Dai Viet's trial this time will bring no benefits, and he might even make a mess!
He quickly wrote a letter and sent someone back to the country immediately to inform the emperor.
At the same time, he himself immediately began to write a humble letter of apology.
Li Wen Sheng has read books, so he knows that if you can't win, you can't win. If you should give in, you have to give in.
In recent years, Dai Viet's focus has always been in the south.
Directions to Chenla and Champa!
At this time, Northern China was offended, and old and new grudges were settled together.
If the Northern Dynasties contacted Chenla and occupied the city, Dai Viet would be at risk of subjugation!
…
Xingqing Mansion.
In the imperial palace of Dabai Gaoguo.
Wuzu Bingchang made a rare appearance here today.
Beside him, the warriors from the Ren family followed closely.
Bingchang even changed into the uniform of a warrior.
The apricot-yellow robe is open on the left side, and she wears a huge golden crown on her head.
All the nobles in the palace moved out of the way.
One by one, they knelt on the ground and shouted: "Wuzi!"
Even Liang Yibu could only kneel down and said respectfully: "I've seen Wu soldiers!"
In the hall, behind the curtain, the Queen Mother and Bingchang's biological mother were still sitting motionless.
The eyes of mother and son met in an instant.
Bingchang had already sat on Wuzu's throne.
"Mother!" Bing Chang sat down and asked, "I heard that the Prime Minister wants to send envoys to the Southern Barbarians to restore old friendships?"
The Queen Mother in the curtain replied: "Of course!"
"Who is the envoy?" Bingchang asked, "Has it been discussed?"
Liang Yibu, the Prime Minister in the palace, replied: "Reporting to Wu Zu, we have appointed Din Nu, Guanwei Mingmo Duo, as the official envoy!"
"What's your name, Mo Duo?" Bingchang looked into the palace.
A nobleman immediately came out: "I'm here!"
"I have an explanation for you to go to Nanman!" Bingchang said.
"I respectfully listen to Wu Zu's will!" Weiming Mo Duo prostrated.
For people from Weimingjia, Wuzu is Wuzu!
Sacred and inviolable!
"First: Whether it's annual coins or annual gifts, I don't care what the southern barbarians call it..."
"It can only be more than the Qingli Peace Agreement, and never less!"
Wei Ming Mo Duo bowed: "I understand!"
Everyone else nodded too!
really!
If you want a truce between Dabai and Gao, the Nanman must give you money, enough money.
Only the money given was enough to support their tribesmen and let them live the same happy life as the Liao Kingdom in the Northern Dynasties.
Only then could they reluctantly stop going south to clear grass in the valley.
otherwise……
Dabai Gaoguo's horse hooves will never stop its speed!
Liang Yibu and the Queen Mother behind the curtain had nothing to say.
After all, they also need to get the coins.
Not only do their tribesmen need to enjoy it, but the ministers and nobles who support the Liang family also need enough gold and silver silk to feed them. Only by feeding these people will they continue to support the Liang family in power!
Bingchang continued: "Second... Nanman must apologize to me!"
"I apologize for allowing Lu Huiqing, the leader of the Hedong Economic Strategy, to wreak havoc on our Zuoxiang Shenyong Division and plunder the common people, and return all the plundered common people's livestock!"
The officials listened and cheered.
Especially people from Wei Mingjia said one after another: "That's exactly how it should be!"
The people in Renjia's family immediately agreed.
"Third!" Bingchang continued: "The Southern Barbarians need to return the land they have invaded me over the years!"
"You even have to take Lanzhou, Hezhou, Huizhou and even Xizhou to compensate me, Dabai Gaoguo!"
"Otherwise!" Bingchang stood up: "There will be no truce!"
The entire hall was immediately mobilized by Bingchang's words. Everyone raised their arms and shouted: "There will be no truce!"
For the Great White Kingdom, there are only two directions of expansion.
One is south and the other is southwest.
The Central Plains in the south was originally the most suitable, but over the years, the Southern Barbarians in the Central Plains have become increasingly difficult to defeat, and more and more people have died.
So they only had the last direction of expansion left - Qingtang and Tubo in the southwest.
They can only annex the Qing and Tang Dynasties to Tubo, then enter the plateau and replicate the Tubo Empire.
Only then can the Kingdom of Gao truly stand tall in the world!
No longer be controlled by others, and no longer have to rely on others!
As for your question, why not expand to the west and north?
the reason is simple.
That is the territory and protectorate of the Liao people!
As for the Liao Kingdom, it was a bit too strong!
Therefore, even in these years, it is clear that the Black Khan (Kara Khan) dynasty in the Western Region has been divided and vulnerable.
Dabai Gaoguo didn’t dare to attack!
Because the separatist Heihan was still a vassal of the Liao Kingdom, and he was also the consort of the Emperor of Liao.
Of course, the Xixia people basically do not have this kind of strategic vision and awareness.
But their instinct drives them to do these things.
They are like a bird in an iron cage.
There are only two places in the cage where you can hope to fly out.
If you touch the other two sides, you may get a bruised nose and a swollen face.
By now, even the south side has almost become an iron wall.
so……
Now that there is only one opening left, Qingtang and Tubo in the southwest have become the only place where they can expand on a large scale and their only way out.
And Xihelanhui Road was the biggest obstacle to their annexation of Qingtang and Tubo!
As long as Xihelan meets the road, Dabai and Gao will never be able to attack Qingtang with confidence!
Naturally, the conditions proposed by Bingchang were supported by most people!
This is what party people are like.
Greedy and hungry!
Both Liang Yibu and the Queen Mother behind the curtain could only compromise after seeing this situation.
Of course, they also have fantasies in their hearts.
What if?
What if it really happens!
Right!
Try it without losing money! If it doesn’t work, you can change the conditions!
Maybe, you can take this opportunity to knock out a little more money!
Anyway, the Nanman people are rich!
Note: The influence of the Liao Kingdom in the Western Regions, grasslands and Central Asia is beyond imagination!
Later, Western Liao was able to dominate Central Asia, all thanks to the lingering shadow of the Liao Kingdom!
During this period, Europeans and West Asians generally believed that Khitan was China.
Note 2: Before the founding of the Xixia Kingdom, it was already encroaching on the Qingtang and Tubo. The biggest dream of the Xixia Dynasty has always been to annex the Qingtang and Tubo, then enter the plateau and become the new Tubo Empire!
Note 3: The Dangxiang and the Uighurs are mortal enemies!
Note 4: At this time, the so-called Khotan mission that came to pay tribute to the Song Dynasty was actually faked by the Black Khan Dynasty.
At this time, Black Khan had split into two parts: east and west.
They were an Islamic dynasty, but they were also vassals and protectors of the Liao Kingdom.
PS, this chapter is to make up for the day before yesterday.
Tomorrow I’ll start making up for last month’s monthly pass arrears.
This chapter has been completed!