The next day, Guisi in April.
Wen Yanbo arrived at the inner east gate early and waited for an audience.
Not long after he arrived, Zhang Fangping also arrived accompanied by his family.
Two old friends (enemies) and friends (family members) bowed their hands to each other.
"Why hasn't Yunzhong come yet?" Wen Yanbo asked.
"Probably still at home." Zhang Fangping said leisurely.
Sun Gu was in poor health and had to ask the imperial doctor to visit him every now and then, so it was normal to take things a little slower.
After waiting for about half an hour, around Chen time, Sun Gu rode the shoulder carriage gifted by the emperor and arrived at the inner east gate.
"Yunzhong..." Wen Yanbo and Zhang Fangping both stood up and greeted Sun Gu.
"Grand Master, Jiedu!" Sun Gu was supported by his two sons and walked down from the carriage. He bowed his hands and returned the salute: "I am old, I have been waiting for you two for a long time."
"Yun Zhong said something serious!" Wen Yanbo squinted his eyes and replied: "I have just arrived."
Zhang Fangping didn't speak, just nodded with a smile.
The three elders took their seats.
Sun Gu said: "Grand Master, have you heard of Jiedu?"
"Um?"
Sun Gu said with a smile: "The capital hall has just received the report. The king's master has sent to the north. All the prefectures in the north of the Jiaozhi River, except for the fake Taiyuan, have donated their soil and enclosed them."
Wen Yanbo heard this and said happily: "In this way, the six states of Jiaozhi and the thirty-six Dongs will all belong to China?"
As the sand table frequently appeared in front of ministers, it became an important reference for court discussions time and time again.
The ministers also invited people from the Sand Table Division to build a set of sand tables for all states and counties in their respective official offices.
Senior ministers like Wen Yanbo also asked the Sand Table Secretary to help build a set of sand tables in their homes.
He even used jade, colored glaze, and agate to specially build a Beizhou sand table.
When I have nothing to do, I just stay at home and learn about the mountains and rivers geography of Beizhou from my juniors.
This trend is spreading outward.
Han Wei in Luoyang, Feng Jing in Daming Prefecture, Han Zhen in Suzhou, and Lu Huiqing in Hedong also received sand tables in their jurisdictions through imperial gifts from Ouchi.
In short, the current ministers of the Song Dynasty will almost never make jokes because of their lack of geographical knowledge like in the past.
Therefore, although these three elders were in Bianjing, they could still know the mountains and rivers thousands of miles away through the sand table, know the direction of Zhang Dun's advance, and the strategic importance of Juili Pass, Beizhu and other places.
"But I don't know when Master Wang took the northern item?" Zhang Fangping asked from the side.
Sun Gu replied: "According to the capital document, it was Ding Chou (the 20th day) of the third month."
Wen Yanbo and Zhang Fangping both took a deep breath after hearing this.
Juili Pass is located in the south of Guangyuan Prefecture, and it is the key pass that controls Guangyuan and leads to the Fuliang River. Beizhang City is on the key road between Jiaozhi, Taiyuan and Guangyuan.
The distance between the two is more than one hundred and fifty miles.
According to Zhang Dun's last report, Wang Shi only took the oath of war from Xiping Prefecture, Guihua Prefecture, Shun'an Prefecture and other places on Youjiang Road in Yong Prefecture on the 16th day of the third month of Guiyou, and soon the five prefectures of Jiaozhi surrendered.
The two states were besieged and the pass was determined.
In other words, after Zhang Dun's army laid down the decisive pass on Guiyou day to open up the passage to the Fuliang River, they immediately moved to the north to fight, and captured this strong city three days later.
How did Zhang Dun do it?
Are the Cochin people really so weak?
Wen Yanbo and Zhang Fangping were both a little unbelievable.
The speed of Wang's army's advance was astonishing.
The three of them sighed, and a minister came to them: "Grand Master, Jiedu, Bachelor, please follow me."
The three senators quickly stood up and followed the minister towards Ouchi.
…
Yongzhou.
Zhang Dun looked at the Jiaozhi envoy sitting below him.
He asked coldly: "Has your envoy thought clearly?"
Li Wensheng lowered his head and looked at the terms of the Northern Dynasty peace treaty in front of him, feeling his body trembling.
There are not many clauses, four in total.
First: Jiaozhi will always be a vassal of the Song Dynasty. From the day the peace treaty is signed, Jiaozhi will lose the imperial title and change Shenglong Mansion to Conglong Mansion. Under the supervision of the Guangxi Economic Envoy Office of the Song Dynasty, the imperial mausoleums and temples of the past dynasties will be restored.
Make downgrades.
The imperial mausoleum will be given the title, and the temple will be given the posthumous title.
If this article is implemented, Dai Viet Kingdom will cease to exist.
This is digging the roots of Dai Viet!
However, this was an offer that Li Wen Sheng could not refuse.
Because Dai Viet had surrendered to the Northern Dynasty a hundred years ago, the title of the Emperor of Dai Viet in the Northern Dynasty was: King of Jiaozhi County, and Military Envoy of Jinghai Haijun.
Every year in the first month of the year and on the Holy Days of the Northern Dynasties when congratulating the Emperor, he would call himself: "I am so and so."
If you don't agree to this one, there will be no need to mention other conditions.
Of course, you can find ways to bypass this in the future.
Calling oneself emperor behind closed doors has been a skill that the divided regimes in the world have mastered naturally since the Han Dynasty when the Han Dynasty guarded Korea.
Article 2: The two countries are bounded by the Fuliang River, the south of the Yangtze River is Jiaozhi, and the north of the Yangtze River is the land of the Song Dynasty.
This is a naked expression of the Northern Dynasty's ambition to annex Jiangbei.
But, this is a fact.
There is no one loyal to Shenglong Mansion in Jiangbei now.
Under the slaughtering knives of local wealthy families and local officials, all those who might be loyal to Shenglong Mansion were slaughtered.
As for the wealthy families and local officials, after doing such a thing, it is impossible for them to have any centripetal force towards Shenglong Mansion.
Shenglong Mansion also had no strength, so it sent troops across the river to fight with the Northern Dynasty.
And after gaining the allegiance of local officials and wealthy families, the Northern Dynasties would not be defeated by climate and disease like last time.
Local officials and local wealthy families would guard these lands for the Northern Dynasty.
Unless fusion occurs in the Northern Dynasties in the future.
For example, when the dynasty changes, the world will be in chaos, or the Liao Kingdom will go south and the country will be destroyed.
Otherwise, it will be impossible for Shenglong Mansion to regain the land of Jiangbei.
Article 3: Jiaozhi pays an annual tribute of one million dan of rice to the Song Dynasty, and also sells 1 million dan of rice to the Song Dynasty at the market price every year.
This is to be expected.
It's just that the asking price is a bit high.
Article 4: From the date of the signing of the peace treaty, ships from the Song Dynasty and Jiaozhi can dock at each other's ports when traveling by sea. The relevant governments should do everything possible to provide maximum convenience for each other's merchant ships to dock. If a ship is involved in a shipwreck in each other's waters,
Or encounter other dangers, the relevant governments of the two countries are obliged to provide basic assistance and properly resettle the relevant personnel. In addition, the two countries should provide all possible conveniences for each other's merchant exchanges and trade.
This article made Li Wensheng a little confused and made him even more uneasy.
However, this clause is the most equal of all clauses.
Because of this article, it is not only a requirement for Jiaozhi, but also a requirement for the Northern Dynasties.
If all the terms are like this one, then the Song Dynasty will be worthy of being a great state in heaven and a country of benevolent and righteous gentlemen!
However, the other three items are too harsh.
Li Wensheng raised his head, swallowed his saliva, and asked in a low voice: "Zhang Jinglue, can you allow the foreign minister to say a few words?"
He wanted to modify the contents of some clauses as much as possible.
Zhang Dun looked at him, shook his head and said: "These four points cannot be changed even one word!"
joke!
These conditions were the terms of the peace treaty listed in the pamphlet given to him by the officials.
Not to mention making changes, even if he wanted to adjust the order, he would have to ask Bian Jing for instructions.
Zhang Dun looked at the other party seriously: "Your country may accept it, or it may not accept it!"
After a pause, Zhang Dun said: "This is because I think you are still familiar with the teachings of the saints and can understand the Chinese laws. This is a special treaty."
The implication is, of course, that if he had not abandoned the etiquette of dress and etiquette in Jiaozhi for hundreds of years, Zhang Zihou would have fought across the Furiang River with a sword.
Li Wensheng wanted to say something more, but Zhang Dun had already stood up.
"Your envoy should send the relevant terms to your Lord as soon as possible. Whether it is war or peace, your country will reply within half a month."
"Otherwise..." Zhang Dun said softly: "Don't say you didn't predict what you said!"
If you don’t agree, keep fighting!
Anyway, Zhang Zihou has a lot of time to spend with Jiaozhi.
At worst, we should build ships in Jiangbei first.
Shipyards can even be built in Guangxi to build large-scale ships.
Wait until this winter, when the water in the Furian River is shallow, and then send troops to cross the river.
Li Wen Sheng had no choice but to surrender.
Zhang Dun looked at him, chuckled and said, "In ten days, I will be here in Yongzhou to pay homage to the heroes who died in Yongzhou ten years ago."
"Your Majesty, please remember to come and watch the show."
Li Wensheng still didn't understand what Zhang Dun meant, and when he was speculating in his mind, he just heard Zhang Dun say: "At that time, the soldiers and people of Yongzhou will share the flesh and blood of Li Thief in memory of his father and brother who died that year!"
Since the Han Dynasty, the hatred of father and brother must be avenged with the flesh and blood of the enemy.
This tradition has remained unchanged after thousands of years.
Li Changjie was the main culprit in the massacre of the city, and the people of Yongzhou were eager to eat his flesh and cramp his muscles.
Now, the opportunity for revenge has finally arrived.
Of course, you have to be well prepared.
In recent days, the Guangxi Economic and Strategic Envoys and the Guangxi Transportation Envoys have posted notices in various states, announcing that Li Changjie will be sentenced to death by a thousand knives on April 16th.
All the descendants and relatives of the soldiers and civilians killed in Yongzhou, Lianzhou and Qinzhou can visit the execution ground in person and witness the fate of this thief.
There is also a chance to get pieces of meat thrown by the executioner.
This is the best sacrifice to comfort your father, brother, and wife!
Li Wensheng raised his head in surprise and saw Zhang Dun's face.
He originally thought that Lieutenant Li Changjie had already been sent to Bianjing by the Northern Dynasty.
He might even have a good death.
Those face-saving monarchs and ministers in the Northern Dynasties could do such a thing.
Who would have imagined that Li Changjie would be chopped into pieces with thousands of knives in front of countless people in Yongzhou, and his flesh, blood, bones and muscles would be divided into sacrifices to his father, brother and wife?
He couldn't help but said: "In this case, I am afraid that I have lost the teachings of benevolence and righteousness in the great country, right?"
Zhang Dun raised his head proudly and looked at Li Wensheng. The elegance in his body completely disappeared at this moment: "Xiang Gong avenged the vengeance of nine generations, which was great in the Spring and Autumn Period. Today, Yongzhou avenges ten years of vengeance. It is natural!"
"
Then, Zhang Dun turned around and left only one sentence.
"Furthermore, Confucius said: How can we repay kindness with kindness? Repay kindness with kindness and repay kindness with kindness. This is the teaching of a benevolent and righteous gentleman!"
Li Wensheng was so shocked by Zhang Dun's words that his head was buzzing.
He could hardly believe his ears.
Aren’t the civil servants of the Northern Dynasties all easy to talk to and very concerned about face?
What's happening here.
After a while, he came back to his senses, and it was at this time that he finally remembered that the Northern Dynasty military envoy whom he had almost forgotten in the past two days was now famous in Shenglong Mansion.
The bloody-handed man slaughtered Zhang Zihou!
Sure enough, there was only a wrong name, not a wrong nickname!
This is the evil star! He is a butcher!
…
In Jiying Palace.
Zhao Xu looked at the three elders sitting in the hall with a smile, stood up one by one, and then came forward: "Old minister, I will take my leave."
Then, follow the steps step by step, holding on to the fluorene and retreating.
Zhao Xu stood and watched the three elders go away, always with a smile on his lips.
And the smiles of the two palaces behind the curtain never stopped from the beginning.
Because when these three elders spoke before the imperial court, they did not raise any issues regarding their love affairs.
The only words that came out of their mouths were hymns.
It only talks about the mercy of the two palaces and the sage of the emperor. It only talks about the clearness of seas, rivers and peace in the world.
In their words, the current situation in the Song Dynasty is not a small good, but a great good.
Therefore, the three elders expressed their impatience more than once during the process of the edict: the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, bless the Holy Gong, govern the world, fight with the northern captives in the north, care for the Tubo in the west, Dangxiang, conquer Jiaozhou in the south, Li Shu
Peace and happiness are of great merit, so it is appropriate to be given the title of honor in order to respect the empress dowager and the empress dowager's virtues.
In short, in their mouths, if the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager are not honored by the title.
Then people all over the world will probably be disappointed.
Can the two palaces be unhappy?
After watching the three elders go away, Zhao Xu sat down, turned around and said to the two palaces inside the curtain: "Mother and Queen, I also think that Mother and Queen have great achievements in the world and have blessed all people, so they should be given the title of honor.
Show all the people in the world..."
The two palaces listened, although they declined, they kept saying humble words.
Especially the Empress Dowager, although she has been saying: "I have done nothing for the world, and I have done nothing for the country. How dare I be honored by this title?"
But you can tell from this tone that she is overjoyed.
This is normal.
Women just like things that look good, sound good, and are cool enough.
As for the two palaces who are rich in the world, especially the Empress Dowager, they have no shortage of material things.
What can make her heart beat is the title.
Think about it, how can a title of empress dowager be more prestigious than the 'Empress Dowager Yingyuan Chongde, Renshou, Merciful Saint' that Zhang Xianmingsu received back then?
This is also one of the few places where she can surpass her aunt Cisheng Guangxian in the scope of etiquette.
If she is not moved? That is impossible.
At least Zhao Xu remembered it very carefully. In his previous life, the Empress Dowager happily accepted the titles given to her by the ministers.
This time it was normal too.
Therefore, Zhao Xu immediately smiled and said: "My mother-in-law, my mother-in-law's achievements are unparalleled in the world. What's more, now that Wang Shi has made a great victory in the southern expedition, he will reach the north of the Yangtze River in a few days and expand the territory for more than a thousand miles..."
"Sun Chen heard from the Minister of Jingyan that this is a great achievement that has never been achieved by Zhang Xianmingsu in the past years."
"If even the mother-in-law and queen mother are not willing to receive the title of honor, who would dare to receive it?"
The Empress Dowager listened and smiled so hard in the curtain that she couldn't even close her mouth.
Even the officials said that I deserve a respectful title?
It seems that I can indeed get a title.
However, she still declined: "What the officials said is wrong! How dare I compare with Zhang Xian Mingsu?"
As she said that, she looked at the Queen Mother.
He immediately said to the Empress Dowager: "Your Majesty, the bride thinks that what Sixth Brother said is true. Your Majesty should be given the title of honor."
"As for the bride?" Xiang Queen Mother lowered her head and said, "I am here, so I don't dare to overstep my bounds!"
This is the truth.
The mother-in-law is still here, and it is impossible for the daughter-in-law to keep pace with her.
Etiquette is not allowed.
She doesn't want it either.
Empress Dowager Xiang knew very well that how could something like a title compare to the mother-son relationship between her and Sixth Brother?
Besides, she was in no hurry at all.
After Sixth Brother takes charge of the throne, whatever belongs to the Empress Dowager will eventually be hers for a hundred years.
As a result, the Empress Dowager smiled even brighter.
This chapter has been completed!