Chapter 936
All the civil and military officials expressed their opinions with great enthusiasm. However, Wang Yang did not have much joy on his face, but frowned and thoughtful.
When Su Dongpo saw Wang Yang like this, he couldn't help but ask Wang Yang in a low voice. "Nephew, aren't you happy to hear such good news?"
"Of course I'm happy, but I think it's not as simple as you think." Wang Yang glanced at the joyful civil and military officials, and decided to be too lazy to pour cold water from everyone, but whispered to Su Dongpo.
Zong Ze, who was standing next to Su Dongpo, was stunned and came over to gossip.
"Oh? What do you think is wrong?"
"Uncle, can't you still see it? Xixia took the initiative to shake hands with our Song Dynasty and seek peace, and with the arrogance and rebellion of the Liao Kingdom, if there is a vassal country that dares to do such a move, and if we do not launch troops to destroy it, it will not be the Northern Liao we know." Wang Yang analyzed in a low voice.
Indeed, the Liao Kingdom has always been very arrogant, greedy, and rebellious, and it can be seen in its attitude towards vassals.
But now, Xixia actually dared to take advantage of the war between the two armies to shake hands with the Song Dynasty alone. What was the result? Liao commander Xiao Shen watched the Xixia army in the coalition forces leave the camp and evacuate unscathed towards Xingqing Prefecture.
Such a performance is simply incredible. What is important is that later, the Liao Kingdom invaded Xiazhou and took down the Zuoxiang Shenwang Army.
There was no large-scale bloody conflict, and it could almost be said to be a peaceful invasion. Brother, you are humble and respectful, you are going forward and I am retreating.
"...... All these things made my nephew have to doubt that in fact, Xixia shook hands with me, the Song Dynasty, and it was very likely that it was instructed by Northern Liao, or it was the Liao Kingdom who launched hundreds of thousands of troops to go south, but it was because it was nothing. It was too difficult to save face. Therefore, I simply took Xiazhou and Zuoxiang Shenyang Army Division of Xixia into trophy to explain it."
"Although your words are quite reasonable, in this way, Xixia spent so much energy and national strength to get the whole east. How could Xixia agree?" Su Dongpo stroked his long beard and pondered for a while, and couldn't help asking his own question.
"What can he do if he doesn't agree?" Wang Yang spread his hands and shrugged his shoulders and asked back at the two of them.
"So that's it..." Zong Ze next to him slapped himself on the forehead. "With such a decline in Western Xia, facing the powerful Liao Kingdom, there is really no way out."
"So from this point of view, the offensive and defensive alliance between Xixia and Liao Kingdom should still exist."
Wang Yang nodded and said with great certainty: "It must exist. Today's Northern Liao and Xixia are completely dependent on each other. Xixia cannot be without the help of Liao, and Liao still needs Xixia to exist. After all, he married the princess to Xixia, but Xixia disappeared in a blink of an eye. That's too much to beat Liao."
"It's reasonable. I was thinking before whether our Song Dynasty should pacify the Western Xia in one go. Now it seems that I'm afraid I'll have to make a long-term plan..."
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Su Dongpo's eight hundred miles of urgent official documents arrived at the capital, and was holding a court meeting. Hearing that the Liao army withdrew from the position, Xixia asked the Song Dynasty for peace.
The court first stopped and suddenly became more and more likely, and the ministers who reacted all spoke to the emperor, saying that was to agree quickly.
To present facts and reason, in short, the Song Dynasty had already taught the Western Xia a lesson and blocked the Northern Liao Dynasty, which had launched hundreds of thousands of troops to the south. It had already produced the great reputation of the Song Dynasty, which was definitely enough. Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty will stop the military for the sake of the people of the Song Dynasty.
Zhao Xu could not withstand such huge pressure, so he simply went to find the Empress Dowager to discuss it. The two of them decided to do it. Indeed, this temporary war had consumed too much of the national treasury.
In addition, the Northern Liao Dynasty had evacuated, and the Song Dynasty has not yet had the strength to decide the universe by a battle, so it is not a good thing to stop when you see it is better.
"In our Song Dynasty, the results of these two major battles have been very brilliant. We first took the three states, then obtained Yinzhou and Longzhou, and with the one state of Yuzhou, we also blocked hundreds of thousands of Liao and Xia coalition forces, which really led to the glorious power of our Song Dynasty."
"At this time, since the Liao Kingdom does not want to fight and Xixia is not willing to fight again, it may be a good thing to collect it first."
"After all, since last year, the war on Shaanxi Road has lasted for more than a year. It should be allowed to rest and rest for the people, and the soldiers should have a good rest."
Seeing the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao talk, Zhao Xu finally nodded. "What the emperor's grandmother said is that these battles have already shown the power of our Song Dynasty, so we should stop first to avoid the ministers nagging in their grandson's ears all day long. And it is the autumn harvest now, so we should pay close attention to people's livelihood."
"In the opinion of the emperor and grandmother, who was asked to go to Shaanxi Road to preside over the peace talks? Now all the ministers in the court have volunteered, but their grandson is a little unsure of raising the flag..."
"Don't ask me about this matter, an old woman who no longer obeys politics. It's better for the official to make your own decisions. But in this matter, you should choose a person who is eloquent and quick-minded." Gao Taotao smiled and waved his hand.
"It's a pity that Wang Wushan is now a local ruling official. Otherwise, I would have wanted him to do it, and it would definitely be properly resolved." Zhao Xu couldn't help but say regretfully.
"This is really, but I'm afraid that this kid will not be satisfied and will make a fuss about the monster at that time. At that time, the court will be filled with wind and clouds again, which is enough for you to bear."
Zhao Xu nodded and began to consider what kind of candidate should be assigned to be suitable.
Among the civil and military officials, many are good at speaking and eloquent, but not many are quick-responsive and able to make decisions at the right time. Moreover, many ministers are too old and cannot let big names like Liu Zhi, who is in his seventies, come forward, right?
That looked too seriously at Xixia. Finally, Zhao Xu's eyes fell on Zhu Guangting.
Finally, the Imperial College Priest sacrificial wine, Zhu Guangting, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, went to Xixia according to the emperor's edict...
"I don't give you much explanation, but you have to remember that you must not lose an inch of land and no money can be allowed. But if you violate one of these two points, you don't have to come back from the Zhu Qing family." Zhu Guangting was left alone and told Zhu Guangting the bottom line of this peace talks directly.
"Don't worry, your Majesty, I will naturally save you. I will definitely not disappoint Your Majesty and the soldiers on the border of the Song Dynasty." Zhu Guangting quickly bowed to the steps and assured Zhao Xu.
It is quite rare to get such an opportunity. After all, the peace talks sent by the Song Dynasty in the past were mostly due to defeat and wanted to shake hands with the enemy.
It is rare that the Song Dynasty has the upper hand this time. When you go to Xixia this time, you will definitely be able to show off your power. Perhaps in order to be able to succeed in the negotiation, Xixia will definitely give itself a lot of benefits openly and secretly. Thinking about Zhu Guangting, you will be full of confidence.
Chapter completed!