After arriving in Tokyo, after being ignored for more than twenty days, Khitan Prime Minister Han Derang finally got through and was able to meet the Han Emperor. Because it was hard to come by, Han Derang seemed to pay special attention to it. Even his clothes were carefully arranged over and over again, and he seemed to be meticulous. As for his attitude, he was only respectful.
The character highlights a humble word and a generous courtesy.
"Han Derang!" In the Chongzheng Hall, Emperor Liu looked at this famous Khitan Han minister with great interest.
"Your Majesty, Handerang, is here to see you!" Handejang moved rigorously, kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times, showing a posture of surrender.
"It has been famous for a long time!" Looking at this "famous" capable minister, Emperor Liu said in a slightly complicated tone.
This was naturally the first time Han Derang had seen Emperor Liu in his life. Due to the gap in status, his attitude remained cautious and humble, but at the same time, he had a certain feeling for this man who had suppressed an era and destroyed the Liao Dynasty.
Explore psychology.
But at this time, feeling something strange in Emperor Liu's tone, Han Derang felt a little strange in his heart. Without thinking, he handed over his hand and said: "I don't dare to accept it! It is a great honor for me to be in the ears of a saint with a mere humble name!"
"Really?" Emperor Liu smiled calmly: "The blood feud between the Han and the Khitan has been accumulated for decades, and it is the hatred that destroyed the country. As the prime minister of the Khitan, you should not always sing, eat my flesh, sleep with me.
Skin?"
Emperor Liu's words were thorny. Although Han Derang felt a knot in his heart, he remained calm on his face and said calmly: "Your Majesty's words are serious! The fate of people and the rise and fall of countries have their own destiny. Your Majesty's destiny is determined by destiny, and everything is detrimental to the Khitan.
The defeat at the hands of Your Majesty was indeed fate, so why should we complain? If we want to express hatred, we can only hate the Khitans for living together with Your Majesty in this world, and hate the Khitans for not knowing the destiny and being Your Majesty's enemy."
"Hahaha!" Hearing what Han Derang said, Emperor Liu finally couldn't help but smile. He even rubbed his eyes excitedly and looked at Han Derang, who had almost no bottom line in his words: "Didn't you hear some rumors and think that I am flattering?
Do you think that if you use this compliment to make me happy, you can confuse me and achieve your mission? If the Khitan nobles in Mobei heard what you said today, would they get angry and kill you?
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"I'm just telling the truth!" Han Derang still responded calmly: "Your Majesty's merits and greatness are so great that there is no need for a mere compliment from Handerang. Even after returning to Mobei, I still said this. What's more, it is the Khitan people, from top to bottom.
, I am also extremely intimidated by Your Majesty and regard Him as a god. How can a mortal dare to fight against a god and defeat His Majesty? We can only think of it as the wrath of God and bring the blame upon ourselves!"
After Handerang finished speaking, the hall suddenly became quiet. Emperor Liu's eyes wandered over Handerang, examining him repeatedly. Although Handerang felt strange, he did not dare to make any rash moves. He just lowered his head and kept a low profile.
After a long time, Emperor Liu just said in an admiring tone: "Being famous is not as good as meeting each other. How can you be able to express flattery and flattery in such a way that is neither humble nor arrogant, fresh and refined? How can you be an ordinary person! People like you should have a broader platform to perform.
If you are talented, staying in Mobei is too much. Just stay in the court and serve the Han Dynasty!"
Hearing this, Han Derang frowned without trace, paused for a moment, then bowed and responded: "Your Majesty praised me, I am really ashamed. With all due respect, if it were not for Khitan, I would not be able to reach the ears of heaven with this low name. The imperial court
There are so many talents and wise men, but compared with them, I am just ordinary. I have little ability, and I can barely contribute to the peaceful exchanges between the Han Dynasty and the Khitan."...
"Haha!" Emperor Liu smiled again, waved his hand and said, "If this is not my intention, I will not force it!"
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty!" Han Derang was inexplicably relieved. Although he tried to deal with it calmly, the pressure brought by Emperor Liu was greater than imagined.
"Okay! Tell me your reason for coming!" Emperor Liu's patience seemed to be running out.
Hearing this, Han Derang felt a slight chill in his heart. He took a deep breath, solemnly clasped his fists, and respectfully expressed his feelings to Emperor Liu about the Khitan's surrender to the Han and the intention of harmonizing relations between Han and Liao.
This set of rhetoric was obviously well prepared in private and almost imprinted in his mind, so Han Derang said it very fluently, even particularly emotional, with both reason and reason, and considering the pros and cons of the situation, his persuasiveness was immediately raised.
However, he was facing Emperor Liu, a generation of emperors who had been in charge of the world for decades, and a single-minded thieves who took life and death from all the people in the world. Although interests were the criteria for his actions, they were by no means the only ones. Sometimes, personal feelings of good and bad were
, can also determine the outcome of an event.
For example, at this time, when Emperor Liu faced Han Derang's sincere speech, Emperor Liu seemed particularly cold and his words were straightforward: "Needless to say these hypocritical words, they are worthless. You are here on behalf of the Khitan,
Although I say I surrender, I must be asking for something from the big man, so let’s be practical!”
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, even with Han Derang's face, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed. This Han Emperor was too sharp, always aggressive, and did not give people any sense of moderation. Is he acting casually or is he already stubborn?
Arrogant to a certain extent.
Quickly getting rid of the distracting thoughts in his mind, Han Derang hesitated for a moment, and then said sincerely: "To be honest with your majesty, the Khitan does have something to ask for from the big Han! I pray that your majesty can open the border ban and set up a forum to allow the big Han and the Khitan to
Free trade among citizens can no longer restrict the salt, tea, wine, and grain that Mobei lacks.
At the same time, the Naiman people are ambitious and growing, and Shi Wei from the north is also constantly invading southward, which will harm the Han sooner or later. The Khitan is willing to join hands with the Han and resist expulsion."
"Hehehe" After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu was happy again and said almost in a sneer tone: "Why is it all the Khitan wants from the big man, so what good does the big man do?"
"Back to your majesty, the Khitan is willing to ally with the Han Dynasty and swear to surrender to the Han Dynasty forever, pay tribute year after year, and never rebel!" Han Derang said solemnly: "Also, if your majesty has mercy, I will ask for the princess of the Han Dynasty on behalf of my king, and we will marry the kingdom.
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"You are very calculating, and you think too wonderfully!" Emperor Liu said coldly: "The country of marriage is in the past, isn't it? When it's time to break up, there is no mercy. When it's time to fight, life is also at stake.
No room left!
I might as well tell you the truth, when the two countries were in conflict in the past, the Khitan still had a chance to get a peace treaty. Now, you have to think about it for yourself, does Mobei have the qualifications?"
Emperor Liu showed a naked and bullying attitude, which made Handerang's face pale. Although he was humble before, he was actually a bit pretentious and always maintained his demeanor, a bit willing to be humiliated for the country.
At this time, under Emperor Liu's cold words, Han Derang seemed to have lost his last bit of face, threw himself on the ground, and kowtowed hard: "A small country does not dare to harm a big country. I am here to ask for your majesty's mercy and mercy. If not, I can only Let the big country be left alone and dare not complain”…
Seeing Handerang's gesture, Emperor Liu's expression finally returned to normal. After thinking for a moment, he said: "I understand your purpose of coming. As for whether it is accurate or not, I still need to consider it. Please step back!"
"I resigned!" Regarding this, Han Derang felt relieved and disappointed, but he did not dare to show it. He could only obey and respectfully resigned.
"Also, I heard that you have been visiting Tokyo frequently recently. Since you like it, I would like to stay a little longer and have a good look. If you can't see all the splendor of Tokyo, wouldn't it be a pity when you return to Mobei?" Emperor Liu said slowly again. Said something.
"yes!"
"Khitan. Mobei" After he left, Emperor Liu frowned and murmured. Obviously, he was a little confused.
After a long time, Emperor Liu returned to normal, his eyes became sharp again, and he said to Yan Tuo: "Pass Xiao Siwen!"
"Your Majesty, Xiao Siwen, see you!" After being summoned by Emperor Liu, Xiao Siwen came in a hurry. As soon as he arrived in front of the emperor, he knelt down quickly without any signs of aging.
Looking at Xiao Siwen, Emperor Liu didn't talk nonsense and said directly: "I have received the intention of the Khitan envoy, and you must have heard about it. I have given you a task. You should convey it to Mobei. If you want to make good friends, you want to lift the ban. , even if you want to ask for the princess, I can agree to it!
However, I also have conditions, and the first one is to remove Han Derang, Brother Yelvxiu and others. I am not just seeking fame by claiming vassal status and paying tribute. I can make Yelu Longxu king, but from now on, Mobei must be Han Dynasty. I can give it the right to govern itself.
Mobei must accept the presence of imperial officials for coordinated management. Mobei's army must be reduced and must be subject to constant inspections by the imperial court. When the imperial court mobilizes troops, it must be recruited by the imperial court.
Let’s start with this much!”
"Yes! I must convey it properly!" Xiao Siwen listened and thought about it, and couldn't help but feel dumbfounded. If Mobei agreed, he would really become a vassal of the Han Dynasty. This would probably be more beneficial than directly sending troops to conquer.
Emperor Liu murmured: "I am not satisfied with the current Khitan!"