"Negotiating peace is indeed a good suggestion!" Noticing the confidence and cunning in Zhao Pu's eyes, Liu Chengyou also smiled: "However, since ancient times, there have always been losers begging for peace. Now we have swept across Qin Feng and captured Hanzhong. The front is pointed at the two rivers. If we take the initiative to make peace, I'm afraid it will give Shu some unrealistic hopes!"
"Between the two countries, the situation of victory and defeat has reached this point, and there is no possibility of reversal. What's more, sending envoys can dispel their delusions!" Zhao Pu said calmly.
"In this case, we need someone who has outstanding courage and insight, is smart in eloquence, and can deal with things randomly and carry forward the power of our great Han Dynasty!" When Liu Chengyou spoke, he looked at Zhao Pu with a pair of shrewd eyes.
"I asked you to go to Shu, and you will definitely live up to your mission!" Seeing this, Zhao Pu raised his sleeves and bowed his head and said: "I also plan to go and see for myself the military and political affairs of Shu, the people's conditions, and the previous policy of chaos in Shu. I want to see the effect..."
Seeing his statement, Liu Chengyou was obviously very satisfied. He pointed up and said: "If you are interested, go to Chengdu with the court for me. I have the intention to stop the army and am not in a hurry to destroy Shu. On this basis, you You can talk about it with confidence. I entrust you with full power to serve as a vassal and pay tribute. I will not force you, but if you can get some money and food from the negotiation, it can also make up for my expenses in conquering Shu.
As for the task of exploring its truth and secrets, I will instruct the Wude Department of Shu and the subordinates of the Military Intelligence Department to fully cooperate with you!"
"Yes!" Hearing this, Zhao Pudun looked excited, his bright eyes revealed his majesty, and he was already thinking about how to make Shu meritorious.
He stood up again and stood under the map of the Han Dynasty in the palace. This map was newly made and the four states of Qin and Feng were clearly visible on it. However, it was now outdated again, but this time, Liu Chengyou was not in a hurry to change the map.
Liu Chengyou's eyes were changing between Liangchuan and Jinghu. The direction of his eyes was basically the future strategic direction. Liu Chengyou was facing Jingnan and the small but important area that marked the Gao family. Have been paying attention to it for a long time.
As his thoughts drifted back, Liu Chengyou suddenly turned his head, looked at Zhang Dejun, and ordered: "Go, send someone to summon Nahe Xianjian into the palace!"
"yes!"
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He Jianshi, the original stone Jin Xiongwu Jiedu envoy, Qin Feng surrendered to Shu in the twelfth year of Tianfu (947), and was defeated and returned to Han in the fifth year of Qianyou (952). Two years ago, he was escorted to Tokyo together with some prisoners, Liu Chengyou After meeting him once, he was sent to live in Kaifeng City.
However, he is still a senior general after all, so he did not humiliate him, and of course he did not treat him too politely. For more than two years, He Jianjian has been staying in Kaifeng in a low-key manner. He sold some jades and gems he had with him and bought a small building in the outer city. house.
For a demoted general, He Xian's life was not easy. Living in Kaifeng was not easy. He had to undergo inspections from time to time. He also had no income. He was slowly struggling to make ends meet.
For a period of time, I was blackmailed by rogues in the market. Now, my gorgeous brocade clothes have been replaced by ordinary linen clothes, and I no longer have any accessories with me. If it weren't for the occasional support from a few old troops who were incorporated into the White Army, I would have been unable to survive. Living.
However, after Huaide's army was transferred to fight in the Southwest Army, it became even more difficult for He Jianjian to survive in Kaifeng. Now, he is left with only the middle-aged widow he married when he first came here, and he is now in dire straits. , there is still one person who will never leave me, which is a great blessing among misfortunes.
Seeing that the family is becoming more and more constrained, it is difficult to even provide winter clothing and heating materials. Instead, it has to rely on the hard work of a woman to support him. It is very damaging to He Jian's self-esteem.
In the evening, the winter wind became colder and colder. The shabby little door was slowly pushed open, and a woman walked in, holding something in her arms and covering it tightly.
"Husband!" the woman called softly.
Hearing the sound, He Zairan opened the door and welcomed her inside. The room was also cold, but there was less wind. The woman took out the oil paper package from her arms and said to He Zairan: "Wait a moment, I bought a few
Make some cakes and make some porridge..."
He Jianjian found this woman. She was very ordinary in appearance, even more ordinary than his previous wives and concubines, but she was hard-working, simple, strong, and very touching. She was also an unfortunate woman. Her husband died in a military disaster.
Of the two sons, one died on the battlefield in Huainan and the other died of illness. He Jianzhuan was like two lonely and lost people who came together by fate.
She smelled a little bit like shit. After Kaifeng was built, there were higher requirements for urban sanitation. And this woman had a lowly career and pooped outside the city every morning and evening...
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Looking at the woman with disheveled hair, thick voice and tired face, He Jianjian sighed and said in a low mood: "Everyone has abandoned me, so why do you continue to stay by my side?"
When he first came to Tokyo, He Jianjian was still surrounded by some close followers. However, as time went by, loyalty was no match for hunger, and one after another, he left to make a living. Those who had feelings for him could occasionally help him, but he was ruthless.
If there is no justice, there will be no connection. Of course, there is nothing more miserable than rebuilding.
In fact, if it weren't for the internal and external management of the woman in front of him, how could he have survived until now by rebuilding his little family fortune after the surrender.
After listening to his words, the woman asked, "Husband, are you going to drive me away again?"
Facing those eyes filled with bitterness and pain, and noticing the frostbite and chapped hands that were hard to hide, He Jianjian couldn't help but reveal a trace of sadness, and sighed: "Sell this house!"
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Hearing this, the woman was very serious: "Then we have no shelter from the wind and rain!"
Obviously refusing, a flash of hesitation flashed across his face, and He Jianjian finally said: "That's all, later, I'll go with you!"
Finally, a look of relief appeared on the woman's face, and she smiled at him: "Okay!"
"Who would have thought that I, He Jianjian, was once brilliant and guarded a place, but when I got old, I was reduced to making a living..." He Jianjian said in a low voice.
When someone from the government came to summon them, the old couple cuddled up to each other to keep warm and ate dinner. When they learned that it was the emperor who had summoned him, He Xianjian couldn't help but be overjoyed. He didn't care about many things. He quickly sorted out his slovenly appearance and put on a reluctant suit.
After putting on dry clothes and giving an explanation, he followed the official to the government office and went to the palace with his chamberlain to see him.
The sudden summons made He Xianjian conscious. Although he did not know what the Han Emperor's purpose was, he had already made up his mind. If there was an opportunity, he would definitely seize it.
When he went to pay homage to the Han Emperor again, He Xianjian's face was full of reverence and he bowed to the ground.
Looking at He Xianjian, who was dressed in old linen clothes and unable to hide his downfall, Liu Chengyou gave him wine instead of tea. He probably knew his current situation and had been cold for a long time.
He Jianjian obviously hadn't drank for a long time. After thanking him, he poured himself a drink and drank several glasses. His face quickly turned rosy. When he noticed the emperor's gaze, he realized it and said humbly: "I've lost my composure. Please forgive me, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
"No problem!" Liu Chengyou smiled faintly, waved his hand and asked, "Mr. He has been in Tokyo for more than two years, what do you think?"
"Tokyo is rich, but it is difficult for ordinary people to live there!" He Jianjian's old eyes were full of complexity: "I regret my original choice even more!"
"Could it be that I didn't show you any favors, and Mr. He regretted surrendering to the big man?" Liu Chengyou said playfully.
Hearing this, He Jianjian suddenly showed nervousness on his face and shook his head repeatedly: "What I regret is that when the Khitan invaded the Central Plains, I chose to surrender to Shu instead of waiting for the time to wait for the Han Dynasty. What I regret even more is that I made trouble for the Shu Kingdom and fought against the Han Dynasty. Be an enemy!"
He Jianjian's expression of remorse did not seem to be fake, and his emotions were real. Liu Chengyou couldn't help but smile and looked at him: "Now that you are also my Han subjects, it's not too late!"
"Yes!" He Jianjian looked humble.
"Mr. He must be very curious as to why I summoned you suddenly!"
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
"Might as well take a guess."
After pondering for a while, He Jianjian asked tentatively: "I heard that the Han Dynasty conquered Shu and won a great victory on the front. Is this related to this?"
"It seems that Mr. He lives in a shabby house, so he doesn't know anything about the world!" Nodding with some satisfaction, Liu Chengyou admitted directly and said, "That's right! Now the Han Dynasty has taken over Xingyuan Mansion!"
"Your family members and children are all in Nanzheng City. Meng Chang did not implicate them because of your surrender. Your son took the initiative to help the army stabilize public order after the city was broken..." Liu Chengyou said leisurely.
Hearing this, He Zhanjian suddenly showed a hint of excitement.
Facing his somewhat excited gaze, Liu Chengyou said simply: "In this battle, many Shu soldiers were captured before and after, and I intend to select the best ones and use them. Mr. He has been in the Shu army for many years and is familiar with its military conditions, so I am interested. To serve the great Han, organize and train troops, and attack the two rivers in Japan?"
"Swear to death in repayment!" Without any hesitation, He Zhanjian stood up and prostrated.
How to rebuild at this time was as desperate as falling into the abyss, and he was extremely eager to change the status quo. Liu Chengyou gave him hope that there was no need to make a choice at all.