"Officials, the Liao envoy has presented a gift, would you like to take a look at it?" Perhaps sensing the emperor's slightly depressed mood, the old eunuch Sun Yanjun took the initiative to step forward and ask for instructions.
"Oh?" Liu Chengyou became interested and ordered: "Then you might as well see how many gifts Xiao Husi brought me this time!"
Outside the Chongzheng Hall, looking at the row of neatly arranged gifts by the palace servants, Liu Chengyou smiled and said, "The peace negotiations of the Liao Kingdom are very sincere!"
In addition to the throne made of gold, there are pearls, jade, gold sand, swords, scepters, ginseng, silver fox fur, white tiger skins... They are basically rare things. In addition, there are five pieces of gold worth a thousand pieces. Looking for a BMW.
"Most of these things are not suitable for food and clothing, so what are they for? Does the Lord of Liao think that with these things, he can confuse my eyes and blind my will?" Liu Chengyou said lightly, with a tone that was inevitably full of doubts about the relationship between the Liao Kingdom and the Liao Kingdom. The fear of the Lord of Liao.
"With your majesty's wisdom, how can you be deceived by some vulgar things!" Lu Yin agreed: "However, since it is the good intention of the Liao country, your majesty might as well accept it, so as not to make the Liao envoy feel that our court is not sincere in making peace. .”
Lu Yin's mouth was also good at talking. With a smile on his lips, Liu Chengyou walked to the golden throne and looked at the throne with the golden dragon carved on it. Under the sunlight, it was both dazzling and more lifelike.
Notice again that the various colored gems above are not inlaid randomly, but are arranged in the shape of the Seven Stars of the Big Dipper, as if they were sketching a painting, which is not only gorgeous but also beautiful. And the emperor sitting among them seems to symbolize the one who lives in the world. , the Ziwei Emperor Star around which the universe revolves. In addition to its material, this throne has both craftsmanship and culture. It can be seen that the Liao Kingdom did absorb a lot of Han culture.
Lu Yin obviously also saw the specialness of this throne, and was about to speak, but Liu Chengyou said: "This thing reminds me of the trophies I got after the war against Shu, there was one thing called the Qibao Drowning Artifact. This seat needs to be more refined..."
Hearing what the emperor said, Lu Yin quickly stopped and swallowed what he wanted to say. Comparing this object with the Seven Treasures Drowning Device was obviously not a good metaphor.
I saw Liu Chengyou asking: "Do you know how I dealt with it?"
"I don't know." Lu Yin was a little curious. As a bureaucrat who had just entered the court, even though he was now a close minister of the emperor, he had made up for some things, but there were still many things that Lu Yin didn't understand.
"Smashed at the palace gate!" Liu Chengyou showed a smile.
"I'll give you this gem as your contribution!" As he said that, Liu Chengyou picked up a gem and threw it to Lu Yin. It was a blue gem with a faint light. Under the sunlight, it is still eye-catching, and it is definitely worth a lot of money on the market.
The sudden attack caught Lu Yin off guard. He hurriedly took it, held it in his hand, and said humbly: "Your Majesty, I can only make some speculations. Since I can't seek victory or merit, I don't dare to accept rewards!"
"It's up to me to judge whether you have merit or not. Just accept it. Do you still want to forcefully refuse what I give you?" Liu Chengyou waved his hand.
Seeing the emperor's resolute attitude, Lu Yin had no choice but to thank him: "I am ashamed to accept this! Thank you so much for the reward, your majesty!"
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou's expression softened. There are always some ministers who, even with rewards, have to find reasons and do it forcefully before he will accept it...
"Take the remaining jewelry and ornaments to the Kunming Palace and let the Queen get a share, and keep the rest as internal funds!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand and ordered Sun Yanyun.
No matter how vigilant he is, jewels and treasures always make people feel happy. Even if they are not fascinated, they are also stunned. Looking back, Liu Chengyou asked Lu Yin: "The Lord of Liao gave such a generous gift, should I also buy it?" Some gifts in return?"
"For the Lord of Liao, a peace treaty may be the most valuable gift!" Lu Yin replied.
Having said that, after the fifteenth year of Qianyou's reign, Liu Chengyou also felt that there was no need to be stingy in this kind of matter and that courtesy should be reciprocated. Therefore, Sun Yanyun was still responsible.
With the emperor's instructions in hand, while Tao Gu and Xiao Husi were pondering the specific details of the second peace negotiation between Han and Liao, Liu Chengyou convened several privy ministers and generals to discuss the affairs of the Liao Kingdom. The discussion focused on, The possibility of Liao's westward expansion and its impact on the Han Dynasty.
After seeing through many things, it was just that, and explanations could be found for all the doubts before. After communicating with Chai Rong, Murong Yanzhao, Li Chuyun, and Zhao Kuangyin, I came to the conclusion that the possibility of the Liao Kingdom's westward advance was great.
As for the reason, it is very simple. There are two main points. One is to plunder the Western Regions to make up for the domestic losses and recover from the wounds. The other is that if the Western Regions fall into the hands of the Liao Kingdom, then the future conflict between Han and Liao will affect the country. Guangdong, and in the northwest strategy, the Liao Kingdom is likely to gain a certain advantage based on this. Therefore, this is of great significance to the Liao Kingdom.
Of course, if the Liao army were to advance westward, it would need to cross Mobei, which could be called an expedition of thousands of miles, which was not an easy task. However, with its strength, it was enough to organize an army of tens of thousands of horses and expand westward. As for the Western Regions, although the Xizhou Uighurs rule the roost, there is a huge question mark as to whether they can withstand the invasion of the Liao army. The grassland empire may really become stronger as it fights.
It is understandable that the Liao Kingdom took the initiative to send envoys to make peace. And the question arises again, if the Liao Kingdom advances westward, what impact will it have on the Han Dynasty?
For now, it won’t have much impact, but looking at the long-term future, it will have a huge impact. Not to mention the Western Regions, only the Hexi region, strategic areas like this, will suffer huge threats. Well, although Hexi is at the moment Most of the corridor is still in the hands of the Uighurs. If it was in Emperor Liu's plan, it would already be in the hands of the Han Dynasty.
And if the Liao Kingdom is allowed to achieve its goal, then the future confrontation between Han and Liao will involve an even wider area. Just imagine that the two countries will fight on the vast land thousands of miles away from the east and west. As far as Liu Chengyou is concerned, what comes to mind? It's not an iron horse fighting against Fang Qiu, but a headache and fear. If that's the case, how much price will the big man have to pay to continue to entangle with the Liao Kingdom.
Regardless of the Northern Expedition, the Han Dynasty achieved brilliant results and achieved a great victory. But just like within the Liao Kingdom, there was a ideological change regarding the future war. The Han Dynasty also had this awareness. If you feel that the Liao Kingdom If a country can be easily destroyed, then it has committed the crime of underestimating its enemy.
As for the Liao Kingdom's westward advance, how could the Han Dynasty respond? The conclusion reached was that it would have no effect and that it was completely impossible to stop it.
Just like the Liao Kingdom was no longer able to prevent the Han from unifying the south, and the Han's influence had just begun to reach the Hexi Corridor, the Han was also powerless to undermine the Liao's strategy of the Western Expedition. Either the Northern Expedition would be launched again, and unless Emperor Liu fainted
You will make such a decision only after you have made up your mind.
Pingnan's preparations in all aspects have reached the current level, and there is no possibility of any changes. It has to be said that the Liao Kingdom has chosen a good time. Perhaps they are waiting for a good time, that is, when will the Han Dynasty begin?
After Pingnan, the Liao Kingdom began to march westward.
The purpose of sending envoys to conclude a peace treaty may just be to buy an insurance policy. Both parties also need peace of mind. After all, the Han Dynasty did not want the north to be unstable during the southern expedition.
Of course, the big man is not unable to do anything. He can still stab the Uighurs in the back. For example, he can encourage the Uighurs, remind the rebels, and warn the forces in the Western Regions, but these are difficult to play a decisive role.
If it really gets to that point, perhaps we can only "wishes" that its westward advance will not go smoothly, that it will encounter stubborn resistance and suffer huge losses...
Perhaps the monarchs and ministers of the Liao Kingdom did not expect that a proactive reconciliation would allow the monarchs and ministers of the Han Dynasty to guess their intentions for heading west. But similarly, the current situation does not need to be as secretive as in the past. After all, the Liao Kingdom's
The prepared movements have long been noticed, and when they are launched, there is no need to hide them. On the other hand, the Han and Liao sides have basically shown their clear cards. If you pacify the south, I will march westward, and we will live in peace.