Chapter 325 The peace treaty is concluded and Pingnan prepares
The man is affectionate and the concubine is interested. In fact, both Han and Liao parties have the intention to seek peace temporarily. After several rounds of negotiations between Tao Gu and Xiao Husi, a consensus was quickly reached, and a new Han-Liao peace treaty was introduced, which also represented
The formal establishment of a new East Asian order.
The content of the peace agreement is still different from the four-year peace treaty of Qianyou, but the general direction is the same. Mutual non-aggression is the basic condition, and trade and market access is only incidental.
At the same time, the two sides divided the world for the first time and divided their spheres of influence, basically based on the territory actually controlled by both sides, taking into account the surrounding small tribes. On the Han side, the Han Dynasty directly divided the Guiyi Army, Uighurs, Tibetans, Wen Mo, etc. in the Hexi Corridor.
Xiao Husi strongly opposed it and finally reached a consensus on the condition that the Han Dynasty would not interfere in Northeast affairs. Of course, this did not include Ding'an State, which had already surrendered to the imperial court.
In recent years, the Han Dynasty has secretly done a lot of work to stir up the affiliated forces within the Liao Kingdom. In the northeast, especially the Ding'an Kingdom formed by the Bohai nobles and survivors, after receiving the support of the imperial court, they also made trouble
Some news, especially during the "Bohai Rebellion", was particularly active.
What is a little special is that it is always difficult to reach a consensus on the pastures, land, and lakes south of Yinshan Mountain. The Han Dynasty emphasized that it was the inherent territory of the dynasty, while the Liao Kingdom insisted that they had ruled the land for many years. In the end, they chose to put it aside and did not station troops. As the Han and Liao Dynasties
The buffer zone between the two sides allows free exchange and trade between the people of the two countries.
Generally speaking, this peace treaty is more detailed, but more unstable. In fact, neither party is satisfied, and the conflict is still acute. It is just that due to the situation, they both deliberately avoid conflict and thus adopt an expedient measure. And the timing is different.
When it comes, it will be torn up when it is time to tear it up.
In addition, in order to show sincerity and bring the relationship closer, there is another option, which is for the two parties to enter into a marriage. The Liao Kingdom proposed that the emperors of both parties should marry their sons and daughters, and then develop into a country of marriage on the basis of a country of brothers.
Liu Chengyou and Yelujing are similar in age, but compared to Liu Chengyou who has many children, Yelujing has nothing to do. As for Liu Chengyou, the princesses are still young, and Emperor Liu probably won't be willing to wait until they grow up.
If you want to marry your biological daughter to Khitan, you will probably choose a clan girl or a palace concubine to make her a princess.
Yelujing had no choice but to choose the princess for marriage from among the four inner nobles. But no matter what, the marriage contract was finalized.
On March 25, the fifteenth year of Qianyou, Han and Liao officially concluded a peace treaty in Kaifeng. Later, the Han Emperor sent Wang Zhaoyuan, the Minister of War, as the envoy, and General Zhang Qiong of Yulin as the deputy envoy to the Liao Kingdom.
, as a return gift. Wang Zhaoyuan, a surrendered minister of Meng Shu, has rediscovered his value in the Han court. Even if many people still despise him and underestimate him, as long as the Han emperor is willing to give him a chance, he is still willing to serve for the Han Dynasty.
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With the signing of the peace treaty between the two countries, the peace in northern Xinjiang in the three years after the war has gained a certain degree of continuity. Although this peace treaty is not very reliable, it still has its positive significance in the establishment of a new order in East Asia.
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For the people on both sides, they can really take a few breaths. The economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries may also develop further. For the leaders of both sides, under the appearance of peace, there is still wariness and calculation, but it can
Maintain a basic peaceful environment, each carry out their own strategies, and prepare for the next conflict and war.
Speaking of which, today's Liao Kingdom, especially the upper class of the Liao Kingdom, has been deeply influenced by Han culture. This kind of strategy, rationality and tenacity are really rare.
When summoned to meet him, Tao Gu walked briskly and smiled like a flower on his old face. During this period, as the minister presiding over the Han-Liao peace treaty, he had a strong sense of presence and was unavoidably proud of himself.
However, when he saw Emperor Liu, he immediately regained his composure and bowed to salute: "Your Majesty!"
"I am very satisfied with the result of the peace agreement. Tao Qing has worked hard during this period!" Looking at Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou smiled and spoke in a gentle tone, affirming the results of his work.
Hearing this, Tao Gu also showed a happy expression on his face, and of course he said modestly: "This is my duty to fulfill, and I don't dare to neglect it!"
After verification, it was found that when entertaining Xiao Husi, Tao Gu did accept some benefits and said something for him. However, when discussing the peace treaty, he was not accommodating and there was no more private meeting. Tao Gu He was completely standing on the court's side, arguing with it, and fighting for the interests of the Han Dynasty.
Seeing that he still had a bottom line on big issues of right and wrong, Liu Chengyou temporarily suppressed a little dissatisfaction in his heart. Tao Gu was always like this, which was annoying, but he could always show his usefulness. Of course, for a person For Xingchen, this may not be his way of survival. He is also smart enough to know what can be collected and what cannot be collected.
"Every merit must be rewarded, which is what I always advocate. This time, I think you are not short of gold and silver, so I won't give it to you!" Looking at Tao Gu with a profound look, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said calmly: " Wu Yue has sent me a batch of fine wine, seafood, and ginger melon. I have asked someone to prepare some of them. You can take them home and enjoy them!"
Hearing this, Tao Gu was stunned for a moment, and then he realized it. There was a little bit of embarrassment on his face. He smiled and bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Obviously, with Tao Gu's astuteness, he felt the warning implicit in the emperor's words.
After a few words, Liu Chengyou revealed it, changed the subject, and said to Tao Gu: "I have summoned Tao Qing, and there is one more thing I need to discuss with you!"
Seeing this, Tao Gu quickly responded with a positive attitude: "Your Majesty, please give me your orders. I will do whatever I can to help you!"
"Wu Yue sent me tributes, which were quite rich. I thought that I would like to receive a gift in return as a token of my respect. I intend to use the important officials of the imperial court as envoys to go south to the two Zhejiang provinces!" Liu Chengyou said.
"I am willing to go!" As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Tao Gu immediately took the initiative to ask for orders. His response was very fast. Of course he understood the meaning of the emperor's words.
In addition, Hangzhou is a place as wealthy as Jinling. He Taogu has enjoyed the elegance of Jinling, but has never seen the beauty of Qiantang. As an envoy of the imperial court, going to Hangzhou is a good job.
As for Tao Gu's agility, Liu Chengyou was not surprised, but asked: "Tao Qing is a great minister of the Han Dynasty, and his status and ability are sufficient. I also think so. However, Tao Qing thought that I would send him this time." What is your purpose in going to Hangzhou?"
After hearing the question, Tao Gu calmed down. He would not go into contact with the relationship. After thinking for a while, Tao Gu tentatively said: "May I ask your Majesty, is it related to the Pingnan affairs?"
Ever since he was reprimanded for being unable to keep his mouth shut and talking about state secrets, Tao Gu has been much more careful in recent years. He also talks about people and matters, like Pingnan, although everyone knows it, and Tao Gu also understands part of it. But the specific details are never discussed in depth.
"Tao Qing is really quick-witted!" Liu Chengyou smiled and said directly without beating around the bush: "The main thing you want to do when you go to Hangzhou is to borrow troops through the road to cooperate with the king's army in the crusade south of the Yangtze River. After arriving in Hangzhou, you can Stay temporarily and serve as the liaison and coordinator for the coalition forces!"
Hearing this, Tao Gu's expression became serious and serious. This was an important task entrusted to him. Without any hesitation, he stood up and bowed: "Your Majesty has entrusted me with such a great thing, and I will repay you wholeheartedly!"
"I still believe in Tao Qing's ability!" Liu Chengyou also regained his warm expression.
As summer is approaching, Liu Chengyou also begins to step up his arrangements and speed up his moves in terms of Pingnan's overall situation.
In early April of the fifteenth year of Emperor Qianyou's reign, a banquet was held in the Long Live Hall. There was no one else present, only Zhao Yanjin, Guo Tingwei, Pan Mei, Cao Bin, Qin Zaixiong, and Liu Guangyi and Shi Yande who were about to be dispatched. Waiting for the generals, eleven people in total.
This was a farewell banquet, and the banquet had come to an end. Liu Chengyou, who had not drank much, walked to the hall with a wine glass, looked around, and said loudly: "You are about to go to the front line, fight for the country, and achieve great fame and great achievements. I would like to express my gratitude to you." This farewell banquet is a bit crude, so don’t take it personally. But I’ll leave it here. When you return to the court, a banquet will be prepared in Chongyuan Hall to celebrate your success!”
These words made all the generals excited. At this point in the unification war, this might be the last chance to gain fame easily. How could they not be excited.
After the banquet, the generals left one after another, leaving the capital and heading to the southeast and Jinghu. This also represented that the Han Dynasty's preparations for war had entered a new stage.
At the same time, Liu Chengyou summoned the Duke of Chan, Chai Rong, into the palace that night. The monarch and his ministers talked for two hours. On the first day, he ordered Chai Rong to be the northwest patrol envoy and asked him to go to the northwest. Liu Chengyou gave him Chai Rong three thousand The guards and imperial troops accompanied him, and his headquarters was temporarily set up in Lingzhou.