The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were in a state of great excitement.
The relationship between the Xixia Dynasty and the Dazang Dynasty was one of coexistence of war and peace talks, with the former occupying an active and strong position.
From the first year of Kangding to the second year of Qingli by Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, Emperor Yuan Hao of Western Xia launched several large-scale military attacks against the Song Dynasty. As a result, a peace treaty was concluded in 1044.
The Song Dynasty gave Xixia 72,000 taels of silver, 153,000 bolts of silk, and 30,000 jins of tea every year, which were called "year-old gifts".
The Khitan took the opportunity to threaten, and the Song Dynasty added another 100,000 pieces of silver and silk each, for a total of 500,000 taels.
After the Song-Xia peace treaty was concluded, the northwest border was peaceful for more than 20 years.
In the third year of the reign of Emperor Yingzong of the Song Dynasty, Xixia began to provoke again and wars continued.
Therefore, this is the first time in a hundred years that Xixia has unconditionally surrendered to the Central Plains Dynasty and publicly recognized the Han Dynasty as Zhengshuo.
If Xixia's visit to the DPRK this time can be regarded as the icing on the cake for the newly established Yan Dynasty, the so-called "land of father and son" is just in name. However, in the covenant that the two countries will soon sign and promulgate, Xixia will allow the
The Yan Dynasty stationed troops in Xixia.
Second, the Xixia Soldiers and Horses will send troops to reinforce the Hedong Pass and Shaanxi defense lines and assist Dayan in defending the Jin Kingdom.
In the same way, when Xixia was attacked by the Jin people, Dayan also had the responsibility to send troops to assist in defense.
This is a real benefit.
Xixia has a certain national strength and a large territory. If Xixia becomes a vassal of Dayan, it will greatly deepen Dayan's strategic defense against the Jin Kingdom. This is of great significance.
This is what the courtiers are most excited about.
When the news spreads to the people, it will undoubtedly push Wang Lin's prestige to a new height, and also lay a solid foundation for Dayan to gradually regain Yanyun's hometown in the future.
Li Gang, Wu Min, Guo Zhishun, Huang Qishan... the court officials were so excited that they couldn't help themselves. For the first time in hundreds of years, they saw the dawn of truly regaining their ancestral land.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Wang Lin walked down Danqi step by step.
He took the sleeping little Li Hao from Yelu Nanxian's hand, held him in his arms, and extended his hand to Yelu Nanxian.
The faces of the ministers were complicated.
Everyone in the government and the public knew that the powerful Empress Dowager Yelu Nanxian of Xixia was committed to the emperor, and that Li Hao, the young emperor of Xixia, was the son of the emperor, but these were only rumors in the past.
Today Wang Lin obviously wants to make this relationship public.
Yerunanxian's pretty face turned red. After hesitating for a while, she still stretched out her hand, letting Wang Lin hold her hand, and followed him to Danqi.
Wang Lin cast his loving eyes on Li Hao in his arms.
He raised his head, looked around the ministers, and said loudly: "My dear friends, this is my son!"
"From now on, Xixia will always be my vassal of Dayan, and will receive the canonization of Dayan from generation to generation.
What I mean is that Xixia and Dayan are the kingdoms of father and son. Dayan enjoys the rights and responsibilities of garrisoning troops and assisting in defense in Xixia. The Emperor of Xixia is renamed the King of Xixia, is canonized by Dayan, and enjoys autonomy in Xixia. Dayan will not interfere with it.
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"Therefore, today I canonize Li Hao as the King of Xixia and give him the surname of King. It is hereditary. Yelu Nanxian is the Queen Mother of Xixia. She will raise the King of Xixia and govern the whole territory of Xixia on my behalf.
In the name of Emperor Yan, I swear to the Heavenly Alliance that the army and horses of Dayan will do their best to protect Xixia from foreign invasion and ensure that the people of Xixia live in peace and contentment and continue to prosper."
"Long live my emperor, long live the emperor!" All the ministers praised and worshiped again.
The members of the Xixia mission sighed in their hearts and prostrated themselves on the ground together.
In the current situation, it is inevitable for Xixia to become a vassal of Yan.
Even Yelu Nanxian, who was in charge of the country, and the young emperor Li Hao were both Wang Lin's wives and sons. The entire power of Xixia was firmly controlled by Yelu Nanxian through the rise of Yan. Even if there was opposition in Xixia, it would be difficult to reverse it.
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At this time, Wang Lin's loud voice was heard: "King Yelu and the Queen Mother understand the righteousness well, led the whole country of Xixia to surrender to me, Dayan, and gave birth to the king of Xixia for me, which is a great achievement.
The Ministry of Rites set up a monument to the alliance between Dayan and Xixia in Tokyo to record the achievements of King Yelu and the Queen Mother, which were worshiped by all people.
In addition, it is announced to the world that the Queen Mother of Xixia has made unparalleled achievements in Dayan. From now on, in the country of Yan, the Queen Mother of Xixia will have no less ceremonial, chariot and horse regulations than the Queen. Seeing the Queen Mother is like seeing me.
Guards in brocade robes were set up in the Xixia Palace to guard the Queen Mother and the Xixia King."
As soon as Wang Lin said this, Yelu Nanxian suddenly looked up at him, his face turned red, and his eyes filled with tears.
She did not expect that Wang Lin not only confirmed Dayan's military protection rights to Xixia in the name of the alliance, but also raised her political status to an unprecedented level.
"In Dayan, meeting the Queen Mother is like meeting me." Wang Lin's words were so resounding that they echoed in the hall for a long time, with lingering echoes.
After this, her dominance in Xixia will be unbreakable.
Li Gang and Wu Min looked at each other, and without hesitation, they immediately led the civil and military court officials to pay homage to Yelu Nanxian, shouting: "I will pay my respects to the Queen Mother of Xixia. May you live a thousand years, a thousand years!"
In the eyes of Li Gang and others, Yelu Nanxian was almost as good as returning home from serving the country. With such a great achievement, no matter how much courtesy and honor he was given, he deserved it.
Yelu Nanxian looked slightly excited.
This is the amulet Wang Lin gave to her and her son, which is equivalent to conferring the title of Xixia to their mother and son. The so-called hereditary inheritance.
From then on, with the strong backing of Dayan, although the whole country of Xixia surrendered, it would definitely usher in a period of peaceful development for at least several decades. In the long run, for the Xixia people, the benefits far outweighed the disadvantages.
And some things are on the table.
The Jin people will never let go of Xixia in the future. Without the help of the Yan army to defend themselves, the Xixia people alone cannot stop the Jin army from invading.
The people of Xixia would not doubt Dayan's promise, after all, the king of Xixia was the son of the Emperor of Dayan.
After the ministers paid their respects, Wang Lin's penetrating gaze fell on a female member of the Xixia delegation who was covered with a white veil.
This woman has a graceful figure, a slender figure, and is more than half a head taller than the average woman nowadays.
Wang Lin visually estimated that he was about 1.75 meters tall.
Wang Lin knew that this girl was Li Lan, the eldest daughter of the Li family in Xixia.
Li Lan played a great role in Yelu Nanxian's control of Xixia power. Without the huge financial support accumulated by the Li family for hundreds of years, Yelu Nanxian would not be where he is today.
Wang Lin pondered for a moment, and then his eyes fell on Li Gang and Wu Min.
He said slowly: "Several cabinet ministers, the Li family of Xixia was originally a Miao descendant of our Han Dynasty. They settled in Xixia two hundred years ago. This time, in order to stabilize the situation in Xixia, the Li family devoted their entire family's financial resources and made great contributions to Yan and Xixia.
I wish that Li Xun, the head of the Li family in Western Xia, can be canonized as Duke of Yanning, and Li Lan, the eldest daughter of the Li family, can be canonized as Princess Yongjia."
Wang Lin had discussed this matter with Li Gang and others before, so Li Gang knew it well and knew that this was one of the emperor's methods to win over Xixia's people, so there was no reason to object.
Li Gang and others accepted the order, and then an imperial edict was issued both at home and abroad.
Li Lan was a little surprised.
She knew that Wang Lin would definitely show some favor to the Li family this time, and it was expected that she would be granted a title or honor. However, she did not expect that her father would directly make her a duke, and she would also be named a princess.
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Although for Dayan, this was a favor without any expense, but as a merchant family, especially a Han family that cherishes its homeland, the Li family would be elevated to a higher level by receiving a high title.
"My maid, thank you for your kindness!" Li Lan knelt down in the hall on behalf of his father, Li Xun, and continued to express his gratitude.
Wang Lin and Yelu Nanxian looked at each other.
Yelu Nanxian smiled and got off Danqi, and helped Li Lan up.
Li Lan was of great help to her, and the two women had a close relationship, almost like best friends.
Besides, Yelu Nanxian also took this opportunity to walk down Danchi. How could she dare to sit on an equal footing with Wang Lin for a long time? In any case, this was the man she was committed to, the one she would rely on for the rest of her life...the emperor of Dayan!
Wang Lin smiled slightly and looked at Li Lan standing under the Danqi.
Although he didn't mean to do so, due to his natural power as the Emperor of Yan, his originally dull eyes invisibly became a bit burning and sharp.
Li Lan was a little scared and lowered his head slightly.
Seeing that Wang Lin's eyes kept lingering on Li Lan and lingered for a long time, it was obvious that Yelu Nanxian had misunderstood.
And the civil and military officials in the palace were obviously thinking a little too much.
Yerunan thought in his heart, Li Lan is so beautiful and beautiful, especially taller than ordinary women. Could it be that the emperor fell in love with her unique charm... If so, it would be a blessing for the Li family.
The attention of the Yan court officials also fell on Li Lan, who was somewhat panicked.
What should she do? If the Emperor of Dayan really had a crush on her, how could she dare to refuse to disobey him?
Li Lan's pretty face turned red, and her back was covered in cold sweat.
The members of the Xixia mission also looked at each other. The noble Emperor of Dayan in front of them seemed to have taken a fancy to the daughter of the Li family?
Canonizing her as a princess is a prelude to accepting her as a concubine?
As for the officials of the Yan Dynasty, almost everyone concluded that this was the case, because it was well known that Wang Lin, the new king, had a little habit of being lecherous...
In fact, Wang Lin thought of Li Lan and Yan Qing.
He was wondering whether he should push this couple forward, because after all, Yan Qing was already quite young and had never started a family.
Wang Lin didn't know that his momentary thoughts had caused some misunderstandings for Li Lan, Yelu Nanxian, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.
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After the court was over, Yelu Nanxian led the Xixia delegation back to the state guesthouse where they lived.
This is actually the high-end post house used by the Ministry of Rites for envoys from foreign countries.
Back at the post house, Yelu Nanxian called Li Lan into her room. She would go to the palace to meet Queen Han Yan and Wang Lin's other concubines to attend the family banquet. She wanted to bring Li Lan and Wang Lin to the palace before entering the palace.
Wang Lin's matter is settled.
Li Lan's face turned red when he heard this, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.
Yelu Nanxian advised: "Sister, there is actually nothing to avoid between you and me. You have to know that the emperor has great talents and great plans. In the future, he will regain Yanyun, destroy the Jin Dynasty in the Northern Expedition, and open up new territories. You will definitely be a generation of holy masters... You
If I come to the palace, it will be of great benefit to you and the Li family."
A trace of helplessness flashed across Li Lan's beautiful eyes: "Sister, I..."
Li Lan wanted to say that she had made a lifelong commitment to Yan Qing, but how could she say it?
Yelu Nanxian pondered for a moment, she actually knew that Li Lan was interested in Wang Lin's general Yan Qing.
His eyes flashed and he said: "Sister, you have to distinguish the important from the important. Although Yan Xiaoyi is... not bad, how can he compare with Emperor Yan? Besides, as long as you tell Yan Xiaoyi clearly about this matter, Yan Xiaoyi will definitely
B himself knows how to advance and retreat."
Li Lan's face turned purple and her shoulders were trembling.
Yelu Nanxian glanced at her and said no more.
She believed that Li Lan was also an extraordinary woman, and she would definitely make the right decision. Besides, if Wang Lin ordered her to be admitted to the palace, how could she dare to resist? As for Yan Xiaoyi, it was even less of a problem. How could any servant follow him?