Chapter 1298: The purpose of the mission is another annual festival
Chapter 1298: The purpose of the mission, it’s another New Year’s Day
Although the Jin Kingdom was powerful, in the eyes of the Koryo people, they were considered barbarians. They even never really took the Jin people into their eyes. This is why Koryo dared to actively provoke the Jin people several times in the Liaodong area.
But for the countries in the Central Plains, Goryeo was jealous and envious of the Central Plains' inheritance and cultural etiquette, and was afraid of the Central Plains' power and size.
You must know that the so-called Heavenly Kingdom is not something you blew up by yourself.
In the eyes of these frontier countries, the Central Plains dynasty, even when it was weak, was still the great kingdom they envied.
Just like the current Song Dynasty, even though it has been suppressed by the Liao and Jin countries for a hundred or two hundred years, and even though it has lost half of its country, in the eyes of the Korean people, when it comes to legitimacy and strength, they still recognize the Song people.
Moreover, in the eyes of the Koryo people, the Song people were a country of etiquette, so when they thought of finding allies, their first target was the Song people.
Coupled with Tuo Junjing's lobbying, this mission was launched.
Naturally, others did not know Shen Tang's identity, but Tuo Junjing found out some clues.
Although it is not unusual for Song people to serve as officials in the Jin Kingdom, it is obviously rare to be able to lead an army alone and be so fierce.
Through the forces behind it and some connections with the Kingdom of Jin, Tuo Junjing came to the conclusion that although Shen Tang was the leader of the army, he was actually the commander-in-chief of the Song Dynasty.
As a result, Shen Tang's identity became a mystery in Tuo Junjing's eyes. Therefore, after arriving in Song Dynasty, the first thing he did was to inquire about Shen Tang's name.
"Since the Korean people treat each other with courtesy, we must not lose our etiquette. You ask the Ministry of Rites to draw up a charter to greet you personally. When you arrive, you should be treated more generously. Don't let these Korean people underestimate us in the Song Dynasty."
Zhao Shen said with a bit of excitement.
At this moment, first the Dali Kingdom, King Wumeng and King Qiongdu of southern Xinjiang came to congratulate them, and now the envoys from Korea came to congratulate them. It really felt like thousands of nations came to pay homage, although it was still far from the word. far away……
Although the Mongolian troops and horses brought some panic to Beijing, the festive atmosphere finally suppressed these panics. Although the entire city was still under martial law, the sound of firecrackers in the streets and the sounds of children playing were still there. It is gradually recovering.
For Shen Tang, this new year is a little different.
Although Xiangling has not yet highlighted her waist, the little guy in her belly represents new life and hope.
Think about it, three years have passed since I came into this world.
In the past three years, Shen Tang has changed a lot.
The first is the change in identity. Initially, Shen Tang was just an ordinary citizen in Shenjia Village. At that time, a small official in the county and a few ordinary soldiers could ruin everything for Shen Tang.
At that time, he was alone and had no one to rely on. At most, Kong Wu was a little stronger, but this kind of power was not enough to ensure his safety.
Even at that time, Shen Tang had no sense of belonging to this strange world.
He was like a traveler who was aloof but wandering around the world. Whether his country was destroyed or his family was destroyed, or whether his life or death was at stake, he never put it in his heart.
At that time, he was a loner living outside the world.
It wasn't until Xiangling slowly opened his heart and gave him a home in this world that he felt that he gradually belonged to this world.
However, the cruelty of reality also taught him a truth: weakness is the original sin.
Precisely because he was weak, he was unable to protect the only person who made him feel that he belonged to this world. Facing dozens of soldiers, he devoted all his strength at all costs, but he could not protect him at all. Xiangling cannot be protected.
Xiangling was captured directly under his nose, which gave Shen Tang an extremely powerful impact.
He knew that this world was even more cruel and naked than his original world.
The weak do not even have the right to survive.
If it was just him, he might not care too much, and it might not even be impossible for him to die.
After all, this world is too lonely for him.
However, that poor yet somewhat stubborn and gentle woman had quietly occupied his heart.
If you want to protect, you must have the power to protect.
Therefore, he first gradually regained the Beiwei Army, then formed his own force, and set foot in officialdom and court.
After all, the most powerful power and power in this world lies in the court.
Step by step from being weak to now, in terms of strength, Shen Tang has the Beiwei Army under his command, the 20,000 elite men under Teng Wu, the financial resources controlled by Shao Youcai, and the secret espionage organization controlled by Lu Feng and Xiang Ling. .
In terms of status, he was granted the title of Marquis at a young age, commanding troops and horses, and was in charge of the important town of Chengdu.
In terms of relationships, he has close ties with Zhang Jun, Shi Hao and others, and Lu You, Zhou Bida and others are his close friends. Even in the eyes of the emperors of the two countries, Shen Tang has an extremely special status.
However, for Shen Tang, these are not the most important things.
The most important thing is the women around him.
Shen Tang admits that he is not a single-minded person, but he does not know why but remains deeply in love.
There are some emotional matters that he can't refuse just because he wants to. After all, how can a person be ruthless like a human being?
Just like Wan Yan Yue, the two have gone through life and death. If Shen Tang still doesn't accept it, I'm afraid he himself won't forgive himself. Who can let go of such a woman?
Just like Shao Muyu, the two followed each other all the way, and Muyu also ignored herself for him...
Even Zhao Ling, although there were not so many unforgettable experiences between the two, Zhao Ling's actions still moved Shen Tang. As a princess, Zhao Shen's biological sister, the most noble person in the Song Dynasty. The princess went to Chengdu for him, Shen Tang, and for him, Shen Tang, gave up the dignity and reserve of being a princess. What right did she, Shen Tang, have to refuse?
What courage do you have to say no?
Of course, there is also Xiao Li'er who lives in Shen Tang's heart forever.
Xiao Li'er's love, its humble love and careful love, was enough to make Shen Tang tempted and regretful. After only one month of companionship, no one could bear to refuse this silly girl's infatuation.
It's a pity that Xiao Li'er, who opened her heart to him, left forever.
So what if he slaughtered 200,000 people from various tribes in eastern Yunnan for her?
Even if he gathered hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses for her and marched across Dali, this was not what he wanted, nor was it what Xiao Li'er wanted... Unfortunately, it was too late.