Chapter 264: Zhao Shen issued an order and Shen Tang went on an envoy
Shen Tang paused and continued: "Besides, although there are wolves around me in the Song Dynasty, there is no peace around the Jin Kingdom. To the north of the Jin Kingdom, the Mongols have risen, and to the west of the Jin Kingdom, it borders Xixia. There are also constant frictions between the two borders. After the Liao Kingdom was defeated by the Jin Kingdom, the Western Liao Kingdom was established. Although the two countries are far apart, their hatred is deep."
"This is also the reason why the Sizhou Jin soldiers had to retreat after the chaos broke out in the northeastern part of Shandong. Because the Jin State had invested all the forces they could in the battle of Sizhou. If troops were mobilized from other states, it would be There may be other enemies who take advantage of this situation."
"Therefore, I believe that as long as we have a proper strategy and make the Jin Kingdom surrender, we can at least maintain an invincible situation in this peace negotiation."
Shen Tang's statement made Zhao Shen full of surprise, even a little unbelievable. In the eyes of the Song Dynasty, the Kingdom of Jin was an evil tiger, but he had never considered other things, including taking advantage of the situation, and no one had ever considered it. Mentioned. But now, with Shen Tang's words as a reminder, Zhao Shen discovered that maybe what Shen Tang said could really come true.
After a long while, Zhao Shen came back to his senses and said, "Shen Tang, if I order you to be the envoy this time, go to the Kingdom of Jin to negotiate peace with it. What do you think?"
Shen Tang was silent for a moment, and then he said word by word: "When I leave, I will either return home in fine clothes or die in a foreign country. I would rather die, but also maintain the dignity of the Song Dynasty!"
"good!"
Zhao Shen's palm patted Shen Tang's shoulder hard, "Tomorrow, I will issue an edict to make you the doctor of Zuosi! And order you to go on a mission to the Kingdom of Jin. I... will wait here for your return in rich clothes!" "
Zuosi Langzhong is an official of the sixth rank. Looking at the number one scholar in the Song Dynasty, no one has ever been awarded such a high position.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Shen Tang did not refuse, and his mission to the Kingdom of Jin indeed disrupted his plan. But how could he go against Zhao Shen's idea? Although it was not stated clearly before, from the moment the king called him into the palace, Zhao Shen Shen had already decided to make him the envoy. Instead of disobeying orders and making Zhao Shen angry, it was better to obey the will and at least earn some benefits.
"Your Majesty!"
Shen Tang saluted again and said, "I have something to ask of you!"
"Having said that, it will definitely be a difficult journey for you as my envoy to the North. No matter what happens, I will promise you everything!"
Although he said this, Shen Tang would naturally not bring up some ignorant things out of ignorance. Moreover, he had already made a plan in his mind, so he saluted and said: "Your Majesty, my wife is the commander-in-chief of the Xin'an Army at that time. The daughter of Liu Hongye. When Liu Hongye died, she lived in Shanyin and married me. Last year when I first entered Lin'an, the Yamen said that my wife was a criminal and wanted to arrest her. Later, with the help of Zhang Xiang, the matter was temporarily suspended. Revealed."
"It's my duty to go to the north to serve the country, but I can't worry about my wife. If something like this happens again..."
Shen Tang did not say any more, but his intention was very clear. He just wanted Zhao Shen to give him a talisman. Moreover, Shen Tang was smart in that he did not mention the death of Liu Hongye and whether there was any abnormality in it.
Zhao Shen nodded after hearing this, "Well, if you are on a mission for the country, I will naturally let you have no worries. Tomorrow, I will draft a decree at the same time and order him to be a sixth-grade Anren. So, are you at ease? "
Shen Tang immediately paid his respects and said, "My lord, thank you for your kindness!"
An order directly wipes out the so-called criminal. After that, at least Liu Xiangling's body will no longer have any stains!
"Okay, please retreat! I will issue an edict tomorrow. Once the edict is issued, prepare to go north as an envoy!"
Shen Tang bowed and left. This time, of course, there was no royal authority to see him off. Only a young Taijiang sent him out of the palace, and then he returned home alone in a sedan chair!
Seeing Liu Xiangling and Shao Muyu approaching, Shen Tang couldn't help but sigh. Originally, he thought he was just waiting to become an official in the court, and would not leave Lin'an in a short time, and could also accompany Liu Xiangling and his two daughters here. However, , now Zhao Shen issued an order to send him as an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin.
The capital of the Kingdom of Jin is where Beijing will be located in later generations, thousands of miles away from Lin'an. I don't know how long it will take to return.
When they returned to the house, Shen Tang hesitated for a moment before informing the two daughters about Zhao Shen's intention to send him on a mission. Sure enough, after hearing this, the two daughters' faces were full of worry and reluctance! Since last year, several women have People gathered less and separated more. Finally, they settled down in Lin'an for a while. However, my husband had to go to the Kingdom of Jin as an envoy again.
Not to mention the hardships and dangers along the way, how can the two of them rest assured?
In the dark night, Xiangling tried her best to plead and expressed her reluctance to give up. The clouds turned and the rain stopped, and it was finally over after an unknown period of time. Liu Xiangling lay in the arms of her husband, telling her sorrow about separation...
The night passed quietly, and sure enough, when he went to court the next day, Emperor Zhao Shen issued an order.
Shen Tang was granted the title of Zuosi Langzhong, and he was ordered to be the envoy to the Kingdom of Jin. He was ordered to serve as deputy envoy, Zhihemenshi Wang Bian, to assist Shen Tang! Three days later, on April 17, he was officially sent to the Kingdom of Jin! Order , Shen Tang’s wife, Mrs. Liu, was a virtuous and virtuous person, so she was ordered to be Anren...
Zhao Shen proposed that Shen Tang be the envoy, which was indeed beyond the expectations of Tang Si Tui and others. However, as Zhao Shen thought, in the eyes of Tang Si Tui and others, Shen Tang, the number one scholar in the new subject, was a member of their line. , and it was naturally unwise to argue with the emperor again for the title of an envoy. Therefore, he agreed. However, he made Wang Bian the deputy envoy. In this way, the envoy was The team is still under their control.
In the early morning of the third day, Shen Tang and Wang Peng went to court to request the emperor's decree. Then, under the auspices of Zhao Shen, a mission ceremony was held. Finally, the two of them bid farewell to the emperor and left. Royal Palace.
Outside Li Zhengmen, a huge team of envoys was waiting for the arrival of Shen Tang and Wang Pian. In addition to the chief and deputy envoys, the team of envoys also included dozens of minor officials involved in various aspects, relying on more than a hundred people. Guard five hundred people!
Chen Kangbai personally sent the two men to mount their horses. Then, the team of envoys left Li Zhengmen in a mighty manner. Not long after, they turned west on Qianhumen Street, directly out of Lin'an City, and then turned north and ran directly to Lin'an City. Slowly moving towards the far north.
On the wall of the imperial city, Zhao Shen looked at the troop of envoys leaving and couldn't help but clenched his fist.
"Shen Tang, I am waiting for your glorious return!"
After accepting the decree, Shen Tang, as an envoy, could not return home. However, when he entered the palace in the morning, he said goodbye to the two daughters. On the side of the imperial street, the two daughters led a few maids to watch. Shen Tang, who beat the horse and ran away, couldn't help but burst into tears.