Bingwu (14th day) of the seventh month of the eighth year of Yuanfeng.
Zhao Xu opened his eyes and saw that Queen Mother Xiang was already sitting in front of his couch.
"Queen mother..." Zhao Xu asked, "Why are you here?"
Immediately he remembered: "Are you still worried about the Liao envoy?"
He nodded to the Queen Mother.
Just yesterday morning, the ambassador sent a letter saying: Yeluju, the memorial envoy of the Northern Dynasty, told his ministers that the reinstatement of the money ban in our dynasty would hinder the exchanges between the two countries, and we hope to discuss it again.
According to reports by Shi Deyi and others, Yeluju’s original words were as follows:
"My lord, the Emperor of Daliao, is very displeased to hear that your country does not allow copper coins to leave customs. Please tell your country..."
"The Liao Dynasty, a country of etiquette, has always been concerned with etiquette..."
The implication is of course: I advise you to be wise and take the initiative to lift the money ban. Otherwise, once the Daliao cavalry goes south, it will be too late for your country to regret it!
The words of the Liao envoy caused shock in both the government and the public.
The two palaces were even more frightened.
I didn't think about food or food all day yesterday, and I was worried about this.
Only Zhao Xu was completely indifferent to this.
Because he knew, how could the old emperor of Liao State pay attention to the small money ban now?
This must be the personal plot of the Liao envoy.
And it must have been the idea of Yelu Ju, the remnant of Yelu Yixin.
However, it was difficult for Zhao Xu to tell the two palaces about these judgments, and he would not believe them even if he told them.
Therefore, he can only resort to circumstantial measures to save the country.
Yesterday, I spent all day acting cute in front of the two palaces.
Finally, the two palaces agreed that he would talk to the Liao envoy in the palace today.
The reason why Zhao Xu used it is also very simple.
One, of course, is that 'With Er newly ascending the throne, the four barbarians may be uneasy and provocative.' Therefore, 'if I can order the Liao envoys to retreat when they see the difficulties, the four barbarians will be able to stay safe and secure.'
Secondly, 'I heard that the Northern Dynasty also respected the principles of benevolence and forgiveness of Confucius and Mencius, and claimed to be a country of etiquette. If they came according to etiquette, I could respond politely.' This naturally made the Northern Dynasty know that I was also the master of etiquette.'
This is really true.
The Liao people had been fed for a long time.
Therefore, whether it was increasing coins in Qingli or ceding land in Xining, people used threats and intimidation to do whatever they could.
But I will always try my best to occupy the first word of ceremony.
For example, the Qingli increase in currency to the Liao Kingdom was under the guise that the territory south of Wananguan Pass was seized by Zhou Shizong by force. Now Song and Liao are brotherly states. In order to maintain the alliance, the Song Dynasty should return the land that Zhou Shizong rudely seized.
In addition, Taizong's Northern Expedition has no moral basis. We, Daliao, have done nothing unfair. You are an unjust army and must compensate!
In addition, Xixia was a vassal of the Liao Kingdom. The Song Dynasty attacked without any reason and without notifying the Liao Kingdom in advance. It was really inappropriate and not something a brotherly country should do.
In addition, you also destroyed the Chanyuan Alliance and built fortresses on the border without authorization, which is wrong.
In short, the Liao Kingdom was pure and innocent and occupied the moral high ground.
If you guys don't know what's going on, don't blame me for sending the Liao Heavenly Soldiers southward!
At that time, in the Great Song Dynasty, the main war faction actually had the upper hand.
However, Renmiao's Liaophobia has reached an advanced stage and there is no cure.
If Fu Bi had not come forward as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom and argued hard in front of Xingzong of Liao, Xingzong finally agreed to the covenant of exchanging money and silk for land.
Maybe, all ten counties south of Waqiao Pass may be cut off!
Therefore, Fu Bi was so respected by the emperors of the Song Dynasty.
Even during the Shaosheng era, Zhao Xu never touched a hair of the wealthy family.
Empress Dowager Xiang looked at the confident Zhao Xu, sighed, and said: "I'm still worried that the Liao people are rude and disrespectful in front of the emperor..."
Zhao Xu smiled and said: "Don't worry, mother. If this happens, I will send an envoy to inform the Lord of Liao..."
"If the Lord of Liao wants to show his face, he will know that this is extremely disrespectful!"
The Song Dynasty is currently in a period of national mourning.
The brothers of Song and Liao, your people took advantage of our country's mourning and came to threaten orphans and widows!
This matter only needs to be spread to the ears of the old emperor.
Yelu Ju, the remnant of Yelu Yixin, just wash your neck and wait for death!
Because the old emperor is already fifty-three years old this year, and his health is not much better.
The prince is gone, leaving only a young grandson.
How could the old emperor not be afraid that if he burped, his precious grandson would be bullied from above and below?
Maybe there will be a repeat of those bloody palace coups in the history of the Liao Kingdom.
Is the old emperor afraid?
Definitely scared!
He sighed to the Queen Mother: "I hope so!"
In her mind, the Liao Kingdom was a political power established by the Yi Di in the north.
Same as Xiongnu, Rouran and Turks.
Rude and vulgar, bloodthirsty and arrogant, fearful of power but not virtuous, yet the Song Dynasty now has no power at all in front of the Liao Kingdom except virtue.
Seeing this, Zhao Xu could only continue to comfort him: "Don't worry, Queen Mother. I see that my son is in the palace and will treat the Liao envoy with courtesy..."
Although Queen Mother Xiang was still worried, she still nodded and encouraged Zhao Xu: "The Queen Mother is in the curtain, watching what my son is doing... I hope the people of Liao know the etiquette..."
Zhao Xu continued to comfort: "Mother, please feel at ease!"
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Chenshi.
Yeluju, the chief envoy of the Liao Kingdom, and Wang Shiru, the deputy envoy of the Liao Kingdom, were already waiting in a small hall under the inner east gate.
All around him, there were courtiers and imperial guards who were respectful but highly guarded.
This made both Yeluju and Wang Shiru feel determined.
They knew that the Southern Dynasty was still as afraid of Daliao as in the past.
After waiting for about a stick of incense, Yeluju and Wang Shiru were notified that the emperor had arrived at the Chongzheng Hall and invited the Northern Envoy to come into the hall to meet them.
The two of them then led their entourage, and under the guidance of the Southern Dynasty's General Secretary Sheren, they left the small hall, entered through the inner east gate, and arrived in front of the Chongzheng Hall.
Chongzheng Hall is the most familiar palace of the Southern Dynasties to Liao people.
Since the establishment of the Chanyuan Alliance, almost all envoys from the Liao Kingdom have met with the emperor of the Southern Dynasties here.
They may bring gifts from the Emperor of Liao, or bring the will of the Emperor of Liao, or even directly threaten them.
At the end of Xiao Te's reign, both Liu Liufu and Xiao Xi became famous.
Yeluju was naturally very excited and eager to try, hoping to become famous through this battle.
For him, this is something that comes easily.
A ten-year-old little emperor and two women living in deep palaces.
Where does the courage come from?
What's more, all he asked for was the restoration of the copper coin trade in the past.
The people of the Southern Dynasties could even agree to cede land and pay money, so why worry about such a trivial matter!?
Only Wang Shiru had hidden worries and uneasiness in his heart.
Because Wang Shiru understood that the Southern Dynasty was in the period of national mourning, and their status was also the memorial envoys.
The Emperor of Daliao did not give them any authorization, he just asked them to come and pay homage.
It would be best if they can successfully intimidate.
The winner will not be blamed.
However, if you can't...
It even made things worse...
The two of them may commit the serious crime of false edicts and reckless orders.
However, Wang Shiru looked at Yeluju's confident look.
Suddenly I remembered something.
By the way, Yeluju seems to be from the Sixth Academy?
Wang Shiru lowered his head, and a certain string in his heart was quietly plucked.
He looked at Yeluju and licked his tongue silently.
If things got serious, wouldn't the emperor have an excuse to deal with Yeluju?
Therefore, this matter seems to be a good thing.
If Yeluju succeeds, he will also have merit. If Yeluju fails, he can be a good person and go to the Emperor of Liao to complain to him!
