Chapter 476 Liao Kingdom The beginning of the conflict between Korea and Korea
Nanjing, Liaoning Province, in late April.
The scenery became more and more beautiful. Yelu Hongji, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty, led all the civil and military officials to walk in the Tianwang Temple outside Nanjing.
Prime Minister Liang Ying, following Yelu Hongji, lowered his head and reported on recent state affairs.
"Your Majesty, Goryeo has sent envoys to the country to ask for advice for its new king."
Yelu Hongji listened and groaned: "I heard that the new ruler of Goryeo has been on the throne for two years. He has not sent any envoys to the court for two years, let alone asked for orders. How come he wants to ask me for orders now?
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Yelu Hongji was actually hostile to Goryeo.
Moreover, the hostility is still very deep!
Who said that there is a serious border conflict between Liao and Goryeo now?
The two countries have been at loggerheads over border issues for decades.
To be honest, if it weren't for the instability in the country, Yelu Hongji would have already wanted to send troops to conquer, teach the Koreans a lesson, and also give a blow to Bohai and Nuzhi.
Tell these people to be obedient!
Thinking of this, Yelu Hongji jokingly said: "Is it because all the barbarians came to attack me in Daliao, so the Korean clowns were frightened?"
As soon as he said this, the ministers on the left and right, including Han officials and Khitan nobles, all burst into laughter.
The Liao Kingdom now has reason to be proud and has the right to put on airs in front of the Koreans.
Since last year, the relationship between Song and Liao has been approaching rapidly.
The exchanges between the two countries have shown unprecedented closeness.
The situation of the entire world has changed accordingly.
Although at the beginning, the Liao people did not react. They just followed Yelu Hongji's personal preference and made a gesture of alliance with the Southern Dynasties.
But soon, the Liao people's rich ability to judge international relations came into play in this process.
The Liao people discovered it easily when the relationship between Liao and Song Dynasty became increasingly close.
The party members were as restless as a frightened snake.
Especially as the Wuzu and the Queen Mother of Dangxiang people passed away one after another last year, the newly ascended emperor and the Queen Mother, fearing the alliance between Liao and Song Dynasty, attacked Dangxiang and shared the terrible future of Lingxia Hehuang.
Therefore, envoys were sent to the court one after another.
Each time the posture becomes lower and the attitude becomes softer.
This year, the Dangxiang people made unprecedented concessions on border issues in order to win Daliao's understanding and permission to go to Beijing to pay homage to the Daliao Emperor.
So they made a solemn promise that the Black Mountain Weifu Supervisory Military Department would restrict trade with the Zufu people on the grasslands and strengthen the management of the export of iron and bronze wares.
In the certificate of credence, for the first time, the title "the envoy of the Dingnan Army, the king of Xia Xia" is used.
This is of great significance to the Liao people.
Only names and tools cannot be faked!
Dingnan Army was a vassal town during the Tang Dynasty.
Now, when the Dangxiang people put the title of Envoy of the Dingnan Army in front of Daliao, it is equivalent to the fact that the Dangxiang people recognized Daliao for the first time as the orthodox dynasty that succeeded the Tang Dynasty.
In other words, it can be understood that Dangxiang tactfully acknowledged that Daliao was its suzerain state, and at the same time also tactfully declared to the world that Liao was the orthodox state.
Yelu Hongji was very happy.
Moreover, because the Southern Dynasty also accepted the Hajj of Dangxiang people, a peace agreement was reached.
Yelu Hongji felt that he had completed the "emperor's uncle"'s task of taking care of his "emperor's nephew" and no longer had any moral worries.
Therefore, not long ago, the Hajj request of the party members was officially approved.
Relations between Liao and Xia began to normalize.
Naturally, in the eyes of Yelu Hongji and the upper echelons of the Liao Kingdom, the Koreans came to court in fear because they saw the growing power of the Liao Kingdom and the power of the Liao Emperor.
Liang Ying is not as complacent as others.
He lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, Goryeo has sent its minister, Youcheng Han Ying, as an envoy. In addition to going to the DPRK to make a pilgrimage and requesting orders, he also wants to discuss with our country the issue of protecting the state."
"Baozhou Qianchang?" Yelu Hongji's smile suddenly froze on his face. He waved his hand and said, "If Goryeo comes for Qiangchang, let them not have to enter the court!"
The Liao Dynasty was now at its peak, and all the barbarians were conquered.
How dare little Goryeo dare to interfere in Daliao's internal affairs?
snort!
Liang Ying wanted to persuade her again, but Yelu Hongji had already said resolutely: "I now rule the world, and all barbarians are courting me. Even the party members have to bow their knees and rely on me."
"A mere Goryeo, a clown, how dare you discuss Daliao's internal affairs?"
"Who is the vassal state? Who is the suzerain?"
"If this word spreads, what face will I have to lead all the countries in the world?"
If it were in the past, this matter would still have to be discussed.
After all, the Liao Kingdom also faced many external problems.
But now...
The Song State in the Southern Dynasties became increasingly close to the Liao Dynasty.
Dangxiang from the northwest is submissive, acting like a submissive little daughter-in-law.
The fortune tellers on the northern grasslands also lined up to enter the court in great spirits.
The straight women in the Northeast and the nobles in the Bohai Sea are all satisfied because they have received benefits.
Daliao's diplomatic environment has never been better.
In the Southern Dynasties, Dangxiang, Zubu, Bohai, and Nuzhi had all stabilized.
Yelu Hongji was indeed able to take action now, and he also had the strength to use troops in Korea.
That is to say, the Koreans built the Great Wall along the Yalu River and turned it into a hedgehog, making it difficult for them to eat.
In addition, the Liao Kingdom had conquered Goryeo three times before, but all ended in disgrace, which made Yelu Hongji feel frightened. Otherwise, he would have mobilized his troops to give the Goryeo people a good look.
Liang Ying looked at Yelu Hongji's attitude and sighed in her heart.
He knew that no matter how much he tried to persuade him, it would be useless.
Because, the emperor once again fell into his own fantasy and couldn't extricate himself.
But the problem is...
As Liang Ying knew, the Koreans had been quarreling with Daliao over the Baozhou market.
They would never sit back and watch Daliao's market in Baozhou officially open.
Once this happens, they will inevitably stir up trouble.
As a result, war between the two countries is inevitable.
At that time, for the sake of face, the emperor may be able to conquer the country himself.
In this way, regardless of victory or defeat, the gains outweigh the losses for Daliao.
But what can he do?
Liang Ying could only retreat weakly.
The ministers of the Liao Kingdom immediately drafted a decree according to Yelu Hongji's wishes and sent it to Liaodong.
The envoys of Goryeo were asked not to mention the issue of Baozhou Quechang again.
He also solemnly informed Goryeo that the Baozhou market was imperative!
After learning about the attitude of the Liao people, Cui Ying, the Korean envoy, walked away.
The Koreans would never accept the opening of Liao's market in Baozhou.
Because that is tantamount to admitting that Baozhou is the land of the Liao Kingdom!
And when Yelu Hongji learned that Cui Ying refused to even enter the court and left the country directly.
Yelu Hongji was so furious that he immediately issued an edict and sent his confidants to the capital to stay at Yelu Dilie in Liaoyang Prefecture, as if he was sharpening his sword.
Then, a storm started.
History took a completely different path.
According to the original history, the Liao Kingdom and Goryeo would reconcile this year. The Liao Dynasty would confer King Xuanzong of Goryeo as the King of Goryeo and promised not to enter the city of Baozhou.
As a result, the relationship between Goryeo and the Liao Kingdom improved overall.
But now, both countries are holding back their energy because of the Baozhou market issue.
