"Xu Xuan? No see! If I want this king to call off his troops, unless Li Yurou goes out of the city to surrender to me, what is Xu Xuan here for? Send him back."
"Wait a minute!"
Cao Bin stepped forward and said: "Thousands of years old, Li Yu refused to surrender, but he sent an envoy to see him. He called it asking for peace, but it was actually delaying it. The imperial army has already arrived at the city, so it is naturally impossible to agree to any more conditions. However, the walls of Jinling City are high and thick, and Yi
It is difficult to defend and attack. If we trap him for a few days, it will be beneficial to us to weaken the morale of the defenders in the city. Furthermore, our army has been attacking all the way to Jinling. Many cities in the south of the Yangtze River are still under Li Yu's control, including more in Hukou.
A hundred thousand troops are on standby. If we attack one by one, we will inevitably have to mobilize the troops. Now if we besiege Jinling and force the Tang army to work hard for the king, we can just wait for work and cut them off one by one. Moreover, some of our army's food, grass and baggage are not available now, and the Tang State has built a strong wall and cleared the country.
It will take some time for the land to replenish the promise, and it will take some time for it to be shipped from the country. Fourthly, the soldiers are exhausted from all the march, and they need some time to rest. Why don't you meet Xu Xuan at a thousand years old?"
Yang Hao also stepped forward and said: "What General Cao said is true. If we can force Li Yu to surrender voluntarily and surrender without fighting, it is better than attacking with force and destroying all life. Jinling is prosperous and not inferior to Kaifeng. If it is forced, it will be better."
Without him, wouldn't it be a pity that Li Yu would learn from Liu Jixing of the Han Dynasty and burn down the entire country's wealth with one fire? What's more, such a strong city cannot be attacked by manpower alone. It also takes time to make various siege equipment.
Now they need time to deploy troops and generals, and we also need time to make preparations. How can we use them to their advantage? As for negotiating peace... Whether we fight this battle or not depends on whether Li Yu surrenders or not; whether this battle is won or lost depends on the strength of both sides.
Regardless of whether he is strong or weak, Xu Xuankong has a sharp mouth. Can he turn the situation around? Where can I be afraid of him? "
Zhao Guangyi raised his eyebrows, smiled and said: "What you two gentlemen said makes sense. Well, come on, beat the drum and gather the generals, and call Xu Xuan to come in!"
There are many generals in the big tent, everyone wearing helmets and armor, standing as solemn as a mountain. Looking at the abyss and the mountains, the aura of killing is frightening. Xu Xuanbo wears a high crown and enters the tent proudly. Seeing this situation, he is stunned.
He did not squint and was calm and composed. When he arrived in front of Zhao Guangyi, Xu Xuan gave a slight salute and said: "Xu Xuan of the Tang Dynasty has met the King of Jin."
Zhao Guangyi smiled and asked: "I was ordered by the emperor to attack the two ministers, and now the army is trapped in Jinling. Li Yu did not come out of the city to plead guilty, but asked the great scholar Xu to come. What are you trying to say?"
Xu Xuan solemnly said: "The words of the King of Jin are wrong. Our country of Tang has restored its title of emperor and is now the emperor of Tang. He is the same as the emperor of your country. They are all supreme. How can I say that I am a minister?" Xu Xuan said solemnly.
Xuan is carrying the credentials of the state and is holding a chariot. On this mission, he wishes to see His Majesty the Emperor of your country face to face and make a speech. The King of Jin has a distinguished status and is not an ordinary figure. How can he make fun of this important national event as a matter of gossip? "
Zhao Guangyi laughed and said: "It turns out that Academician Xu is on an envoy to the Song Dynasty when he leaves the city. Does your country's territory now only stop at Jinling City? Haha, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm really disrespectful. I don't know what the Jinling Emperor of your country has to say.
?”
The generals in front of the tent laughed loudly, Xu Xuan remained calm, and after the laughter subsided, he said calmly: "Xu Xuan, by my emperor's order, wants to see His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty to call off the war and negotiate peace. If the King of Jin can do this
Lord, then Xu Xuan will give the letter of credence to the King of Jin and negotiate with the King of Jin, but there is no harm."
As he spoke, Xu Xuan smiled slightly, arched his hands slightly, held a yellow silk scroll in his hand, tied with bright yellow silk thread, and took a step forward.
Zhao Guangyi looked at the Chinese book in Xu Xuan's hand, his thick eyebrows twitched, his face was dark, and he suppressed his anger and couldn't get angry. There was silence in the tent, and all the generals watched with bated breath. Zhao Guangyi was silent for a long time, then suddenly laughed, and left with a spring breeze on his face.
He said: "Xu Xu is joking. The military and national affairs of our Song Dynasty all depend on the Holy Will. How dare Zhao Guangyi make the decision? Since Xu Xu is here as a state envoy and wants to see our emperor, how can I dare to stop him? There are rebels everywhere now."
, the northbound road is quite uneasy. It is already getting late today, so I would like to ask University Scholar Xu to stay temporarily in my camp. I will personally send someone to take you to Beijing early tomorrow morning."
Xu Xuan smiled slightly, took back his credentials, and thanked him: "Thank you for your thousand years, King Jin."
After sending Xu Xuan out, the civil and military forces retreated, Zhao Guangyi punched the commander in chief, his forehead veins pounding, and after being angry for a while, he suddenly shouted: "Yin Wei, come closer!"
A flag officer in front of the tent immediately stepped forward and saluted with folded hands. This person was a close confidant of Zhao Guangyi. He was a meritorious officer in Kaifeng. He was a shrewd man and capable of doing things. Zhao Guangyi couldn't bring along any of his trusted envoys, so he took him with him.
When he came to the army, he only made a flag sign in front of the tent to listen to.
Zhao Guangyi ordered: "Yin Wei, go quickly and select a hundred men who are accustomed to using ships, choose a fast ship, and prepare a fast carriage and sedan. When encountering water, sail the boat and encounter roads, ride horses, escort them all the way, and rush to Bianliang day and night.
If Xu Xuan intends to delay, treat them like dead dogs and drag them all the way to Bianliang, and do not let them be delayed for a day on the road."
Yin Weixin understood the idea and immediately took the order.
Zhao Guangyi snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "Xu Xuan tried his best to buy time for Li Yu, but what can be changed? From today on, I am recuperating my troops and building siege equipment. I will wait for you to return in vain.
Take the city of Jinling, but with your sharp tongue, you can help the birds!"
"Envoy Yang Zuo, alas, when I was in the city, I heard that Envoy Yang Zuo was blessed with great fortune and fell into the water but survived. I saw him today and I know that the rumors are true."
Yang Hao walked out of the commander's tent and saw that the Tang Dynasty's envoy was really huge. There were dozens of envoys. The generals who came out of the tent felt very strange when they saw such a huge envoy and stood there pointing.
Yang Hao also stopped and was watching curiously, when a civilian official from the mission suddenly came out and saluted him.
Yang Hao took a look and had no impression of this person. He couldn't help but wonder: "This brother is..., does Yang recognize you?"
The civil servant with two mustaches smiled and said: "The lower official is Li Tingfeng, the official of the Honglu Temple in the Tang Dynasty. He once received the Yang Zuo envoy with Lord Sui Ye. The noble envoy Yang Zuo forgot things a lot, so he must be a good friend of the lower official.
I don’t recognize it.”
Yang Hao smiled and said: "I'm clumsy..."
As he was talking, Li Tingfeng approached him with a smile, and touched him with his left hand. A paper ball was stuffed into his hand from under his big sleeve. Yang Hao was startled, then squeezed the paper ball as if nothing had happened, and said with a smile: "I have a clumsy eye.
I don’t remember people very much. After I said this, I remembered it. Why...Didn’t Mr. Ye Yuye go on the mission with Mr. Xu this time? "
The mustache sighed: "The envoys of the Song Dynasty and the Khitan envoys had troubles one after another in the city. In anger, Your Majesty dismissed Master Ye from his position, and Master Ye has returned to his hometown in Pengcheng."
Yang Hao was startled for a moment, and then sighed softly: "It's a blessing in disguise... Now this official... is just... Haha, the last time I was on my mission to your country, I received hospitality, and Yang will always remember it in my heart."
, It’s rare to see you in my camp today. Yang caught a fat fish in the Qinhuai River today, which is perfect to go with wine. Would Mr. Li be willing to go and have a few drinks with Yang?”
Li Tingfeng said with a smile on his face: "Your Excellency, you show your love so much, how dare I disobey my order?"
As Yang Hao left happily, most of the officials in the envoy looked at him with envious expressions when they saw that Li Tingfeng had established friendship with Song officials so quickly.
When he arrived at Yang Hao's tent, Yang Hao retreated, leaving only his confidants to guard the entrance. He unfolded the paper and saw some names listed on it, and asked solemnly: "What do you mean by this?"
As soon as Li Tingfeng entered the tent, his flattering smile disappeared. He calmly glanced at Mu Yu who was guarding the tent and asked, "Is this person reliable?"
Yang Hao replied: "They are my siblings, don't worry."
Li Tingfeng nodded, cupped his hands and said, "Li was once informed by Da Lang and knew about your current relationship with us. In this time of crisis, I have something to entrust to you, and I hope you will lend a helping hand."
Yang Hao was startled and lost his voice: "Da Lang? Your Excellency is also a member of the Successor Hall?"
Li Tingfeng smiled slightly and said, "Exactly."
Yang Hao's eyes narrowed and he asked, "I wonder what's the matter with Brother Li coming to see me?"
Li Tingfeng said: "It's just a precautionary measure. To be honest, sir, Zhao Guan's family has decided to send troops to attack the Tang Dynasty. We have already received the news. The industries and important tribesmen in the Tang Kingdom can be moved and hidden.
Precautions have already been taken.”
Yang Hao thought: "This Jisi Hall is really amazing. I'm afraid any powerful force has their eyes and ears. This is simply a pervasive spy system. If we can get their help, what's the point of using soldiers like gods?"
Difficult. Listening to his tone, there is not much respect for Cui Dalang. They should not be subordinate to each other. His surname is Li. Could it be that he is also a core figure in the Seven Sects and Five Surnames? From this point of view, the reason why Jisi Hall has such huge energy is that
But it cannot be used to establish major events. It is actually because the organization of Jisitang has been disorganized, and the seven sects and five surnames are doing their own affairs. The model is equivalent to a chamber of commerce, and it is impossible to use the power of each clan in a unified way. I am now cooperating with Jisitang. If I can bypass Cui Dalang and cooperate with
Only by getting in touch with other clans can we turn the situation around and turn passivity into initiative. We will not be restrained by them, but can control them instead."
Yang Hao thought of this, his expression softened, and he showed a bit of affection: "Brother Li, please sit down. Since you are already prepared, what do you want Yang to do?"
Li Tingfeng said: "Some industries cannot be disposed of in time. Some people in our clan have special identities and it is inconvenient to leave at will. For example, I and my family are stranded in the city until today. Now we want to
There is no way to leave. If Li Yu surrenders the city, thousands of creatures in the city may be spared from the disaster. Otherwise, once the army attacks the city, even if Zhao Guan's family personally issues an imperial edict not to loot, burn or kill, the rebel army will still be unable to control it.
If we live there, our tribesmen staying in the city will be in danger."
Yang Hao suddenly understood and said: "Brother Li's intention... is that I can rescue and protect them when the city is destroyed?"
Li Tingfeng said happily: "Exactly."
Yang Haodao: "Since Brother Li came to look for me, Yang has no reason to refuse. However, once the army breaks through the city, there is smoke and war everywhere, and the army is in chaos, without thousands of hands and eyes, how can it be possible to get rid of the people on this list?"
Well-maintained people?”
Li Tingfeng smiled and said: "This is not difficult. Once the city is defeated, our tribe will immediately gather at an agreed place. After entering the city, you will rush here to stop the insurgents from looting and killing, and you will naturally be able to protect us."
Yang Hao suddenly realized. When he thought about it carefully, it was convenient for them to gather in the city, and there were not many places he recognized. After much deliberation, except for the Concierge Courtyard and Jiming Temple, there were not many places to go. He suddenly remembered a place and hurriedly slapped his forehead.
Said: "Then... how about settling on Jiangnan Academy? This is an academy, and there are no women with money or silk. If a general turns his troops into bandits, he may not choose this place. If the city is really destroyed, I will go straight here."
Li Tingfengxin smiled and said: "That's very good. I will send the news back to the city immediately and inform the important clan members everywhere." As he said that, he took out a package from his arms, put it on the table, unwrapped it and took a look.
, bejeweled and dazzling, all extremely precious jewels.
Yang Hao frowned and said: "Brother Li and I are not dealing with each other for money, so there is no need for gold, silver, pearls and jade, right?"
Li Tingfeng laughed and said: "My lord, you know that when Academician Xu went to Bianliang as an envoy, why did so many officials break their heads and try to squeeze into the envoy? They all wanted to find a way in advance and ask the generals for help.
, just to keep my family and my family safe. Those envoys must be working in the generals' tents now. This treasure of mine is just a cover. If you are willing to accept it, you can accept it. If you don't want to accept it, just give it to the King of Jin.
, confessing to Li about the bribery can also gain his trust."
He stood up with a smile, cupped his hands and said, "If Li stays longer, it may be detrimental to you, so I'll take my leave."
Yang Hao sent him to the tent, and happened to see an envoy from the Tang Dynasty coming out of the tent of Cao Han, the general under Cao Bin. He nodded and bowed to himself. Cao Han stood at the door with a smile on his face and was saying something to him. Suddenly he glanced at him.
Seeing Yang Hao and an envoy from the Tang Dynasty coming out of Yang Hao's tent, Cao Han smiled knowingly at him, held his hands in a distant position, and then turned around and returned to his tent.
Yang Hao couldn't help but shook his head secretly when he saw it: "When the disaster comes, they all fly away. The officials in Jiangnan have begun to find their own way out, but Li Yu... where is your way out?"
At the top of Jinling City, under the yellow umbrella, Li Yu was patrolling the city in person to boost the morale of the three armies.
There are many armored soldiers standing on the city head, many of whom are wearing white armor. This kind of armor is made of paper. It is usually framed with hard cloth and then stuffed with paper tendons. It is very light and can withstand crossbows if it is of good quality.
It is paper armor, usually decorated with colorful cloth on the outside and various patterns. Now Li Yu has captured all the young and strong men from the city's sergeants, farmers, industrialists and merchants. The armor was made in a hurry and was neither dyed nor decorated. As for the inner parts,
If there is no cutting corners, then it is unknown.
The people of Jinling often see the king Li Yu. When he leaves the palace, he either goes to the temple to worship Buddha or goes to the middle of the Qinhuai River to admire him. This is the first time they see him wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a crown on his head.
Patrol the three armies with utmost care.
It's a pity that even when he was boosting the morale of the three armies, Li Yu, who was full of joy and anger, didn't know how to hide it. He frowned and looked worried. Rows of white-armored soldiers holding swords and guns stood at the top of the city, listening to the people below.
The uniform rumble of footsteps when the Song army was mobilizing scared these soldiers who had not been trained and had never seen fighting in battle until their faces turned blue. Li Yu walked among them, surrounded by white armor, and he looked like
At a funeral.
"Can Xu Xuan complete his mission? When will the Hukou garrison come to rescue him? Where are my Qinwang troops?"
Li Yu looked blankly at the endless Song army camp under the city, and then turned his eyes to the north and then to the direction of Kaifeng. That vulgar and illiterate Zhao Dalang, who did not respect gods and Buddhas, was just a smelly soldier. How could he be so arrogant?
By God's luck, I became the overlord of the Central Plains? Can I...can I escape from his clutches this time? Where are the reinforcements? Where are the reinforcements?
Yelvwen once gave him a hope. For the first time, he, who liked a comfortable and peaceful life, had an ambition to dominate the Central Plains. He also dreamed of cooperating with the Khitan, annexing the Song Dynasty from the south to the north, and ruling from across the river.
Becoming the Nine-Five Supreme Being of the entire South, but...
But Yang Hao, who deserved to die, is back alive, but Ye Luwen is really dead. Now I don’t know whether King Qing of the North’s rebellion was successful. If he succeeded, then the contract in his arms would still be valid. The problem is, even if he succeeded
, can I wait until that day? What is going on now after going to Beijing? Yelvxian is an emperor who has a more powerful country than himself. Has he...now become the ghost under the sword of King Qing?
Going to the capital, a group of generals were patrolling the city.
Walking in the middle was a female general, wearing an indigo blue plate-collared narrow-sleeved robe, covered with fine scale chainmail, a shining heart-protecting mirror on her chest, and pure white silver fox fur on her pocket and neck guard.
, a bunch of long pheasant feathers fluttered on the silver helmet on her head, which contrasted with her red lips and white teeth. Her heroic appearance and strong steps were none other than Xiao Chuo, the Queen of the Khitan.
On her right, there is also a female general, wearing a white silk robe with silver trim, a sword under her ribs, a bow on her shoulder, and a pot of carved feathers on her back. She has bright eyes and white teeth, is charming and dignified, but she is the most favored one.
Luo Dong'er, the official of the Sixth Palace of Xin.
To their left was a handsome and handsome young general, Yelv Xiuge, Marshal of the Palace Guards of Da Ti Yin Division, followed by several other generals, Luo Kedi, Scimitar Xiaoliu and Tieniu.
Column. They all wore military robes and were now generals in the palace guard army. After defeating the rebels that day, Xiao Chuo immediately named them relics, which translated into Chinese is Lang Jun. It means that warriors who have no official position have become Lang Jun.
Jun, just like passing the Jinshi examination in the Song Dynasty, it means that you can become an official. Sure enough, after Yelvxian was injured and patrolled the city, an edict was issued, and the three of them became generals of the palace guard.
Xiao Chuo arranged the situation in Beijing like an iron barrel. She patrolled the city every day, handled state affairs as usual, often rewarded the officers and soldiers who defended the city, and killed those who spread rumors. She worked hard to support the situation in Beijing. Yesterday, news finally came from the South Courtyard.
The Song army marched south!
Xiao Chuo couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief after hearing this. The Song Dynasty's southern expedition showed that the Song Dynasty had decided to give up the opportunity to take advantage of the northern expedition. At this time, she issued an edict and ordered the Southern Court King Yelu Xiezhen to divide his troops and go to Beijing for reinforcements.
Xiao Chuo did not order Yelu Xiezhen to divide his troops and go to Shangjing. Shangjing was like an iron barrel under her defense. Although King Qing attacked the city day and night, he had no chance to advance for the time being. Xiao Chuo ordered Yelu Xiezhen to divide his troops to attack the rebellious tribes.
Territory, and only specific to a few of the strongest supporters of King Qing, such as the Baigan tribe.
Before that, she had sent people out of the city to secretly contact the chiefs of the rebel tribes, bribed those war speculators who were not very determined to rebel with money and women, and divided the rebels. She believed that those rebel tribes were bloodbathed
After forming the tribe, all the efforts she made in advance will finally ferment and the rebels will fall apart.
After patrolling the city, Xiao Chuo returned to the palace and visited the emperor first. The emperor was still the same, groggy and unconscious. Although the two had no feelings, they were a couple after all. He saw that Yelu Xian's face was thin.
Pale and dying, Xiao Chuo still burst into tears.
She was not only sad for the emperor, but also for herself. Yelvxian was already weak and sick, and after being hit by a poisonous arrow, he couldn't even get sick. He fell into a drowsy state all day long, rarely awake and often in a coma. In fact, no matter whether
She and everyone in the emperor's palace knew that Yelvxian was now a living dead, just relying on medicine to survive.
Xiao Chuo married the emperor not long ago and has no heirs. What will happen if the emperor dies and there is no heir? For the sake of the country and the unity of the tribes, the Yelu family will elect another emperor and even make peace with the rebels.
It's not impossible, but what about me? The best outcome is to be regarded as the Queen Mother, move to the cold palace, and be sequestered within a corner of the palace wall, isolated from the world, for the rest of her life.
A seventeen-year-old Queen Mother...
Tears slipped silently down her delicate cheeks, and her young shoulders shook gently. At this time, who could say that she was a heroic woman among women who was decisive in killing and wielding thousands of troops, the Khitan Empress?
There was a faint sound of crying in the palace, but all the palace servants and servants were sent out, so no one would see her shed tears.
When she walked out of the palace, she had already changed into a dark green robe with dark gold patterns embroidered on the collar and sleeves. She had a belt tied around her slender waist, and her shiny black hair was tied into a high bun.
, a pure white jade hairpin is inserted into the bun. The shoulders are shaved, the waist is as plain, and the steps are as light as the light clouds covering the moon, but the expression on the face is so cold and majestic that people dare not look up, and no one will
Thinking that such a queen also has moments of weakness, she was crying just now.
She breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that the palace seemed to be even colder than the city wall where dripping water turned into ice. She glanced at her with a pair of scissoring eyes. All the palace attendants looked trembling and did not dare to look up when they saw her. Such a huge
There was no one to talk to in the palace. Xiao Chuo's mood was waning, so she sighed softly, fluffed her sleeves and walked out.
Empress Xiao did not take any attendants with her, and walked to Shangguan Luo Dong'er's residence alone by a familiar route.
Open the door and go in, go around the screen, and face a big bed. Two braziers in front of the bed are burning brightly. In the tent, a slim body wearing only small clothes is standing upright on the couch, with two small hands supporting it.
In the depression of the waist, there is a straight line from the chest to the toes, and the head and chest are folded into a ninety-degree angle without moving at all.
When Xiao Chuo saw it, his beautiful lips pressed together slightly, and he moved forward. The person on the bed felt the movement, and his feet moved slightly, and he was about to put them down.
"Don't move, keep practicing."
Xiao Chuo smiled slightly, reached out and pulled the ribbon around her waist, and her robe slipped silently to the floor, revealing her graceful and graceful figure. She got on the bed, moved in, leaned on the bed, bent her body upward, and her waist
Fold lightly in the opposite direction at a weird angle, the back of the head and the buttocks are close together, the legs are folded forward, and the feet are placed on Xiang's shoulders. Xiao Chuo crosses his hands and holds the feet on the shoulders respectively.
The person becomes a triangle.
She rested her chin on the bed, and her beautiful face became the center of the triangle. Looking at Luo Dong'er, Xiao Chuo said with a smile: "You are an adult and your bones are already hard. I didn't expect you to be able to practice these difficult skills so quickly."
Movement, this is a Kung Fu taught to me by a monk from the Western Regions. It is said to originate from Tianzhu. This Kung Fu can not only strengthen the body, but also help to correct the posture. You also know that people on the grassland ride horses every day.
, if you don’t pay attention, your legs will bend outward and become ugly, and...this skill also has a miraculous effect..."
"What...miraculous effect?" After all, Dong'er's kung fu was a little weaker than hers, and she couldn't do such difficult movements as hers yet. At this moment, this handstand movement made her breathing difficult, she adjusted her breathing, and then asked aloud
.
Xiao Chuo smiled narrowly and said in a low voice: "It can also help the mood in the boudoir."
Dong'er's face turned red. She didn't know whether it was because she had been standing on her head for too long or because she was too shy.
Xiao Chuo smiled: "Dong'er, I and you are sisters, what can't we say? You are still young, do you plan to be alone for the rest of your life? Brother Xiu is really passionate about you, are you unmoved? His
After the wife died of illness, according to our Khitan custom, one should take her sister as his wife after the death of a sister, but brother Xiu refused to marry her in order to leave the position of the main wife to you.
Whether they are Jurchens, beauties presented to him by the Northern Han people, or women given to him by me, no matter how those women try to please him, they are always concubines, and Brother Yeluxiu is waiting for his position as the first wife.
It's you. It's obvious how much he values you. Isn't Huge's character, martial arts, and official position not worthy of you? The woman who was supposed to be his stepwife is from our Xiao family, and she has already
I don’t know how many times she cried to me, but I sent her back every time because of you..."
"Your Majesty..." Dong'er interrupted her, paused, and said: "My Majesty, after the King of Nanyuan sends troops, will King Qing retreat and lift the siege of Shangjing?"
Xiao Chuo sighed secretly, knowing that she would not remarry after all, so he said: "Prince Qing is just a clown. My fear is not with him. What I care about now is the dragon in Bianliang."
There was a thoughtful look in her eyes, and she said slowly: "Tang is easy to defeat, but Khitan is difficult to attack. Zhao Kuangyin gave up the God-given opportunity to seize Youyan while taking advantage of our civil strife, but concentrated his efforts to attack Tang. It really surprises me. It seems that what he did
Even though Nian was marching east and west in the Central Plains, he never let go of me, the Khitan. Everyone said that I fought to the death with King Qing in the city, thinking that this was a good opportunity to capture Youyan. In fact, if he really made an expedition to the north, the Yelu clan would be
In order to protect the country and the country, he will definitely give up this emperor who has been in power for less than three years and has not been in charge of the government for a long time. He will make peace with King Qing to jointly defend against foreign enemies. Zhao Kuangyin has a unique vision and can implement it well. Only a person like this can be called the master. If I say
The information is correct. After the Song Dynasty unified the Central Plains, this Zhao Guan family will definitely be the most disrespectful enemy of our Tang country..."
Zhao Kuangyin sat high on the throne and said: "Xuan Tang's envoys Xu Xuan and Zhou Weijian come to see you!"
In front of the Huangyi Hall, the ceremonial officer gave a shout, and the envoys of the Tang Dynasty and his deputy came to see him according to the etiquette.
Xu Xuan was the official secretary of the Tang Dynasty, and his deputy Zhou Weijian was a Taoist priest. Recently, Li Yu was obsessed with the "Book of Changes". Zhou Weijian often went to the palace to explain the Book of Changes to Li Yu, so he became a holy family member and returned to secular life to become a doctor in the Yu family. This time
When he was on an envoy, Li Yu also named him a minister in front of the palace. The bachelor of the Xiuwen Museum accepted the order and moved this veteran here. He probably wanted to use his Tai Chi Kung Fu to practice push hands with Zhao Kuangyin. But he didn't know that Zhao Kuangyin, who was accustomed to using sticks, had
Not in that mood.
The two of them went to the palace, and as soon as they climbed the steps, Xu Xuan took the lead and took a sip of Dantian Qi, shouting loudly: "Li Yu is not guilty, your majesty is unknown!"
Zhao Kuangyin stood on the throne, looked around, smiled slightly and said: "Mr. Xu Xuan is really anxious this time, let him come in to talk?"
Xu Xuan walked up to the hall and said loudly: "Li Yu regards small things as important, just like a son serving his father. He is respectful and respectful. He has never been disrespectful. Due to his illness, he cannot travel far, so he has repeatedly expressed his sincere greetings to your majesty's invitation."
, and also sent envoys to congratulate him with heavy gifts to fulfill his duty as the king of the country. Li Yu's actions and respect for your majesty are nothing to blame. Your majesty has a kind heart and is a wise king in the world. Why is it unreasonable?
When troops were launched to attack, war broke out in the nineteen states east of the Yangtze River, and countless refugees howled and cried. This is all your Majesty's fault..."
Xu Xuan was talking as he walked, and his words were impassioned and ups and downs. By the time he came to the front of the palace and stood still, hundreds of words had already been spoken. The sound shook the tiles of the palace, and all the officials changed their expressions after hearing it.
Zhao Kuangyin sneered and asked calmly: "Have you finished speaking, Master Xu? A scholar who has read poetry and books, doesn't he know that filial piety is the first of a hundred virtues? You said that Li Yu serves me like a son serving his father. That's strange to me. Since
Li Yu and I share the same love as father and son, so why do we eat in two places?"
Xu Xuan was suffocated. He never expected that Zhao Kuangyin's military skills were sharp and his quarrels were so powerful. He actually used the spear of his son to attack his shield. He compared Li Yu and Zhao Kuangyin to the father and son of a monarch and his ministers. Now Zhao Kuangyin uses
This sentence silenced him. Even though he was full of knowledge, how could he answer this fatal move correctly?
Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhou Weijian hurriedly took out the spare certificate of credentials hidden in his sleeve and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty was furious and launched an army to attack. Li Yu knew that he had offended, but asked your Majesty to stop his troops and appease his anger. Li Yu is willing to abdicate and give way to the court.
In order to appease your majesty’s thunderous wrath. I beg your majesty to thank Li Yu for his sincerity and issue an edict to slow down the troops in order to save the country.”
When Li Yu sent envoys to the Song Dynasty, he prepared more than ten letters of credence in response to Zhao Kuangyin's possible reaction and hid them in various places on the two envoys. The two ambassadors were like jugglers playing magic in Bianliang City, ready to see opportunities at any time.
To do something, he took out the required credentials and responded accordingly. Now that Zhao Kuangyin was unwilling to give up, Zhou Weijian conjured up a copy of the credentials, preparing to let Li Yu abdicate and step down, support his son to come to power, and become a supreme king who does not care about worldly affairs.
The chamberlain took the letter of credence and trotted up to the royal steps. Zhao Kuangyin took it in his hand and looked at it casually. He smiled contemptuously and threw it on the case. He said calmly: "I don't understand what your lord said."
When Xu Xuan saw Zhao Kuangyin acting like a rogue, he was so angry that his body trembled and his white beard flew up. But under the eaves of others, how could he not bow his head? What could he say if he was not strong enough? He had been hard and soft.
Now, Zhao Kuangyin is determined to take over the Tang Dynasty, what else can he do now?
Xu Xuan's face was filled with blood. He suddenly fell to the ground, took off his crown and hat, knocked the gold brick with his head, put down his wealth and began to beg bitterly. His words and voice were like weeping and complaining. All civil and military officials in the court were moved when they saw it. Zhao Kuangyin listened.
Impatient, he slowly stood up and shouted: "Xu Xuan!"
Xu Xuan was stunned and raised his head in panic. Then he heard Zhao Kuangyin say every word and shouted in a deep voice: "No need to say more, I will tell you the truth today. What is your crime? We are one family in the world. How can we allow others to snore on the side of the bed?"
! Go back and tell Li Yu not to have any delusions, and offer your land to surrender early. I will not treat him badly. Otherwise, if we fight together, we will be destroyed, and I will have no choice but to go!"
Xu Xuan's face was bleak, and he knelt on the ground stupidly. He couldn't say a word anymore. He didn't care whether he was famous or not. Zhao Kuangyin told him very straightforwardly in front of the civil and military officials of the court that he just wanted to pretend to be a teacher.
Robber, what else can you say? The situation in the Tang Kingdom is really over...
Xu Xuan and Zhou Weijian were kicked out of the palace, and they were not allowed to stay for a moment. They immediately rushed back to Jinling to convey the wishes of Zhao Guan's family. Seeing Xu Xuan staggering out, Zhao Kuangyin thought thoughtfully: "Li Yu is lucky, it seems that he has not surrendered yet."
That’s what I meant. I ordered Li Fuyi, the transshipment envoy to the west of Beijing, to transport grain from Jinghu Lake nearby and continue to transport it to Jiangdong. One part is to prepare for war, and the other part is to appease the people after the war. This Tang Dynasty must be wiped out now.”
He also called for the battle map presented by Yin Wei, who came to Beijing with the Tang envoy. This was Zhao Guangyi's military deployment map after his troops were trapped in Jinling. Zhao Kuangyin looked at it carefully for a long time, called Yin Wei in front of him, and pointed at Jinling City.
Waibeizhai said: "Li Yu is stubbornly resisting, and there is no guarantee that a surprise attack will not occur. I look at the situation in Jinling and find that only the geographical location in the direction of Beizhai is suitable for a sneak attack. When you go back, tell the King of Jin to dig a canal in front of the village to divert water as a barrier to prevent
Li Yu rushes into the camp at night with men who dare to die, so he must not be careless."
Yin Wei praised him repeatedly before he kowtowed to the king and left. Poor Xu Xuan and Zhou Weijian were driven day and night by him. After all the tossing, their old bones were almost falling apart. Now they didn't drink a sip of water, and they didn't even enter the door of the concierge hall.
, and was sent back to Tang State by Yin Wei without touching the ground.
At this time, under the city of Jinling, Yang Hao, who was also wearing a high crown, was dressed solemnly, wore a jade ribbon, and decorated with silver fish. He was riding in a light chariot and followed by three or five followers. He was waiting for the defenders in the city to lower the drawbridge into the city.
He was ordered to go to the city to persuade Li Yu to surrender.