The next day, everyone in the Bu Zang family was executed, and only one person survived, Li Liangzuo's cousin, the queen. She was demoted to a commoner.
After taking office, Li Liangzuo began to rectify the internal affairs while stepping up efforts to improve relations with the Song Dynasty. He returned the land that had not been illegally robbed to the Song Dynasty in order to reopen the market for negotiation between the two countries. He also asked the Song Dynasty for the "Nine-Nine"
"Sutra", "Cefu Yuangui" and Chao Heli etiquette and other books announced the implementation of Han rites.
He also solemnly sent an envoy to Bianjing to ask for the princess of the Song Dynasty to be his queen...
For a time, the two countries of Song and Xia were surprised one after another. It seemed that the long-lasting peace between Song and Liao was about to be repeated between the two countries. Zhao Zhen naturally agreed to Li Liangzuo's request if he could, so the negotiation that had been suspended for several years was restarted.
, allowed Xixia to pay tribute and gave more than 2,000 volumes of ritual and music books such as "Nine Classics" and "Tang Rites". The only problem was that he did not have a suitable daughter to marry Li Liangzuo...
Although the Song Dynasty was full of resistance to marriage, after using tricks to get rid of Wu Zang's blackmail favor, the Song Dynasty monarchs and ministers were filled with the pleasure of a winner. It was quite satisfying to have the Emperor of Xixia become the son-in-law of the Song Dynasty.
There were just two adult princesses, one whose marriage had broken down and was mentally ill, the other who was newly married and in love with each other, and the eldest of the other princesses was only five years old. So they could only decline Xixia's proposal.
However, Li Liangzuo also found out from somewhere that the author of "Tang Li" was actually a talented woman and a princess. So he sent a suitor to Bianjing, asking by name to marry the princess as his queen.
Zhao Zhen couldn't bear to refuse this time, so he went to the King of Beihai County to inquire.
From the bottom of his heart, Zhao Yunbi did not want his daughter to marry to Xixia, even if she became a queen. She would not be happy in this life.
But Zhao Zhen hoped that he would put the country first and said meaningfully, 'This is an opportunity. Don't miss it.'
Zhao Yunbi's heart moved. He and Zhao Zhen had been brothers for decades, and they were confident that they would not have the wrong intentions of the official family. But did they really want to sacrifice their daughter's happiness for the sake of their son?
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"What?" After the month-long winter training, Chen Ke returned to Beijing with his martial arts students. As soon as he got home, he learned the news from Yue'e and said in shock: "Xiang'er is going to marry to Xixia?
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"Yes." Liu Yue'e nodded and said, "I heard that the King of Beihai County has agreed to confer Xiang'er as Princess Zheng's envoy, and has already gone to his house."
"..." Chen Ke was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a long time. He sat there in trance for a long time, then Fang stood up and said, "I'll go over and take a look."
When he came to the palace, he met Zhao Zongjing sending the angel away. After seeing Chen Ke, he smiled bitterly and said: "Unexpectedly, I have become the brother-in-law of the King of Xixia." Now he is in his twenties, and he is no longer as irritable as before.
Look.
"What's going on with Xiang'er?" Chen Ke felt his heart burning. If Zhao Xiang'er married a Song Dynasty, he would have no objection at all. But, can he go to a place like the Xixia Palace where people eat people without spitting out their bones?
Although Chen Ke doesn’t know much about Xixia, he also knows that compared to the subtle history of the Song Dynasty, the history of the Xixia is just a horror TV series about the bloody palace of Qiong Yao! If a woman from the Song Dynasty arrived in that kind of place, she might not survive for a few years!
"Xiang'er is fine," Zhao Zongjing sighed, "but how can I feel so good when a girl from my family has to marry in another country?" After a pause, he lowered his voice and said, "My grandma is so sad.
Yes, he pointed at my father’s nose and cursed me. I asked him to ask the officials to take back his life.”
There is an ancestor in the Beihai County Prince's Palace who only eats food and chants Buddha's name on weekdays, and seldom cares about the affairs of his descendants. Unexpectedly, even she was alarmed.
"It seems that I came at the wrong time." Chen Ke said softly.
"It doesn't matter, you are not an outsider." Zhao Zongjing said nonchalantly: "Go in."
"I'd better wait outside." How could Chen Ke go to see the Prince of Beihai's show?
"Okay, I'll go tell my father." Zhao Zongjing asked Chen Ke to have tea in the hall, then passed through the hanging flower door and came to the back hall.
Before he entered the door, he saw Zhao Yunbi standing with his head hanging down in the hall, listening to the heartbreaking cry of the old lady inside: "You beast, I only have two babies, if you adopt one out, you will not be allowed to return home for a whole year."
.The other one should be given to the Dangxiang people, so that our yin and yang will be separated forever... How could I give birth to such an unfilial son like you? If I had known this, I might as well have strangled him to death at birth."
"Mother, please calm down," Zhao Yunbi comforted in a low voice: "Xiang'er was the queen in the past. One person is inferior to ten thousand people. Who dares to bully her?"
"You're talking nonsense. Can Li Yuanhao's son be a good thing?" Dragons give birth to dragons and phoenixes, and mice's sons can dig holes. The old lady's worldview is simple and practical.
"This matter is related to the peace between the two countries. Once they marry, the Song Dynasty and Xixia will never fight again like the Liao Kingdom." Zhao Yunbi tried to persuade him with his righteousness.
"Why didn't they marry a princess?" The old lady said fiercely: "Wouldn't it be the same?"
"..." Zhao Yunbi was suddenly at a loss for words.
Seeing that his father was broken, Zhao Zongjing hurriedly stepped forward to rescue him and said, "We have guests."
"Ah, don't keep people waiting." Zhao Yunbi understood this and bowed to the end: "Mother, take a rest for a while. My son will go back as soon as he goes." After saying that, he ran away like Zhao Zongjing.
"You rebellious descendants!" the old lady scolded angrily from behind.
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"Zhong Fang, you're here." Zhao Yunbi adjusted his demeanor and slowly walked out of the hall.
"Your Majesty." Chen Ke quickly stood up and saluted.
"Sit down." Zhao Yunbi kindly asked him to sit down and said, "Have you heard about Xiang'er?"
"I only heard about it a little bit."
"Hey," Zhao Yunbi told Chen Ke the whole story, and finally sighed: "The officials are very interested in the marriage, and they want to take the opportunity to promote the sinicization of Xixia, so Xiang'er is the best choice."
"It was because of the book "Tang Rites" that this incident was caused." Chen Ke looked gloomy and said, "My nephew harmed Xiang'er." Two years ago, Chen Ke brought back information from Japan and asked the princess to sort it out.
It was restored and completed over two years later and presented to the official family.
Appraisal by the Ministry of Rites, the Imperial Palace, and other ministers, this book has a high degree of restoration of all aspects of Tang Dynasty rituals, music, court rituals, clothing, etc., and has a powerful corrective and guiding role in the etiquette of this Dynasty. For a time, the little princess became famous and was praised.
A talented woman like Ban Zhao and Cai Yan.
This made the Xixia leader take notice...
"Why did Zhong Fang take over? What does this matter have to do with you?" Zhao Yunbi shook his head and said: "Even if there is no "Tang Rites", Xiang'er will still be married to Xixia."
"Why is this?" Chen Ke opened his eyes wide.
"The holy intention can be understood, but it cannot be explained clearly." Zhao Yunbi said softly: "This matter is done, Xiang'er will set off in March."
"Oh..." Chen Ke's heart darkened, and he actually had many emotions.
"Zhong Fang, uncle, I have something to ask of you." Zhao Yunbi looked at him and said.
"Your Majesty, please speak." Chen Ke said respectfully.
"We don't know much about the situation in Xixia. I'm afraid Xiang'er will encounter a lot of trouble when he goes west this time. If he loses his decency, maybe good things will turn into bad things." Zhao Yunbi paused and lowered his voice: "It's even worse.
What I am worried about is that I am afraid that one of my own people will cause trouble and ruin the wedding..."
"..." Chen Ke was silent. He forced himself to calm down and think about the current situation. There is no doubt that if Xiang'er can become the Queen of Xixia, it will be a great help to Zhao Zongji. But Zhao Zongshi is unhappy, even if he still
Although he can ascend the throne, for the sake of the Queen of Xixia, she cannot easily touch her brother.
It was from this point that Zhao Yunbi agreed to the emperor's request.
If this marriage can be disturbed, not only will his family be embarrassed, but Zhao Zongji will not be able to get any benefits. So Zhao Yunbi can't help but worry.
"There is no need to worry about this matter." Zhao Yunbi waited for a while, and Chen Ke finally said: "It concerns the state, not to mention that even if it is messed up, it will not have much impact on His Highness. So they are unlikely to take such a risk."
"It's always better to be prepared." Zhao Yunbi insisted, "I'm really worried about Zong Jing going off alone to get married. I'd rather trouble Zhong Fang to accompany him on this trip."
"The prince has an order, and my nephew will naturally obey it." Chen Ke nodded and said, "But it still depends on the appointment by the court."
"Don't worry about the appointment. It's up to me to decide who I want to marry my daughter to."
"yes."
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Chen Ke wanted to meet the little princess, but was unable to speak... In the past, he could only meet her on the pretext of looking for Zhao Zongji. Now that Zhao Zongji is not here, how can he have any reason to see her?
When Chen Ke came out of Zhao Yunbi's place sadly, he saw the guards from Zhao Zongji's house coming to greet him.
"Sir, my mother-in-law invites you."
"Yes." Chen Ke nodded and asked the guards to drive to Zhao Zongji's house.
Within a moment of a stick of incense, Chen Ke was already sitting in the front hall of the Zhao Mansion. Because the male host was not at home, in order to avoid suspicion, he only received guests in the front hall.
After a while, Mrs. Zhang came out, her eyes as red as peaches. When she saw Chen Ke, she cursed: "It's all your fault. You insist on doing "Tang Li", now you push Xiang'er into the pit of fire!"
"You're right." Chen Ke lowered his head and said, "It's my responsibility."
"I know it's your responsibility, so I'll put this matter over quickly," Mrs. Zhang said with a look at him: "Aren't you very capable? Find a way to get the official to take his life back, otherwise I won't be able to spare you!"
"I'll try my best to find a way," Chen Ke sighed, "but the hope is very slim."
"I don't care, this is your business." Madam Zhang waved her hand and said, "I'm going to the palace now to talk to the queen. You give Xiang'er some reassurance and don't let her think too hard!"
"Xiang'er is here?" Chen Ke said in surprise.
"Nonsense, otherwise why would you be called here?" Mrs. Zhang glanced at him and said.
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