Two Jin armies approached Xingqing Mansion. Although they were able to block it under Li Qianshun's wise leadership, it cannot be denied that the Xixia Dynasty was in danger.∑
However, the Mongolian tribes in the north and the Gaochang Uighurs in the west have all submitted to the Jin Dynasty, while the Tibetan tribes in the south have submitted to the Song Dynasty. The only one Xixia can turn to is the Song Dynasty.
This is why the Song Dynasty is not in a hurry at all, unless Xixia chooses to surrender to the Jin Kingdom, but now the Jin Kingdom no longer believes in Xixia, and verbal professing can no longer satisfy the Jin Kingdom. Therefore, Xixia can only turn to the Song Dynasty for help .
In fact, Richard had already rushed to the Song Dynasty, but when he was halfway there, Zhao Kai suddenly sent someone to tell him and asked him to secretly transfer to Yanjing, so he only arrived now.
‘Do you need me to avoid this?”
Zongze did not expect that Richard would arrive just after Park Zhiqian left. Moreover, the national situation in Xixia was urgent, and it was impossible for Richard to rest for one night before coming back.
Li Qi smiled and shook his head and said: "No need, there is no need to play with those things that are available now, and besides, the Zong Prefect should also have some understanding of the war situation in Xixia."
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The two of them did not move to the government office to meet Richard, but stayed here because the Jin Kingdom also knew that the only reinforcements in Xixia were the Song Dynasty, so they always paid attention to every move in Bianliang. This is why Zhao Kai did not One of the reasons for meeting Richard in person.
‘Privy Envoy——.’
When Richard entered the door and saw Li Qi standing in front of the door, he couldn't help shouting with excitement. He was so full of tears that he quickly stepped forward and choked with sobs: "I finally found you."
As he spoke, his whole body was shaking and he was about to faint.
This Richard was originally a very romantic prince in Xixia, who was deeply influenced by Han culture. He had the demeanor of a Confucian scholar, but at this time--well, let's not mention it.
Sweating! It's so exaggerated, don't faint, I don't have so much time to wait for you to wake up. Li Qi hurriedly stepped forward, supported Richard, and asked with concern: "Prince, are you okay?"
This country is about to be destroyed, no matter how good it is, how can it be better? Richard said urgently: "Privy Envoy, we Xixia---."
Li Qi interrupted him before he could speak and said: "Your Majesty, don't be anxious. I understand everything. I understand everything. Your Majesty, please sit down in the room first."
Richard was stunned for a moment, then was helped into the house by Li Qi.
After Li Qi helped Richard sit down, he pointed his hand towards Zongze beside him and said: "Your Majesty, this is my prefect of Yanshan Mansion, Zongze."
Zongze slightly cupped his hands and said, "I, Zongze, have met the prince."
Richard hurriedly stood up and returned the greeting: "I don't dare, I don't dare. I have heard the general's name for a long time. It is like thunder in my ears. Richard is polite." Although he is a prince, he has to be humble when facing the officials of the Song Dynasty. Because they Xixia His life is in the hands of Song Dynasty.
"My lord, you have given me the reward."
Although Zongze said this, Richard was definitely not lying. The Yanyun War was almost all planned by Zongze, and he also defeated the arrogant Jin army, so Zongze's reputation has long been spread to Xixia went.
However, at this time, Richard was not in the mood to admire Zongze. He turned his attention to Li Qi and said: "Privy Envoy, now the two armies of the Jin Kingdom have approached our Xingqing Mansion. Our Xixia is already in danger. If your country If there is no action, then Xixia is doomed." As he said, he added: "Our king has already said that as long as your country is willing to send troops to rescue us, we Xixia are willing to surrender to your country."
md, it’s this move again, can you change it to something else? This verbal title is used as a p, I’m not curious about it. Li Qi smiled and said: “My lord, there is no need to be anxious, isn’t your lord curious?”
, why am I here?"
Richard was stunned and said: "Didn't the Privy Council come here about the disappearance of your caravan? Oh, I also heard about this on the road. I am sure that this must be done by the Kingdom of Jin."
This sowing dissension was so clumsy that Li Qi couldn't bear to listen anymore and said with a smile: "It's just a caravan, do you need me to come up personally to investigate? We in the Song Dynasty have not had talents that have withered to this extent."
Richard frowned slightly and said doubtfully: "Then the Privy Envoy came here for---."
Li Qi smiled slightly and said: "Jin Guo."
Richard raised his eyes and said: "Jin Guo?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Remember what I said last time, the Jin Kingdom's attack on your country is just to open up a road that can bypass Yanyun and take the Central Plains directly. Therefore, no matter what, we will never let the Jin State attack your country.
The country succeeded, so our emperor has decided to send troops to assist your country. But---."
Richard was both happy and surprised, and asked again: "But what?"
Li Qiyi and Bo Yuntian said: "But there is no need for your country to surrender to us. We are already allies and have reached a certain military alliance. It is very normal for allies to help each other. If we use this to force your country to surrender to us, then
What’s the difference between us and the Kingdom of Jin?”
What I said is really hypocritical.
Richard was stunned when he heard this. He never expected that the Song Dynasty would be so generous. In the past, the Song Dynasty tried every means to force Xixia to surrender to them. However, now, a great opportunity was placed in front of them. As long as
They nodded in agreement, and Xixia Ke immediately surrendered to them, but Li Qi actually rejected the agreement and didn't know how to answer the question for a while.
Proclaiming vassal status? Our Song Dynasty has already passed that stage. Either forming an alliance or unifying is the main strategy of our Song Dynasty's external expansion.
Li Qi seemed to have expected that Richard would show such an expression. He was smiling while sipping the tea and was not in a hurry to speak.
After a while, Richard was startled and said hurriedly: "Is the Privy Council serious about what he said?"
Li Qi didn't answer but asked: "Do I dare to joke about this?"
Even though Li Qi put away his playful expression, Richard's first reaction was not to be happy, but to be cautious. He had dealt with Li Qi too many times and knew that Li Qi was a typical person who couldn't do anything early without any benefit.
He might be so generous, which he couldn't accept at all. He would rather Li Qi ask for the reward directly. Otherwise, how much trouble he would suffer, so he simply asked directly: "Then what do you want us to do for your country?"
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Day. I am sorry that I am this kind of person among your party members! Richard's cautious tone made Li Qi feel his self-esteem was hurt, but more importantly, he was helpless and simply said: "Let's put it this way, our Song Dynasty
The decision to send troops was mainly based on our own strategic interests. The ambition of the Jin Kingdom is well known to everyone. Does the prince think that we will easily let the Jin army gain access to the Hetao area and approach our Taiyuan Prefecture?
There is no doubt about this. This is something we will never allow. Therefore, we decided to send troops to assist you. When we help you, we are also helping ourselves. As for surrendering or something, we prefer allies. For this reason, when you first
I already explained it to you when we became independent from the Jin Kingdom."
If Li Qi pretended to be a good guy, then Richard might still beat the drum up and down, but Li Qi was completely motivated by his own interests. It was hard for Richard not to believe that as long as the interests of the Song Dynasty and Xixia were the same, then he would not be afraid that the Song Dynasty would not send troops.
I was so happy to rescue them that I was speechless. Tears welled up in my eyes. I wanted to throw Li Qi to the ground and punch him hard.
After a while, he woke up from his joy and said hurriedly: "Then when will your country plan to send troops?"
Li Qi did not rush to answer, but glanced at Zongze.
Zongze waved his hands and said: "No rush, no rush, it's not the time yet."
Richard was confused after hearing this. Now is not the time, so when can we send out troops? He asked, "I wonder what the prefect said?"
Zongze smiled confidently and said: "The reason why your country feels great pressure on the front line is not because of the two Jin armies. After all, your troops are more powerful than theirs, and there is also the Yellow River and Helan Mountain as barriers. The other party wants to
It is not easy to break through. The key lies in Wanyan Zonghan of Yunzhou. If Wanyan Zonghan sends troops to Yunzhou, crosses the Yellow River, and attacks the Jin army from the north, it will not take long for the Hetao area to fall into the hands of the Jin people. Once the Hetao area
If it falls, the Jin army can attack Xingqing Mansion from three sides, and Helan Mountain cannot stop the two Jin armies behind it. Therefore, your country has stationed heavy troops at the border with Yunzhou in order to prevent Wanyan Zonghan's surprise attack. But so
The division of troops has increased the pressure on the front line, but it seems that there is more than enough ambition and insufficient strength."
Richard nodded repeatedly and said, "That's what the old general said."
Even so, he didn't understand why Zongze said this.
Zongze asked again: "What if your country defends the front line with all its strength?"
Richard was startled and seemed to understand a little bit, but he couldn't explain clearly enough. He quickly asked: "I would like to hear the details!"
Zongze smiled and said: "If we directly send troops to rescue Xingqing Mansion, let alone the long journey, it will be difficult to keep up even with supplies. Presumably your country does not have enough food to supply our soldiers. Therefore, Zongmou believes that instead of
If you directly send troops to rescue, why not help you guard the rear area?"
"this---."
Richard understood what Zongze meant, that is to say, you transfer all the elites from the northwest of Hengshan to fight on the front line, and our soldiers will help you guard this place.
Then problems are coming one after another. The northwest of Hengshan is the gate to the Hetao area, and it is also an important place for Xixia to defend the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty has been coveting this for a long time. Who can guarantee that the Song Dynasty will not take the opportunity to seize the Hetao area.
Seeing Richard's hesitation, Zongze didn't understand what he was thinking, and said hehe: "My lord, don't worry, we don't need to station in the north of Hengshan, we can help you guard the rear."
Richard asked in surprise: "How do you explain this?"
Zongze stroked his beard and said: "Your Majesty, you should have heard a little about Wanyan Zonghan's abilities. With the strength of your generation in Hengshan, if Wanyan Zonghan really wanted to attack, would he be unable to do so? But Wanyan Zonghan was too late.
There is no attack yet, Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Xiyin on the front line are attacking you, has the prince ever thought about why this is?"
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