In addition to Xu Guanzhong and others, there was also a Xia aristocrat wearing a gold-engraved black lacquer crown, a narrow purple shirt, and a gold-and-silver belt. The country had great military and political power. At the beginning, he fought several battles with the Song army and even endangered the life of Xiao and Tang Dynasty.
Although Li Qianshun asked Xu Guanzhong, Brother Cha stood respectfully aside with his hands bowed, but there was a hint of evil in his brows, and he murmured in a low voice: "Although the Song Dynasty coveted the dangerous land of Hengshan, and claimed to be the orthodox state, it has repeatedly entered the country. Although the Liao Dynasty was powerful and interfered in the political affairs of our dynasty, at any rate, the Liao Dynasty was defeated and the dynasty was established. It has been passed down for several generations, and the support of the Liao people has indeed ensured the stability of our country... But the Jurchen Jin people... have gained power rampantly, repeatedly violated the agreement, and despised our country's national authority. At the beginning, they were indeed very energetic and the national destiny was at its peak, so they must not make a big deal with them, but now it seems..."
Xu Guanzhong stepped forward, first bowed to Li Qianshun, and then said in an upright voice: "National affairs cannot be established without sincerity and without faith. To govern a country and strengthen it, we cannot make the people without faith. The people's faith is the foundation." , Your Majesty, there is no joke. In the past, the Song Dynasty broke the centuries-old alliance with the Liao Dynasty and sought the skin of the Jin people and tigers, but was harmed by them. Now, the Jurchen Jin people had an agreement with your country, but broke the promise. This is not only a slight on His Majesty's majesty, but also on the Jin people. The leader of the country, and even the commander-in-chief of the army like Nianhan are greedy and obscene. They don’t know that the integrity of the country is important and only care about immediate interests. This shows that although they are powerful, they are not educated. I wonder if your majesty will condescend to obey the Jin Kingdom again. The Jin people broke the contract and broke their oaths. Do we have to let them take advantage of them and accept it in silence? Although Xiao Ke is stupid, he also knows that your majesty is a national matter, so he has to temporarily obey the Jin people. However, now my lord Xiao Shuai has frustrated the Jin army's spirit, Nian Han and others Out of panic, I sent another envoy to discuss with His Majesty, but how can this be a re-establishment of state affairs? Now that things are going on, I can predict that Nianhan will be able to solve the urgent need and even save my lord. In the midst of all the troubles, we must still despise your country. Your Majesty, are you really willing to contribute to the situation where the Jin people are rampant and unscrupulous, leaving your country to be suppressed? But now you can join forces with my lord to overthrow the Jin people in one fell swoop. Is it a situation where the power of others bullies others?"
Li Qianshun couldn't help but nodded repeatedly after hearing Xu Guanzhong's words. In fact, he made some moves on Xiaotang's side. Before the army marched westward, he first sent several brothers headed by Xu Guanzhong and several personal followers to send envoys to the northeast of Hebei and adjacent to the Xia Kingdom. During the interview (after Brother Cha learned about this, although he was previously a sworn enemy of the Song people and even the Xiao and Tang Dynasties, considering the current state of affairs, it seemed that he was also interested in promoting secret meetings and negotiations with the Xiao and Tang Dynasties and the Jin Dynasty). Li Qianshun met Li Qianshun After getting Xu Guanzhong, he had a good impression of this confidant and think tank under Xiao Tang.
After all, since the founding of the Xia Dynasty, from Li Yuanhao's admiration of old customs, creation of the original and respect for Xia characters, and abandonment of Song Confucianism, etiquette, and Neo-Confucianism, to "the latent appointment of middle officials, completely different from the Qiang people, and the extension of Confucian scholars, gradually adopting the Chinese style", There has always been a dispute between "Tibetan rites" and "Han rites" in China, and when it came to Li Qianshun's generation, his mother, Empress Liang of Zhaojian Wenmu, and his grandmother, Empress Liang of Yizong, were both of Han origin. Li Qianshun naturally also had a deep understanding of Confucian culture and Confucian culture. He admired Han culture very much, so he once again vigorously promoted Han culture in the Xia Dynasty and established "Guoxue" based on the original "Fanxue" to teach Chinese studies. He selected 300 children of the royal family and nobles to set up the "Xianxue Service". The government provided food for the people, set up professors, and trained them. Xu Guanzhong was not only elegant, handsome, and elegant, but he also spoke and talked like a good prince in troubled times. He cited Confucian Sinology and made clear arguments when reasoning. What's more, he also had a deputy envoy called him. Chai Jin was also well-educated and well-educated, and had the manners of a noble nobleman who was very restful in his speech. Naturally, he was more likely to please Li Qianshun than the Jurchen envoy sent by Nianhan, who still behaved rudely.
Just now, Xu Guanzhong first talked eloquently based on the Han rites of his ancestors, and then explained the interests of Xia Guozhuan and Xiao Tang in cooperating with the Jin Kingdom. What Li Qianshun also noticed was that Xu Guanzhong had always called himself "Your Majesty" instead of "Your Majesty". "Your Highness", that Xiao Tang was the Grand Marshal of the World Soldiers and Horses conferred by the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. No matter how powerful the Xingfan Town was, he was still a subordinate of the Song Dynasty in name. However, Xiao Tang sent envoys to come and say such arrogant words, but Isn't it also showing that the Xiao and Tang Dynasties, Zhe Mo, will break away from the title of vassal of the Song Dynasty and become independent in a short time, and after pacifying the Jin army in the western frontier of the Song Dynasty, they will reach an alliance with our country!?
"What Mr. Xu said is true, Gu... Although I deeply believe it, when you analyze the time, you can't help but put yourself in the shoes of your lord Xiao Tang in your words, but how could I not notice it? I, the Xia Kingdom, are helping The Jin people are still helping your lord Xiao Tang, and it may not be as you said in time. Such lobbyists think that they can achieve things by their words and deeds, and think that they can use our kingdom to live in you and take the initiative to eliminate all the troubles. Then you are too stupid. You underestimated me..."
After Li Qianshun spoke in a long voice, his slightly closed eyes slowly opened, but there was no trace of the slightly angry but somewhat helpless look on his face that he had shown just now when he was fighting with the Jurchen envoy Han. The look between his brows suddenly revealed that he was going to kill for life. The majesty of the emperor!
"Mr. Xu said that the Jin people were rampant, and I condescended to obey. Previously, I had no choice but to allow the Jin people to break the contract and break the oath. Therefore, the two countries started a small war. This is indeed true. But Mr. Xu said that if our Xia country helps the Jin people, From now on, I have to let him make further progress and teach me to accept it silently, but it may not be possible. It is true that the Jin Army is stubborn, vulgar, rude, and greedy, but he is indeed a famous general among the Jin Army who can make decisions and win. Some He will not think clearly about the matter. Previously, the Jin people were so powerful that they did not need to rely on our Xia Kingdom, so they treated me with contempt when they invaded the Song Dynasty. Although this is very hateful, it was all because your lord Xiao Tang led his army to repeated defeats. If the Jin army continues to grow like this, the Jin people will be overthrown and subjugated. How can Nianhan dare to be so arrogant now?
Now the general of the Jin army in the west is extremely urgent to unite with our Xia Kingdom to eliminate the disasters on your lord's road. The Song Dynasty borders Hedong, Guanxi, and Longyou's large territory. For the Jin people, why can't they give it up now? If I send troops to fight with The Jin people joined forces, not only were they able to take advantage of the situation when they destroyed your lord's army, but now that the Jin Kingdom's national power is not at its peak, if they want to take advantage of the situation and invade the Song Dynasty, they will take advantage of the vast wealth of land in the south. In order to stabilize our Xia Dynasty, The country will surely be appeased, and I will certainly not dare to go back on my word, break my promise, make money, offend our Xia Kingdom, and fall into the dilemma of being attacked from both sides. In this case, does it matter whether I am sending troops to help the financial people, or to help your lord along the way? More What's more..."
As Li Qianshun was speaking, he slowly stood up again, with a very playful expression on his face. He looked straight at Xu Guanzhong and the others, and said in a deep voice: "What's more, I did swear an oath to the Jinren to express my gratitude. Our Xia Kingdom is willing to be obedient and obedient. Since Mr. Xu said that national affairs cannot be established without sincerity and disbelief, the king of a country has nothing to say. However, if I instead send troops to help your lord attack the Jin army, wouldn’t this also be a breach of trust? Your lord I'm called Song Chen, but I secretly sent an envoy to see me. Is this already trying to take advantage of the situation to become independent? But what kind of national status does he have? What is the name of a vassal commander who has been fighting against the Jin people all the way, but wants to take advantage of the situation to rebel? Come to discuss national affairs with me, the leader of the Xia Kingdom, is this a violation of etiquette? Ordinarily, I should not capture Mr. Xu and others and hand them over to the Song people, or explain your disobedience to the Song court, but this is not the case. Isn’t it just in line with the diplomatic etiquette between the two countries!?”
