Yang Lin was on the outskirts of the city, cooking spring fish in the wild and entertaining envoys from Daliao.
The big fish was cleaned up by the accompanying imperial chef, and the snow-white fish meat was sliced off piece by piece like snowflakes. Looking at this familiar scene, the Khitan envoy somehow recalled the fish feast in Daliao during its heyday.
Several guards in red clothes started a fire, put the whole fat fish on the fire and roasted it, poured the prepared soup on the fish, the flames crackled, and the fish gradually turned golden.
As the rich aroma spread, Yang Lin smiled, picked up a piece and put it on the plate in front of Little Concubine Liu.
"In the west, you have repeatedly defeated the barbarians in the foreign countries. I have also heard about it in Daxia. I have a very close personal relationship with the Liao Emperor and cherish each other. Now that I see him accomplishing great things, I can't help but feel happy for him."
Yang Lin said with a smile. Among those present, including himself, only Concubine Liu Guifei believed it.
Yu Shinan smiled and said: "The official's words moved the foreign ministers and others. They will definitely tell His Majesty after they return home."
Yang Lin mixed some dipping sauce with his own hands and put it on the plate of Little Concubine Liu in front of him with a spoon. He was so affectionate and kind that the people around him couldn't help but look at her with side eyes.
Liu Yao was also a little shy, so she helped him pick up the fish with bare hands.
Yang Lin raised the wine glass, took a sip, and said: "This trade deal is a win-win move in my opinion. Everyone knows that I don't like war, only peace. It would be best if the market could be opened.
As for the abolition of commercial taxes, I think it is a bit too hasty."
"If the commercial water is cancelled, it is inevitable that some merchants will take advantage of opportunities and smuggle some prohibited goods, causing unnecessary trouble to Daxia and Daliao."
The Liao envoys curled their lips unconsciously. Yu Shinan glanced at Yang Lin and thought to himself, you have the nerve to say that you don't like fighting.
Since you started to spread, which year did you stop? The Xia Dynasty's territory was more than three times larger than that of the Song Dynasty. Could it be that it fell from the sky?
Of course, these words were just spoken in my heart. When Yu Shinan came, Yelu Dashi had made an exception and summoned him.
Emperor Liao's intention was very clear, that is, to gradually strengthen ties with Daxia and learn more.
Unlike the proud and complacent civil and military ministers of the Liao people, Yelu Dashi put a lot of effort into the intelligence of the Xia Dynasty. He knew the Xia Dynasty very well.
Because of this, Yelu Dashi, who was determined to advance eastward, had long since extinguished this idea in his heart.
It is certainly good to return to the burial ground of our ancestors, but it also depends on whether it can be successful.
Yelv Dashi was convinced that if the Liao-Xia war was launched, it would definitely be the beginning of another Khitan collapse.
For now, there is only one way, which is to wait...
Learn from Daxia and wait for its second, or third, or fourth... future generations of emperors to have a foolish and incompetent one.
By then, if Daliao remains strong, opportunities will come.
This condition is very harsh and almost difficult to achieve, because it requires ensuring that the Liao Emperor will be a wise emperor in all dynasties, and also hopes that Daxia itself will weaken.
What's more, we have to guard against the rise of other empires.
Yelu Dashi certainly wants to return to Mayu Mountain and Baiyu River in his lifetime.
It is said that the place has been renamed and a city is being built...
The birthplace of the Eight Tribes of Khitan will soon be occupied by groups of Han people, who will cultivate and multiply on them and will be difficult to drive away.
Although the desire to march eastward was strong, Yelu Dashi knew in his heart that the right decision was to give up the march eastward.
At this time, Yang Lin did not have much desire for the Western Expedition.
Perhaps the rapid advancement of technology in later generations gave Daxia the ability to sail long distances and allowed trains to leave the line earlier. In this case, it might be possible to occupy a wider territory.
But now it is clear that this condition is not met. He just wants to build the Xia Dynasty, and does not want to engage in militarism and fight a war with little profit.
The two sides quickly reached an agreement by the river, and Yang Lin and Daliao signed an alliance again after ten years.
Although several times in the past, it was just like waste paper, destroyed at will.
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Yizhou Island, Navy Office.
Wu Lin looked at the new warships one after another with boundless pride in his heart.
This sea area has been completely conquered by itself. Wherever the navy of the South China Sea goes, there are naked, savage and ignorant tribes.
These people have dark skin, and when they see a gorgeous ship, they often think it is a god, and they kneel on the ground and kowtow.
Back then, the Dutch could occupy the entire Java with just one ship.
The footprints of today's Nanhai navy have reached Australia in later generations.
They brought back some strange and rare birds and animals, as well as some crops they had never seen before.
Qin Hui worked hard to develop and reclaim wasteland on Yizhou Island.
It has to be said that this guy still has some talents. The people he recruited in the western part of Yizhou Island gradually occupied it, built a city, and began to settle down again.
The natives in the mountains would come down from time to time to trade their prey for some rice, grain, and bows and arrows.
What they like most is the wine brought by the Han people. These natives are aggressive by nature. If they encounter other tribes competing for hunting grounds, it will be a life-and-death fight.
The more aggressive a nation is, the more they like strong alcohol, which can make them forget the pain in their bodies and become more brave.
A pot of strong wine can be exchanged for a deer, which is unimaginable in the Central Plains.
Wu Lin stood in front of the port, holding his belt, and said with a smile: "Our Yizhou Shipyard must surpass Xujiazhuang, Miszhou this year and build faster, bigger, and stronger ships. You said, this sea
Where is the end?"
The generals around him all shook their heads in confusion, their eyes filled with confusion.
No one knows what place is beyond the blue sky.
Humanity's understanding of this ocean is still very rudimentary, but exploration has already begun.
A group of people in the distance came around an official. Wu Lin took a look and said, "What is Qin Huizhi doing?"
"Three months later, it will be the official's birthday. It is said that Qin Xuanfu is going to Longcheng to celebrate the official's birthday."
There was a hint of envy in Wu Lin's eyes. He hadn't seen the official family for a long time. The last time they were separated was when they were conquering Wou Toe.
After a while, Qin Hui walked to the port, and it could be seen that he was in a very good mood.
"Wu Yunxiang, I will return to Beijing soon. It is said that your brother has entered the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion. Is there anything you want to take with you?"
Wu Lin tilted his head and asked, "Did you obtain the imperial court's consent for your return to Beijing this time?"
Qin Hui looked proud, "That's natural. We are different. I and the current emperor are classmates and friends."
When Wu Lin saw this face, he became even more angry and said angrily: "Back in Bianliang, the officials invited King Xi to Duiyu Tower. Didn't you burn the crane cloak on the street and sever ties with the officials?
Is that so? Back then, I stood beside the official and killed Liang Shicheng in the imperial city."
Qin Hui blushed and said: "There is no reason to argue with a junior like you. From here to Tianjin Port, go directly to Longcheng. The road to Yizhou is getting better and better!"