"Your Majesty, we are actually willing to help Yelu Zongyuan because we have another consideration. If we don't care, looking at this situation, the Liao Kingdom may be destroyed by the Jurchens. To us, although the Liao people are tigers and wolves, but this
We are familiar with tigers and wolves and can prevent them. Just like a dog by our side, if we know its temperament, we know when it bites and when it is well-behaved and docile, so it is easy to prevent it. If another vicious dog is by our side,
Isn't it even more troublesome if we don't know when it will break out and hurt people? The Jurchens are also tigers and wolves, and the Liao people are also tigers and wolves. Why should we let a tiger and wolf that we don't understand come to us?
This injured wolf is more beneficial to us and easier to control. Does your Majesty think so?" Lu Zhongtian said in a deep voice.
These few words are the truth, and even Guo Xu understands that they are right. He has never dealt with the Jurchens before, so he doesn’t know the details. If the Jurchens are allowed to destroy the Liao Kingdom, what they will face in the future is the Jurchens.
It's a beast, and this may really not be a good thing.
Guo Xu muttered: "That's all, I won't make a decision for the time being. It all depends on what conditions the Liao envoy gives us. I'll see him first and then tell him. Send him to see me."
The bearded and anxious Yelvshi hurriedly entered the Spring Pavilion under the guidance of the chamberlain after half an hour. Five days ago, he drove for seven days and nights to get to Bianliang. Here he shoulders a major mission.
That is to ask Dazhou for help.
The fight against the Jurchen rebellion has reached a stalemate, and the leaders of various tribes in the Liao Kingdom are already ready to take action. In the past three years, fighting against the Jurchen has consumed a lot of money and manpower. The father can only constantly ask the tribes to deliver grain, grass, gold, silver, horses, and manpower.
However, the counter-insurgency operations have repeatedly failed, and now even Tokyo has been lost. People in Daliao have already been panicked, and there have been a lot of discussions. Dissatisfaction has been ignited. Many tribal leaders are secretly communicating with Wanyan Agu. How can the father and the emperor forgive him?
They killed them and wiped out several small tribes. For the time being, everyone seemed a little wary, but everyone knew that a force was secretly building up and waiting to explode. If the Jurchen rebellion could not be quelled in time, the consequences would be unimaginable.
It was under such circumstances that Yelv Zongyuan had to lower his arrogant head and allow himself to come to Dazhou for help. This was an embarrassing journey. Yelv Shi knew this clearly, but he had to bite the bullet
to complete it.
After arriving in the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Yelvshi suffered a lot of glares. The ministers of the Great Zhou Dynasty ridiculed him and humiliated him. He endured all these. He only hoped that he could complete his mission and get the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty to help. For this reason,
, he spent a lot of money when he met with Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun respectively. He gave Lu Zhongtian a white tiger skin and a lot of property. White tigers are rare in the world and are extremely precious things.
Something that even money can't buy. White tiger skin, which is also a symbol of power and status. It is said that the owner will reach the top and achieve great things. What he gave Yang Jun was fifty purebred horses from Changbai Mountain. This kind of horse.
It is a horse that can only be found in the deep mountains and snowy valleys. It is physically strong and has strong endurance. It is a first-class horse. He heard that Yang Jun, the Privy Councilor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, loved horses.
, the family raised many good horses, so they collected the fifty good horses that the Liao Kingdom had extorted from the Jurchens over the years and presented them to Yang Jun. These fifty horses alone were already worth hundreds of thousands of gold.
, not to mention other gold and silver jewelry.
The things were delivered, and the effect was obvious. Although the two bosses did not say it explicitly, they both hinted that they would consider Liao's request and speak for Liao in front of the emperor. This made Yelvshi feel at ease a little.
Yelvshi entered the Spring Pavilion and saw the usurper who was already notorious in the Liao capital. What happened in the Zhou Dynasty could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of the Liao people. Before coming, his father had lamented that if the Jurchens had not caused rebellion,
, this time is the best opportunity for him to attack the Great Zhou Dynasty in the south of Liao Dynasty. Because a regicide and brother murderer has ascended the throne, the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty will inevitably be unstable and turbulent. If foreign enemies invade again at this moment, the Great Zhou Dynasty will inevitably fall apart. It is a pity that fate has caused it.
Man, this great opportunity was wasted.
"Yelushi, King of the Great Liao Dynasty, came to Beijing as an envoy to the Great Zhou Dynasty on the order of our emperor. Yelvshi paid tribute to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. I wish His Majesty the Great Zhou Emperor a long life and a lasting peace." Yelvshi said loudly.
After speaking, he came forward, knelt down on one knee, bowed his head and saluted.
Guo Xu sat on the soft couch and looked at Yelv Shi. He was also a prince, but he was the prince of the Liao Kingdom. Maybe he would inherit the throne of the Liao Kingdom in the future and become his equal, so,
It's not that he took it lightly.
"It turns out to be Prince Yelu. Please take a seat without any courtesy." Guo Xu waved his hand slightly in return, staring at Yelv Shi with burning eyes. Yelv Shi was also looking at Guo Xu. Guo Xusheng's talents did not impress him.
Disappointed, this fits the rumored image of a well-dressed beast.
Yelvshi thanked him and sat down. As soon as Guo Xu spoke, he stood up again. What Guo Xu said now was no longer too polite.
"Then Prince, why did you come to the capital of Zhou Dynasty from Liao Kingdom? If I remember correctly, our two countries have already broken off diplomatic relations and hostility. I can't think of a reason why Liao Kingdom still came to Zhou Dynasty as an envoy.
Are you here to declare a challenge?" Guo Xu sneered.
Yelvshi was well prepared and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, your country and Daliao have indeed had troubles in recent years, but we, Daliao and your country, have been brothers for more than a hundred years.
Bang, this is an indisputable fact. I came here this time with the intention of repairing the relationship between Daliao and your country, and I have absolutely no ill intentions. I would like to ask His Majesty, the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, to take this for granted."
Guo Xu chuckled and said: "It turns out that I came here to repair it. However, the relationship between the two countries is not just playing house. If you are unhappy, just fall out, and if you are happy, just come to repair it. This is not possible. You want to repair it, but you have to
What matters is sincerity. I don’t know how much sincerity you have this time.”
Yelvshi said: "I would like to report to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. I am here with great sincerity."
Guo Xu burst out laughing and said, "Very sincere? Very good, very good. I want to see how sincere your very sincerity is. Tell me, I'm listening."
Yelvshi bowed and said: "Your Majesty the Emperor, I have brought my father's relatives with me.
I have come here with the pen to repair the credentials, and hereby give them to His Majesty the Emperor."
Guo Xu nodded, and the chamberlain beside him stepped forward and handed over Yelv Zongyuan's autographed letter presented by Yelv Shi. Guo Xu read it over and felt very satisfied. In the letter, Yelv Zongyuan's words were very special.
Cautious and polite, without any hint of bullying. When Yelu Zongyuan tore up the Yanyun Alliance, he also wrote a letter to his father. At that time, the words in the letter were all threats, but now it is completely different. But now.
In fact, what Guo Xu cared about most was not this, but Yelu Zongyuan's words of congratulations for his new ascendance to the throne. The throne not only needed the recognition of the great Zhou Dynasty to be stable, but also needed the recognition of surrounding countries to be convincing.
As the most powerful country around the Great Zhou Dynasty, Yelu Zongyuan's recognition and congratulations are of great significance.
Guo Xu felt a lot more comfortable, and when he spoke again, his tone softened a lot.
"The Emperor of Daliao is very polite. I thank him for what he said in this letter. However, as far as I know, your visit to Dazhou is probably not just to deliver a repaired letter. Tell me, you
What is the real reason for coming to my big week?"
"To report to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, I will not beat around the bush and speak frankly in front of His Majesty the Emperor. Our country of Daliao has encountered a little difficulty now. As we all know, my father led the army on the Liaodong Road in the northeast of our Daliao.
Suppress the Jurchen rebellion. I believe His Majesty the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty and his noble ministers also know this. The Jurchens have been protected by Daliao and are based at the foot of Changbai Mountain. They were originally a small tribe in the wilderness. Daliao has protected and cared for them for many years and given them
Excellent treatment and status. The leader of the Wanyan tribe, Wanyan Agu, was given the title of Jiedushi by the imperial court, which can be said to be very high. However, this man was not satisfied, and his ambitions increased and he intended to rebel. He united with the Jurchen tribes to fight
I, the Liao court, occupied the territory with evil intentions. The court's attempts to comfort and persuade were ineffective. Under such circumstances, my father decided to send troops to conquer. However..."
"But you can't beat the Jurchens, right? Hahahaha." Guo Xu laughed loudly and wildly.
Yelvshi's face became extremely embarrassed, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, there is nothing funny about this. Just as your officers and soldiers of the Zhou Dynasty may not be able to defeat bandits and pirates, victory or defeat is a matter of military strategist."
When Guo Xu heard this, his expression changed drastically. It seemed to him that Yelvshi was mocking his recent defeat to his face. How could Guo Xu endure this?
Guo Xu's face darkened and he was about to explode. Seeing that the situation was not good, Lu Zhongtian hurriedly interrupted and scolded: "Yelushi, do I need you to comment on the affairs of the Great Zhou Dynasty? You, the Liao Kingdom, haven't even understood your own affairs. Come and tell me.
If you make such rude remarks again, I will order you and your followers to be kicked out of the capital and driven back to the Liao Kingdom. It is really unreasonable."
Yelvshi was startled and suddenly realized that he had said something he shouldn't have said, so he immediately accused him and said: "Yes, yes, my words were inappropriate. Please forgive me for your Majesty the Emperor and the Prime Minister. I did not mean this to be sarcastic, but for you.
When I mention the Jurchen Rebellion, I feel a little dissatisfied. I hate them for being ungrateful and ambitious."
