Wu Zong kept suppressing his temper, and by late afternoon, the envoy from the Song Dynasty still hadn't arrived.
This situation lasted for three days. Wu Zong couldn't bear it anymore...
"For neglecting the envoys of Great Xia, I can reach Bianliang in fifteen days with 300,000 elite riders!"
Wu Zong didn't expect that even though he had found Honglu Temple, no one paid any attention to him. He felt so aggrieved that he couldn't help shouting to scare people.
"Who is so arrogant? I, the Song Dynasty's millions of soldiers, can also capture the Helan Mountain lair in thirty days!"
Very tough answer!
Gao Yi, as the third ambassador to be appointed, was appointed by the imperial court only after waiting for him.
After taking over, all he could do was to do the counting of the fingers at Honglu Temple every day, and then wait for the imperial court to agree on different policies for dealing with the Liao and Xia sides.
Today, the information feedback from Beiliao came back.
The assassination of the Northern Liao Emperor by Nerugu (son of Yelu Chongyuan) in the Luanhe River has been put down.
At the same time, Yelu Liang, the envoy of Dunmu Palace in the Northern Liao Dynasty, Yelu Renxian, the envoy of the Southern Court in the Northern Liao Dynasty, and Yelu Yixin, the minister of the Privy Council, led thousands of guards to approach Yelu Chongyuan's territory...
This means that Yelu Chongyuan's failed attempt to assassinate the Liao Emperor is very likely to cause civil strife in the Northern Liao Dynasty. After all, Yelu Chongyuan, as the emperor's uncle and the general marshal of the Northern Liao army, has been operating for many years, and it is impossible for him to be in the Pishi Army.
Without his own strength, what's more, he has the number of Oruduo (Gong Branch Army) second only to the Northern Liao Emperor.
Just today, the Prime Minister of the court has made a plan to ignore Bei Liao and use the words of His Highness the Crown Prince to treat it coldly. That is to say, take good care of the Bei Liao envoys, provide them with food and drink, and not allow anyone to leave Dutingyi.
The imperial court decided to take a tough attitude towards Xixia.
In other words, you can talk to Xixia envoys as you please.
Gao Yi was the third one, and he knew that the first two were demoted for some reason. Strictly speaking, this was done in the past, and the government sacrificed certain benefits to appease the Liao and Xia envoys.
The only difference is that there has never been a situation where Liao and Xia demanded unification.
But this time, two consecutive envoys were reprimanded by the court for following the past practices, so he himself was worried.
When he received the clear statement from the court, he no longer had any taboos. He had been feeling aggrieved for too long and was angry. Seeing that the Xixia envoy actually spoke so brazenly in Honglu Temple, he naturally could not be at a disadvantage on such an occasion.
"I am Wu Zong, the envoy of Daxia! Who are you?"
"Unfortunately! Envoy Wu, I am Gao Yi, the accompanying envoy of the Great Song Dynasty."
"Hmph! Sir, do you dare to endorse what you said?"
"Wu Zhengshi, do what you say represent the intention of the King of Xixia?"
Yes! This should be called an informal meeting, but the result was tit-for-tat from the beginning.
Xixia warriors were very irritable, but in the capital of the country, even if they were very angry, no one was stupid enough to draw a sword and commit an attack.
The officials of Honglu Temple were very worried. After all, they were in front of their own house, and they tried their best to keep their backs from collapsing.
Just like that, the two sides stared at each other in the public hall of Honglu Temple...
The Xixia envoy left. Gao Yi felt that his body was empty, and he felt like he had suddenly dispersed.
It's different. Although this is at the door of my house, there are no strong soldiers in Honglu Temple. Apart from these powerless officials, they are just some soldiers with the same decoration.
And Xixia’s envoys brought with them real Xixia warriors...
"Hurry! I want to go to the political hall!"
Although he was happy with his words, he didn't have any sense in his heart. If he provokes a war with Xixia because of his remarks... I'm afraid his end will not be as good as the previous two.
This is the current situation of the country!
None of these words are excessive, but for the ministers of the imperial court, this is already quite tough.
For a long time, when receiving envoys, the state has always used humility and tact as a means to avoid provoking envoys.
Now, Gao Yi let the envoy leave in anger. Gao Yi was not sure what to do next.
The feedback of various information from Beiliao has made the court a little busy these days.
The court must respond correctly and appropriately to all kinds of information. In fact, what they are really thinking about is...how to take advantage of the civil strife in the country and what kind of benefits the country can gain.
The ministers of the Zhengshi Hall gathered neatly in the Chui Gong Hall to discuss what to do next.
Zhao Xi knew very well that the only envoys from Dutingyi who belonged to Yelu Chongyuan's side could be used by the imperial court against the Northern Liao Dynasty. These were just tools to flatter them.
Although there is an excuse to have a consistent attitude towards rebellion, in Zhao Xi's heart, it is still a bit flattering.
The reason why they provide food and drink is to wait for the civil strife in Bei Liao to subside, and then use these people as gifts to the winning side of Bei Liao, in exchange for continued peace on the northern border.
It's very bitter, but it's the most appropriate way to make it at this time.
"Reporting to the official family, all of you gentlemen, Gao Yi, the envoy of Xixia, would like to see you."
Gao Yi ran to the Political Affairs Hall and found out that the princes were meeting in Chui Gong Hall for discussion, so he went directly to Chui Gong Hall without stopping.
While the officials and princes are all here, I will state the truth myself. As for the result... whatever it is.
"Then Wu Zong walked away?"
"Returning to the rich prime minister, he really walked away with his sleeves!"
"You can go back and continue to perform your duties as you should. It doesn't matter!"
Is this all? Gao Yi was a little stunned. He thought he would be reprimanded. After all, since the Qingli Year, there has never been a precedent for treating Liao and Xia envoys like this.
As a result, I stated the truth, and my husband-in-law let me off so easily.
The key point is that he actually saw approval from His Highness the Crown Prince's eyes... What happened?
"Your Highness, I'm afraid the plan needs to be advanced."
"Prime Minister Fu, what Gao Yi said is reasonable, and it is also the correct wording in diplomacy. As for that?"
Zhao Xi didn't think there was anything wrong with Gao Yi's words, not even to relieve his anger.
"Your Highness doesn't know something, and he is celebrating all the years..."
"Since the Battle of Haoshuichuan, the imperial court has never been so tit-for-tat when dealing with Xixia envoys. Even if it is discordant, the words are euphemistic."
"Although Gao Yi's words are not inappropriate, they may be considered an insult to the Western thieves. Moreover, Li Liang is capricious and his temperament is very similar to his father's."
"Since he took office, he has had constant envoys, but harassment at the border has never stopped. Li Liang is very likely to use this as an excuse to harass the border between China and North Korea."
This was originally Fu Bi's rhetoric. He said it was since the Qingli Year, but Han Qi took the lead and directly said it was since the Haoshui River...
The Battle of Haoshuichuan was still a knot in Han Qi's mind that he couldn't get over in his life. Others really couldn't mention it.
So, he mentioned it himself.
"Do you think Xixia will start a war because of one or two quarrels between envoys?"
"Your Highness, this will become a fact."
Without the war, Zhao Xi never bothered to pay attention to Liao Xia. His understanding of Liao Xia was really not as good as that of the court officials.
If it’s true as you guys say...then prepare for war!
Compared to Zhao Xi's plan, it was just a while ahead of schedule.