Zhao Xi could not comment on whether to speed up the transportation of the Imperial Army to the north.
This is the worst plan, just like the Liao-Xia coalition forces attacking Yanmen Pass with friends to destroy the country, it is an almost impossible assumption.
Zhao Xi doesn't think Bei Liao has the guts to make a desperate move now. He feels that Bei Liao is like a pig urine bubble that has been blown hard and might burst one day.
Beiliao has always been the eldest among the three, and has always played the role of mediator, and the Song Dynasty and Xixia have to obey... The Song Dynasty has annual coins, and Xixia also has tribute.
I was suddenly fooled by two younger brothers... This felt very unpleasant, but I had to face the situation squarely.
Therefore, after the war became irreversible, hundreds of thousands of troops were still stationed in Hebei in an attempt to save some face.
When it was known that the Song Dynasty had the possibility of a flanking attack, it had to withdraw its troops, but turned the withdrawal into fighting. The purpose was still to save face.
Zhao Xi was not in the mood to take care of Bei Liao's face, even though he was quite considerate. It was precisely because he could guess Bei Liao's thoughts so closely that he decided to carry out the war to the end.
In Zhao Xi's opinion, what Beiliao should and most want to do now is to send troops to the southwest and teach Xixia a lesson... After doing so much in the early stage, it can't be useless, right?
"The Xixia border retreated hundreds of miles, causing the deployment of the Western Army and the New Western Army to be delayed, and there were signs that the Lin Mansion was heading north!"
This... Fu Bi understood, and understood that the officials could not deny the imperial army's move north, but he made signs to mobilize the Western Army... This was a grand strategy.
Everyone understands, all the ministers understand. At this moment, the council hall is very quiet, but the ministers are excited in their hearts, and even feel a bit like a storm in their hearts.
The civil servants of the imperial dynasty have always been proud of teasing the Northern Liao and Xixia courts, but there has never been such a big pattern as the official one.
The original Zhong Shiheng only tried to drive a wedge between the Western Xia Yeli Ganglang brothers, but it has been sung to this day. How does it compare with today's Holy Emperor?
Starting from the Liao-Xia allied forces harassing the border, one link after another, each link is pushed away, everything is planned...
Whether such an evil king is really a good thing for civil servants, but for the Song Dynasty, it is definitely a great blessing!
Fu Bi sighed with emotion, remembering the words he had talked with all his husbands. It was to persuade them, but it was better to say that he had completely recognized his role of assisting and cooperating.
Winter has never been a suitable season for cavalry operations. Will Beiliao make a desperate move? Probably not.
When the Song Dynasty sent troops to set up formations again, the Northern Liao Dynasty once again sent envoys to Bianliang.
Xiao Zhuoer had only left for more than a month, and the Song Dynasty's deployment had just begun to show signs, but the Northern Liao Dynasty could no longer handle it.
Since the Tan Yuan Alliance, when has the Song Dynasty been as proud as it is today?
When the Northern Liao Dynasty sent troops to Hebei Province, the Song Dynasty sent envoys northward, compromising again and again, and constantly increasing the annual coins in order to achieve peace.
In the end, it got to the point where even Xixia was defeated repeatedly!
"Your Majesty, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, the Liao and Song Dynasties have always regarded the brotherly states as friendly and good neighbors since the Tanyuan Alliance. Now, due to the traitors of Xixia, the brotherly states of the Liao and Song Dynasties are facing each other at war, which is really undesirable. Therefore, I, the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty,
Your Majesty sincerely sends an envoy to state our sincerity in negotiating an armistice in Daliao."
"But now that the Liao and Song Dynasties are about to start negotiations, why does the Song army intend to fight again? Your Majesty, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor of Daliao, I would like to ask: Is the Song Kingdom ready to go into full-scale war with Daliao?"
It's not the Xiao Zhuoer from last time, it's someone else. Zhao Xi didn't remember the name specifically, but he knew it was from the Yelu family.
Looking at His Majesty's impassioned Liao envoy, Zhao Xi wanted to tell him: Since Bei Liao started the war, I have the final say when it will end!
However, as a king, there is no need to argue with the envoys...~ The price drops.
Besides, this was in the court of the Song Dynasty. A group of ministers were on duty, and they were asked like this. If there are no ministers to take the lead, do you want these ministers?
"Be bold!"
"This is the Great Song Dynasty Hall, how can it be a place for you and other Northern Liao officials to make noise? It is extremely rude!"
"Barbarian ministers! Drive out..."
Sigh! I'm really disappointed. Zhao Xi didn't expect that all his courtiers could only howl...
If a court official shouts: Prepare for war! What can you do in Bei Liao? It doesn't matter.
But what about now? Howling loudly and reprimanding a few rude words, no matter what. First, there is no refutation of the questions raised by others, and second, there is no courage to push through.
I still haven’t changed from my original role of being bullied.
"Envoy of Northern Liao, I, Lu Huiqing, would like to know, is Northern Liao ready for a full-scale war? Can you represent the emperor of Northern Liao? Or can you represent the prime minister of Northern Liao?"
"Envoy of the Liao Dynasty, I, Cai Que, also want to know: What will happen if the Song Dynasty is ready to go to war? What will happen if we are not ready to go to war? Not to mention you, even the Prime Minister of the Northern Liao Dynasty cannot ignore the court etiquette of the Song Dynasty! Do you dare to do this?
Are you responsible for what you say?"
In this situation, it is not appropriate for even the political ministers to argue. They also represent the attitude of the court when they open their mouths.
Whether it was Lu Huiqing or Cai Que, they did not live up to Zhao Xi's expectations. Whether they were flattering or pleasing, at least they stood up on this occasion and there was no shame.
Zhao Xi does not require his ministers to be upright and upright like Sima Guang and Ouyang Xiu, nor does he dare to expect that all his ministers will be as good as Pang Ji and Fu Bi, with matching character and wisdom.
Even in terms of character, neither Lu Huiqing nor Cai Que is considered a gentleman, but their wisdom is indeed useful for the court. Then it should be used.
"We, Daliao, knew very well that the First Battle in Hedong was deceived by Xixia, which led to a military confrontation, so we initiated truce negotiations. Why did the Song Dynasty still dispatch troops to the border front?"
"Envoy of Liao, please explain why Bei Liao still deployed 100,000 troops at the border of Hebei Province after proposing negotiations? How can they mobilize troops north to Yuzhou in the name of withdrawing troops?"
Cai Que seemed to sense the satisfaction of the officials, and began to argue with the Liao envoys in the form of excerpts from the internal reference.
This is the advantage of presiding over internal reference reports. Cai indeed feels the benefits of this position... He is not the chief, but he has the same right to know as the chief.
Of course, he is not stupid and knows that he cannot fully explain it.
"His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, we Daliao believe that this negotiation is not a trivial matter. His Majesty the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty wants to go to Xijing Road to sign an alliance with the Emperor of the Song Dynasty in person! The so-called marching north in the name of withdrawing troops is actually taking the responsibility for the safety of the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty. It is not
Intention of war."
After saying that, the Liao envoy slowly took out the letter of credence, held it in both hands, and bowed down, looking extremely respectful...~ This is a good move! Zhao Xi wanted to scream.
I still want to regain some face... When I go to the audience, I first ask questions, wait for rebuttal, and when the Song Dynasty mentions the reason for withdrawing troops and going north to Yuzhou, I will take out my credentials... ~ Is there any sense in playing this?
It could only catch the Song Dynasty off guard and bring courtiers together in the Song Dynasty court, so what? Is it possible to change the fact that the Northern Liao Dynasty had declined?
However, this situation is indeed a bit embarrassing for the courtiers of the country.
It has always been the ministers of the Song Dynasty who played tricks on the ministers of the Liao and Xia Dynasties. When have you ever been teased by them?
In fact, they all ignore one problem: only when you are in a weak position, you need to use such tactics to satisfy your inner frustration.