The process of receiving the envoys indeed confirmed what Fu Bi said.
Not one of the three envoys from Bei Liao, Dali, and Annan asked to see him.
In other words, they have psychologically placed themselves in a weak position and believe that meeting His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty is an excessive request.
It seems that the country is indeed strong and powerful, but I can't feel it when I am in it.
Also, it’s been a long time since I left the palace, and I’m really out of touch with reality.
However, the Xixia envoy insisted on an audience.
Seeing the number of soldiers on the border, even a fool can see that this is not defense, but a war.
"His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, since the reign of Zhenghe, I Daxia have not dared to be disrespectful to the Song Dynasty. On your Majesty's birthday, I am afraid that all the gifts will not be satisfactory. During the Song Dynasty festivals, I dare not not do my best in singing, dancing and paying tribute. Although it is not included, I always give it to you.
Serve to the Song Dynasty."
"The Central Plains were educated by the sages, and Daxia was deeply influenced. They consulted classics, respected education, and valued etiquette. They followed the Song Dynasty in everything and did not dare to disobey the Song Dynasty. I thought that the border was peaceful and the two countries were in peace. From then on, we respected each other as guests.
It will cause trouble to the people and ruin lives."
"Now, the Song Dynasty has hundreds of thousands of soldiers on the border, making war imminent. May I ask His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, what does this mean? Although our country is weak, we have thousands of warriors who control strings, and we are never afraid of war. The Song Dynasty challenges
When you go to war, are you prepared for the consequences?"
In the previous phone call, Zhao Xi really wanted to praise him. He almost described him as the king as the culprit who brought misfortune to all living beings. He was very reasonable and reasonable. It's a pity that there really shouldn't be more words at the end.
Now that I have decided to give in, I can just honestly say some sincere words, why do I have to insist on force? The last few slightly threatening words just disturbed the little atmosphere created before.
It is of course impossible to stop this war by persuading people to be soft. At any rate, it is a little bit of compassion for everyone present. But what does it mean? The slightest pity that had arisen was completely destroyed by the last few words.
Disgusted.
Of course, Zhao Xi would not argue. There was no need to waste words. The reason for the interview was just the so-called diplomatic etiquette. Zhao Xi was not prepared to speak at all, and just regarded it as watching a show.
"Listening to what Lai Shi said, I guess Lai Shi is also a scholar?"
It was a bit cold, everyone wanted to watch the show, and no one said anything. It was a bit unreasonable. So Fu Bi took up the conversation.
"Exactly, Bu Cai has also read classics for several years, so he knows the profound meaning of the sages and kings."
"Oh, then you should also know Jin Ou Wuque, right? Leaving aside this for now, you must also know the Xiazhou Jiedu Envoy of the Song Dynasty, right? If you are not familiar with him, let me tell you!"
"In the seventh year of Taiping's rejuvenation of the country, Li Jipeng personally led his people to the capital to see the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, and voluntarily donated silver, Xia, Sui, and eight counties in the four prefectures. I inherited the hereditary title of Taizu Xu and granted him the title of Jiedu Envoy next week. That is,
From then on, the entire Yinxia area belonged to the territory of the Song Dynasty."
"Then, do you know what Li did? If you're not familiar with it, I'll tell you again! In the second year of Yongxi, Li Jiqian and his brother Li Jichong lured and killed Song general Cao Guangshi, occupied Yinzhou, conquered Huizhou, and invaded Liao Kingdom."
"Please surrender" and was named King of Xia by the Khitan people. In the second year of Dao, Li Jiqian intercepted 400,000 Song Dynasty grain and grass, and sent out a large army to surround Lingwu City..."
"At this time, you and I, the Great Song Dynasty, are talking about the way of saints and sages, and about the ruin of living beings? Even so, our court has not pursued the crime of disrespect. I pity you that Xixia is bitter and cold, and life is not easy. I will send you Xia, Sui, Yin, You, Jing
The five states were all granted the title of Li..."
These are all injuries, these are all pains, and they are all humiliations that are unbearable in the hearts of all the ministers of the Song Dynasty. Fu Bi was a little excited when he said it, and he needed to calm down.
At this time, the entire cabinet ministers were very depressed. It can be said that their growth history is the history of the humiliation of the Song Dynasty by Xixia.
"What did Mr. Li do? Don't you know yet? Let me tell you! In the tenth year of Tiansheng, Li Yuanhao succeeded to the throne of Xia Kingdom and had evil intentions. First he abandoned the surname given by the Central Plains Dynasty. Then he changed the year and built a palace.
, established civil and military classes, stipulated the uniforms of officials and civilians, established military systems, established military names, and issued a bald order. In the first year of Baoyuan, Li Yuanhao rebelled from the Song Dynasty and proclaimed himself emperor, and the founding name of the country was Daxia... From then on, you and others returned
What dare you say that you are not disobedient? What dare you say that you should be respectful in everything?"
"Rich Prime Minister, don't get excited..."
I was really excited. As an old man who is almost seventy years old, he really can't have too violent mood swings. Zhao Xi didn't expect Fu Bi's reaction to be so strong. He quickly spoke out to persuade him.
For a time, the entire Qinzheng Palace felt a little depressed. No one among the cabinet ministers knew this period of history. It was also from that time that the Song Dynasty was humiliated by Xixia again and again.
It can be said that the sixteen states of Yanyun occupied by the Northern Liao were out of a defensive mentality, while almost all the ministers of Xixia and the entire Song Dynasty had a sense of revenge.
In fact, the Northern Liao Dynasty was an earlier dynasty than the Song Dynasty. The so-called conquest was first initiated by the imperial dynasty for the Sixteen States of Yanyun. In addition, the Tanyuan Alliance maintained peace for a hundred years. In terms of hatred,
Speaking of which, it is far less than the hatred for Xixia.
This is also the reason why after the country's strength soared, the target of the first battle was Xixia.
"How do you say that the Song Dynasty is definitely going to start a war?"
This grandson is really energetic. I really don’t know how Xixia viewed this situation, and actually sent such an unknown thing.
"I remember that your Majesty the Song Dynasty once said: You can start a war, but I have the final say when it will end. I will give these words to you, the Song Dynasty, on behalf of the Emperor of the Xia Dynasty!"
Ouch, Zhao Xi really wants to say something: Are you the funny boy sent by the monkey? This grandson is really good at playing.
"Do you know, with your virtue, I really want to chop off your head. Just because I don't want to defile the palace of our Song Dynasty and ruin the etiquette of our Song Dynasty, I decided to let you go back temporarily..."
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"By letting you go back, I also want you to inform your so-called Emperor of Great Xia. I really want to conquer Xia, and I also need you to clearly inform those people that this time is not a simple conquest. I want to destroy the so-called emperor in one fell swoop.
Daxia!"
After the Xixia envoys were dragged out, the atmosphere in the Qinzheng Hall was still a bit stuffy, and the cabinet members were still unable to get out of the humiliating situation.
Before the insult is about to be washed away, when the shame is about to be avenged, such memories may have a different flavor.
"Get ready to fight... No more waiting. There is no need to continue waiting for the opportunity for the partial division to advance. Let Wang Shao know that after the frontal battlefield begins, the partial division can choose its own fighter planes and allow them to do things conveniently."
We originally planned to wait for the partial division to advance, and make foolproof preparations for a flanking attack. But now, the result of Xixia's envoys is that war will come at any time.
This is equivalent to a declaration of war, so there is no need to delay any longer.