This person must not have other thoughts, otherwise it will be difficult to be calm.
For example, now, the imperial court only intends to plan for Northern Liao and has not taken any substantive actions. However, it has such a big reaction to the envoys sent by Northern Liao.
I am used to it. Except for sending envoys as a courtesy and participating in some weddings and funerals, the envoys sent by the Northern Liao Dynasty to the country did not record anything good.
Since Zhao Xi ascended to the throne, this was the second non-ceremonial dispatch of envoys. The first time led to the Battle of Hedong, and the country recovered the four states of Yunying... Speaking of which, the country should no longer be so arrogant.
, but the result is still the same, and it is still like facing a powerful enemy.
It has some advantages, as it can confuse the Northern Liao envoys to a certain extent, making them feel that the Song Dynasty is still the same Song Dynasty, but a little wealthier.
Fortunately, the court was not in a panic, and it was not at a loss what to do. The court still made arrangements for sending envoys to the Northern Liao Dynasty.
An envoy was dispatched to pick up the embassy, the envoy was confirmed, the border garrison was notified, and the whereabouts of the Fourth Prince's team was also urged to be discovered...
"There was no unusual movement in the Fourth Prince's team. They just sent out scouts to explore the surrounding sea areas and did not move northward. In other words, Beiliao's reasons this time may not be due to the Fourth Prince's side."
"It's hard to say. Didn't the report from some time ago say that there was an accidental conflict with a maritime merchant and that fleet was finally annihilated?"
In fact, he just became a pirate, robbed other people's houses, and reported it in nice words. The court basically acquiesced in this kind of thing, and it was regarded as benevolent and righteous without instigating it.
"Marine merchant ships disappear every year, and it's impossible for Beiliao to be able to identify that it was the Fourth Prince and the others who did it."
"Could it be the northwest? The Kingdom of China is now bordering the Shangjing Road in Beiliao in the northwest. The border is very long, so disputes and some conflicts are inevitable."
"Check the reports from Northwest China these days to see if there is any conflict."
In the northwest area, there have been constant conflicts with the Northern Liao and the Uighurs on the border, but they were only small-scale conflicts. The northwest garrison even beheaded the capital and did not bother to report to the court.
"There is no need to check. Ever since the imperial court decided on all plans in Gongfang City, the Privy Council has issued an order that all northwest garrison troops must not conflict with foreign countries without any reason."
Zhang Dun felt that there was really no need for the cabinet to hold such serious discussions. Aren't they just envoys? What would happen? What could be done? The most serious thing would be to start a war.
In Zhang Dun's view, regardless of whether the imperial court was fully prepared, there was no possibility of defeat in the Liao war.
As for being like this just because of one messenger?
"In this case, let's report it to the officials."
Wang Anshi also knew that he was making a fuss out of a molehill. But he thought that it was right to be cautious. Even if it was a false alarm, it would be much better than being caught off guard.
The new cabinet has not had any major conflicts with foreign countries since it took office. This is the first time for the new cabinet. He does not want to end up with a reputation that is not as good as that of the previous cabinet.
He also knows that with the current strength of the country, he is not afraid of the Northern Liao Dynasty, but there is a difference between initiative and passivity. Public opinion is not based on results. Even simple affairs, the court and the market can be magnified infinitely, and interact with the cabinet.
Wise people connect together.
"Since there is no reason, just wait for the envoy to arrive. Just do whatever you want, it's not a big deal. If it's more serious, it's just a fight. The army of the country and the dynasty haven't fought in a few years..."
How could the officials argue like this?
"Officials and veterans also thought that nothing happened, but the court was not ready yet. If the incident happened suddenly, the court would inevitably be caught off guard."
Is it possible that Wang Anshi is still a person who pursues perfection? No, there is no sign of pursuing perfection at all in the changes he led.
"Prime Minister, it is impossible for everything to be perfect. Emergency is the best way to test."
"Since the new cabinet, the only foreign war the country has had was when the four princes went to sea and ended in defeat. The veteran is worried that if a war breaks out with the Northern Liao Dynasty, the characteristics of the Northern Liao cavalry will inevitably make the court passive in the early stages of the war."
"The confidence that our country has built up in the past few years is actually not firm. The veteran is worried that a defeat at sea and another disadvantage in a land battle will cause the confidence that has been built up for many years to collapse."
"Although the veteran is not in the military, he still knows that when the army fights, the soldier's belief in victory is the root of morale. In the officialdom, the veteran is worried about the consequences!"
To put it bluntly, Wang Anshi didn't want people to think that he was inferior to Fu Bi, nor did he want people to think that this cabinet was inferior to the previous one. His temper was really aggressive.
Of course, what Wang Anshi is thinking is not completely impossible. However, Zhao Xi believes that the probability of it happening is very low. Strictly speaking, the new army is based on his own opinions. No one can compare to him in terms of soldiers.
know it better.
Although the soldiers may have changed several batches, the inheritance that Zhao Xi emphasized from the old guard camp has been imprinted on the hearts of the soldiers in the old guard camp. And now, almost all the middle and upper-level generals are from the old guard camp.
those soldiers.
"The concerns of the Prime Minister are not completely unreasonable. I deeply believe that they are. However, since the court cannot find the root cause, why not wait until the envoys arrive and clarify the purpose before making further calculations?"
"I believe that with the current scale of the country's orbital network, the speed of mobilizing troops should be enough to cope with unexpected events."
If he didn't agree with Wang Anshi's point of view, there was no need for Zhao Xi to argue. After all, he was a prime minister who cared about the country and the people, although he had some flaws. Zhao Xi still consoled him.
He was making insinuations along the way to pick up the envoy, but he failed to find out the purpose of sending the envoy to Bei Liao...
"Xiao Yi, the envoy of the Liao Kingdom, came to see His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty..."
What followed was a bunch of nonsense. The process of meeting envoys was originally composed of nonsense. Zhao Xi didn't think about changing anything, it was just like that.
We have already arrived at the Qinzheng Hall, and we should have a result on what the Liao envoy wants to do.
"I would like to report to His Majesty the Song Dynasty that the foreign envoy is here under the entrustment of His Majesty the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty. I would like to ask the Song Dynasty: What is the purpose of your Song merchants constantly beguiling Dingkou of Nanjing Road to move south?"
I don't know if it's because the entire Bei Liao still doesn't understand the situation, or it's because of the envoy himself, but even now, he still speaks in this tone.
"Prime Minister, tell him."
"Going back to the official house, according to the Hedong armistice agreement, the Northern Liao Dynasty cannot stop the Han people from moving south."
Wang Anshi was relieved at this time, and disdain and toughness became the main tone.
"Your Majesty the Song Dynasty, the foreign envoys heard that the Song Dynasty does not allow the buying and selling of Dingkou, and there is no slave contract. But is this so? Why are we, the people of Nanjing Road in Daliao, being sold as slaves?"
"Oh, Lu Qing, you are in charge of the city affairs. Please tell the envoy."
Zhao Xi really wanted to say: It's none of your business. However, the effect should be about the same.
"Returning to the official residence, the imperial decree regarding slave sales or contracts is aimed at the people of the Song Dynasty. After foreigners enter our dynasty, they must have three years before they can enjoy the treatment of the people of the Song Dynasty."
Zhao Xi didn't hear a word from the ensuing argument. What did he think was going on...