Beiliang, Luoyang, one of the six ancient capitals.
By the Luoshui River, the water is gurgling.
Beiliang is the only country among the five countries in the Central Plains that has both cultural, economic and military strength.
The national destiny lasted for more than three hundred years.
It will be decades longer than the current strongest Dayu!
The envoy of Zhao Ding and his entourage was still on the way, but the letter of credence written by Zhao Chongyuan to Emperor Liang Xiao Daocheng had been rushed to Luoyang, the capital of Beiliang, through the inn.
If it were placed in the past, it might not cause much of a sensation.
But now the Nanchen Dynasty rebelled, the seven princes of Northern Liang failed in their rebellion, nearly a hundred civil and military officials were eliminated from the Northern Liang court system, and the whole family was sent back to Dayu with good food and drink.
The atmosphere in the entire Beiliang Chaotang seemed strange.
At this moment, in Beiliang Palace, Changchun Hall.
In the splendid hall, hundreds of civil and military officials stood respectfully, and the atmosphere was exceptionally quiet.
Only the occasional cough could be heard in the hall from time to time.
After the Kowloon steps, above the Golden Tower.
The old Emperor Xiao Daocheng of Beiliang, like an old warrior sleeping soundly, was lying on his side on the dragon chair. His black dragon robe hung down from the dragon chair. Beside him were two beautiful palace maids, serving him carefully. With.
But even so, there were still bursts of rapid coughing from time to time, coupled with the appearance of an old man with white hair and beard.
Everyone has the feeling that they may die at any time.
But even so, all the Beiliang officials present did not dare to take a breath or even glance at him.
Because the blood in Ziluo Palace hasn't dried yet.
Beside Xiao Daocheng, an old eunuch who was also very old and had white hair and beard was holding a memorial, leaning over Xiao Daocheng's ear to read the contents of the memorial in a low voice.
Listen to the old eunuch reading the contents of the memorial.
The smile on Xiao Daocheng's old face became more and more obvious.
"Haha...cough cough...haha...cough cough...ha."
At the end, he burst out laughing in front of Manchao Wenwu.
It was heard that all the civil and military officials in the court looked at each other in shock and did not dare to say a word.
Xiao Daocheng grabbed the delicate maid next to him, and squeezed the maid's delicate face with his palms full of age spots, but like an old lion, he suddenly sat up from the throne and looked at The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty below revealed a ray of light in their cloudy eyes, and also carried a pressure that had been accumulated over a long period of time.
Under such circumstances, the civil and military officials in Manchu Dynasty were so frightened that they did not even dare to look up.
The atmosphere was also terrifyingly stagnant.
You can hear the needle drop!
"Don't speak, why don't you speak? Why are there still people among you who are interested in Dayu? Come forward and show me. Let me see those people eating the royal food of my country and doing things that betray my country. .”
Xiao Daocheng's voice was extremely hoarse, with an air of twilight that could not be concealed, but within this twilight, it was filled with unparalleled majesty.
He has been in charge of the Yu court for fifty years. In terms of length of reign, he is the longest among the surrounding countries.
Especially after he violently killed the seventh prince Xiao Jingxuan for his rebellion and gave him a glass of poisonous wine, his power reached its peak.
At this moment, Xiao Daocheng opened his mouth.
The civil and military ministers present did not dare to say a word.
Everyone looked left and right with wary eyes.
It seems that no one in this court can reassure them enough.
Everyone is in danger!
"Xiyuan...cough cough cough..."
Xiao Daocheng took out the handkerchief from his body, covered his mouth and coughed twice.
The maid beside her quickly tried to pat Xiao Daocheng's back, but Xiao Daocheng opened it. She was so frightened that she quickly stood up and knelt on the ground, not daring to raise her head.
But Xiao Daocheng didn't even look at him.
He just raised his head and looked at the old man with the same white beard and hair who had walked out from the civil and military queue below. He said in a hoarse voice: "Find some people to make arrangements. Zhao Qian's delegation is already on the way. It should be there soon." We are coming to Luoyang.
You should be responsible for receiving this matter. "
Although the voice was calm, extremely hoarse and old, when it fell in the empty and lonely Changchun Palace, it was no less powerful than thunder on the ground!
For a moment, the eyes of all the civil and military officials in the court couldn't help but look at Xiao Daocheng who was standing on top of the golden tower. Their eyes were full of passion, surprise, and a sense of joy of surviving the disaster.
This was especially true after the seventh prince was given poisoned wine, several other princes were placed under house arrest, and nearly a hundred officials and their families were sent back to Dayu.
Even the old man whom Xiao Daocheng called Xiyuan looked at Xiao Daocheng with a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Zhao Qian's people agreed?"
When Xiao Daocheng heard this, a rare smile appeared on his old face. He took the certificate of credence that looked like a memorial from the old eunuch's hand, held it high in his hand, looked down, and said: "This is written by King Zhao Qian himself. Letter of credence, they not only agreed to my marriage in Daliang, but also sent a mission from Yingtian and will arrive in Daliang in the near future.
And to show his sincerity, Emperor Qian also opened restrictions on our horse trading! "
As soon as these words came out, the whole palace was shocked.
In the entire Beiliang court, the faces of all civil and military officials showed shock, and even a hint of disbelief.
There are five countries in the Central Plains, and the four countries border Mobei.
Only their Beiliang and Mobei have no border.
Although because they do not border Mobei, they have not suffered from the intrusion of foreign tribes from Mobei southward in winter since ancient times, but it has also made them in Beiliang since ancient times far inferior to the surrounding countries in terms of high-quality horse resources.
Only by being unique in infantry and iron smelting can we have a foothold.
But even so, it can only protect itself.
Unable to expand externally.
Now Daqian has actually opened up trade restrictions on war horses to them. This is really true.
After reacting, all the civil and military officials looked happy and congratulated Xiao Daocheng in unison: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, God bless me!"
During the Nanchen Rebellion, the Yuan clan was not wiped out. If they were to be said to be the most panicked, it was their Beiliang clan that was naturally the most panicked.
Spring River Plumbing Duck Prophet.
The closer I get to Dayu, the more I understand the ambitions of this generation of Dayu kings.
Leading the Nanchen rebellion was only the first step. The second step was to annex their Northern Liang, but it was a pity that they failed.
But now once you have a war horse, with Beiliang's advantages in iron smelting and armor casting, you can create a powerful cavalry in a short time!
In this way, they are completely able to protect themselves.
But surprise was a surprise. After calming down, the Beiliang courtiers quickly discovered something was wrong.
Next to the old man named Xiyuan, a middle-aged man's eyes moved slightly, he stepped forward and bowed and asked: "Your Majesty, why is Emperor Qian so generous? Is there some fraud involved?"
This is not only his doubt, but also the doubt of other ministers in the entire Beiliang Court.
After all, as far as they knew, Wen Ziheng only requested to open a mutual trade with Daqian and did not ask for the wood extensions that Nanchen urgently needed. Wood such as fir that was suitable for arrows was made difficult by Daqian in many ways.
But now Daqian not only agreed to their request for marriage in Beiliang, but also opened the restrictions on the war horse trade that Beiliang had coveted for a long time.
How could such a good thing happen in this world?
The more they saw so many benefits, the more doubtful everyone became.
There is no free lunch in the world. If there is, then the price must have been set.
Just waiting for you to take the bait.
Seeing this, a rather gloomy smile appeared on Xiao Daocheng's old face. He looked at the courtiers below and said, "The reason why Zhao Chongyuan agreed to the marriage and opened up the war horse trade to me, Daliang, is because they want my Daliang." The art of smelting, and the unmatched infantry battle method of my beam."
"this……"
"Your Majesty, you must not do this. You must not agree to this."
"Your Majesty, the Zhao Qian royal family is very ambitious, especially the contemporary Emperor Qian, who is even more ambitious. You must not agree to them."
As soon as these words came out, the civil and military officials in the court were shocked, and everyone looked at Xiao Daocheng with horrified expressions.
The old man who spoke before, whom Xiao Daocheng called Xi Yuan, frowned and said: "Your Majesty, Zhao Qian has been hostile to me in Daliang for many years, and this generation of Emperor Qian Zhao Chongyuan is even more ambitious, and his ambitions are even greater than those of Dayu. That person did not try to make any concessions, and compared with him, the previous Emperor Qian was even more irrelevant.
And now the Ninth Prince Zhao Ding is also an extraordinary person. You and I have seen clearly what Youzhou was like before and what it is like now.
The most important thing is that now Emperor Qian obviously intends to train the ninth prince Zhao Ding.
If the smelting method and the infantry battle method are handed over to Zhao Qian at this time, once Zhao Qian becomes stronger, I am afraid that it will be another big danger for me in Beiliang! "
The smelting method is a secret that he has not taught in Beiliang. It has greatly improved both weapons and the casting of various iron tools.
And Daqian is already extremely powerful, otherwise why would he be able to block Daliang and Nanchen with the power of one country.
Now if Zhao Qian is allowed to obtain his Beiliang smelting method again, I'm afraid another tiger will come out.
"What Mr. Liu said is absolutely true."
"It is okay for Zhao Qian to marry me, Daliang, but I must not hand over my Daliang smelting skills to them. I hope your majesty will be cautious about this matter."
As Liu Xiyuan spoke, another old man standing beside Liu Xiyuan also spoke.
The so-called marriage is just a temporary plan, more of a short-term alliance, not a true collaborative fight. Moreover, there is no eternal friendship between countries, only eternal interests.
They, Daliang, had been at odds with Zhao Qian for many years before, but now under the coercion of Dayu, they had no choice but to marry Zhao Qian.
Now if the core secret is really given, the foundation of the country.
I'm afraid that if I'm not careful, I may be in danger of destruction.
Xiao Daocheng sat quietly on the throne, his old eyes silently scanning all the courtiers present. No one knew what he was thinking, and no one knew what his plans were.
Looking at Xiao Daocheng's eyes, the courtiers who could not even say no gradually became quiet, but at the same time they also realized something.
After looking at each other.
In the end, the old man named Liu Xiyuan looked at Xiao Daocheng and asked, "Your Majesty has made this decision and must have given Your Majesty enough sincerity in this letter of credence.
This old minister dares to ask here, I wonder what the sincerity of Emperor Zhao Chongyuan is? ? "
Exchanges between countries only focus on interests.
They, the ministers of the Northern Liang, understand the importance of the smelting method to their Northern Liang, and Zhao Chongyuan, as the leader of a country, must also understand in his heart.
Otherwise, such a request would not have been made.
Xiao Daocheng laughed and said with emotion: "After all, it is Xiyuan who knows me."
As soon as these words came out, the eyes of everyone present lit up, and they couldn't help but take another look at Xiao Daocheng on the dragon throne.
Then Xiao Daocheng continued: "Yes, although Zhao Chongyuan made such a request, he also gave me Daliang enough sincerity. The person who married me Daliang this time was none other than his ninth prince Zhao Ding. Now The mission has already come to me in Daliang and will arrive in Luoyang soon."
"Ninth Prince Zhao Ding? Didn't he have an engagement with the daughter of Zhao Qian and Xu Tiande? Could it be that Zhao Qian wanted to marry my princess from Daliang back as a concubine?"
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible."
"Yes, the Sixth Princess is His Majesty's favorite princess, and she is also the Queen's legitimate daughter. Anke marries someone else as a concubine. Isn't this intentional to insult me, Daliang?"
Then, Xiao Daocheng's words fell.
Instead of quieting down, the court hall became even more noisy.
How can a princess of one country be someone else’s concubine?
"Your Majesty, this..."
Even Liu Xiyuan couldn't help but frown slightly at this moment.
As Xiao Daocheng's confidant, the Northern Liang Prime Minister, he naturally knows more information, and naturally understands better the status of the Ninth Prince Zhao Ding in Zhao Qian.
Although he is not a prince, he is no less than a prince.
Zhao Chongyuan's ability to send Zhao Dinglai for marriage is naturally a sign of great sincerity.
But if he asked the princess of Daliang to marry him as a concubine, that would be absolutely impossible.
Because this matter is related to the face of a country.
"Who said she is a concubine? How can my daughter marry someone else as a concubine? Naturally she is the main wife."
Xiao Daocheng sneered, but when he spoke, his voice still showed a hoarseness, and continued: "The Emperor Qian has stated this to me in the letter, so you don't need to worry."
As Xiao Daocheng's words fell.
All civil and military officials in the dynasty breathed a sigh of relief.
Even Liu Xiyuan breathed a sigh of relief. After cupping his hands, he frowned and said, "If this is really the case, it is feasible."
After all, according to his information and according to his estimation, the most likely candidate for the birth of the next generation of Emperor Qian is the Ninth Prince Zhao Ding.
If they were to marry the Ninth Prince Zhao Ding at this moment, their princess from Daliang would still be the principal wife. In this way, the alliance would be considered completely solid.
After all, although she is the princess now, once Zhao Ding ascends the throne in the future, she will be the queen!
In this way, the alliance between the two countries will be completely stable!
After thinking for a long time, Liu Xiyuan handed over his hands and said: "Your Majesty, in that case, we might as well give them some high-quality swords and armors. As for the smelting method, we can also give them some of the smelting methods."
In fact, according to their original idea, they were to give away a batch of high-quality armors. As for the smelting method, they could never be taught.
But now that Zhao Chongyuan has given such sincerity and asked the Ninth Prince Zhao Ding to personally send the envoy, then they will naturally have to pay some sincerity.
"But I think Zhao Ding is not that easy to deal with."
At this moment, a middle-aged man with an elegant face suddenly spoke.
This person is none other than Qi Buyu.
Compared with when he was in Youzhou, Qi Buyu was just the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, but now he has become the Minister of the Ministry of Finance.
Completely entering the ranks of the six ministers!
