In the spring of the fourth year of Qianding in Xixia, the capital of Xixia was Zhongxing Mansion.
Zhongxing Prefecture controls Heshuo in the north and Qingliang in the south. It controls the upper reaches of the roads and controls the key points of the western frontier. It is isolated by the desert in the west by Helan Mountain and has natural dangers in the Yellow River in the east. Its geographical situation is superior, and the surrounding areas have developed agriculture and animal husbandry, making it a uniquely fertile land. land.
After 187 years since the founding of Xixia, and through the miraculous manipulations of several subsequent kings, Xixia's national power was exhausted, people's livelihood was in decline, and the people were in dire straits, and it was on the verge of national subjugation.
The Western Xia kings acted haphazardly, which led to the lack of national power in Xixia, and also made the Mongolian dignitaries realize that the destruction of Xia was just a matter of time.
In order to conquer Xixia, the Mongolian army sent troops to attack Xia five times. The Xia people could not resist it and asked Jin for help. The emperor of Jin believed that "it is a blessing for our country if our enemies attack each other" and sat idly by without help. Xixia was forced to ask for peace from the Mongolian women. From then on, Xixia pursued the policy of surrendering to Mongolia and attacking the Jin Dynasty. Xixia invaded the border states and counties of the Jin Dynasty from time to time to retaliate. The Xia soldiers continued to harass, and Jin had to fight back.
Xixia became vassal to Mongolia but did not escape the disaster of war. Mongolia often recruited Xia soldiers to accompany the army to assist in battles. Xixia was not only controlled by Mongolia, but also repeatedly defeated by the Jin army, which led to the destruction of domestic production and lack of state supplies. Both sides attack each other and each has his own victory or defeat. Jin and Xia invaded each other and both suffered losses. Mongolia sat on the mountain and watched the tigers fight, reaping the benefits of the fishermen.
Due to repeated military disasters and natural disasters, coupled with the wanton oppression and bullying of Mongolia, the people of Xixia were in dire straits. Due to drought in Xing and Ling lands, there were even tragic scenes of starving people cannibalizing themselves.
Li Zunxu was forced to abdicate and his son Li Dewang came to the throne. It happened that Wanyan Shouxu, the new emperor of the Jin people, came to power, and Xia and Jin negotiated peace and became a kingdom of brothers, but it was too late. During the Xia and Jin years, they attacked each other and their vitality was severely damaged. The Mongolian army attacked, and the Jin Kingdom was trapped in Shaanxi and Henan. Xixia was already dying and dying.
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On the Lantern Festival, above the main hall, Emperor Li Dewang of the Western Xia Dynasty sat on the throne, frowning. All the ministers in the palace were frowning and trembling, and there was no festive atmosphere at all.
In early March of last year, Mongolian Genghis Khan sent his minister Boltu to the Xia Kingdom to question him because Dewang failed to send his hostage as promised. Xixia ministers urged Li Dewang to sue for peace and plead guilty to Mongolia. Li Dewang resisted all opinions and still did not send a hostage and sent back the Mongolian envoys perfunctorily. Rectify the state affairs and unite with the Jin Dynasty to fight against Mongolia.
Unexpectedly, at this time, the Mongolian troops were hoarding heavily on the northern border of Xixia, and they seemed to be about to send troops to Xixia at any time.
The Mongolian envoy entered the palace and was at the forefront of the ministers. He was arrogant and had the air of a great nation who was launching an army to punish the perpetrators.
"Emperor Tang Wuti, before the Western Expedition, you once said that you were willing to lead the Xia people to join my Mongol army in the Western Expedition, and that you were willing to be my Khan's right-hand man. Since you made a promise, why didn't you fulfill your promise? Instead of sending troops to join the expedition, you used Harsh words are sarcastic and sarcastic. Emperor Tang Wuti, is this what you said?"
The bald Mongolian ambassador with pigtails pointed at the Xixia Emperor Li Dewang on the throne and sternly questioned him.
Boltu, brother-in-law of Mongolian Khan Temujin, a famous Mongolian warrior, brave and good at fighting.
Of course, being invincible has also developed an arrogant, domineering and arrogant temperament.
"Your Majesty, ahem, I didn't say this. Did you hear it wrong?"
Li Dewang's face turned pale, and he patiently explained while coughing.
In front of the Mongolian envoys, he did not even dare to call himself "I".
"Emperor Tang Wuti, do you dare to do it or not? Are you still a man?"
Bu Tu didn't appreciate it and scolded him coldly.
Tangwuti is the Mongolian name for Xixia. Butu's accusation against Li Dewang was full of contempt and insult.
Bu Tu was so domineering that many of the generals and ministers in the palace suddenly changed their colors.
Although Xixia was founded by Dangxiang people, more than half of the country was Han Chinese and was deeply influenced by Confucian culture. From the beginning of Li Jiqian to the end of the Western Xia Dynasty, emperors of all dynasties studied and imitated the Han system. For example, during Li Jiqian's time, he "hiddenly set up middle-ranking officials with completely different bodies from the Qiang people, and led Confucian scholars to gradually adopt the Chinese style"; during Li Deming's time, "big chariots, chariots, and carriages, and thin ritual guards were just like the Chinese system"; even the officials who governed the country were mediocre. The Supreme Emperor Li Zunxu ranked first among the imperial examinations. He was well versed in calligraphy and skilled in official seal script. He was also an out-and-out literary master.
The Xixia Dangxiang royal family worshiped Confucius and admired Han culture for generations. Therefore, they were deeply influenced by the Chinese debate and also abided by "benevolence, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom, and trustworthiness", etiquette, justice, and integrity. Now, when the Mongolian envoy humiliated the Xixia Emperor in the palace, minister Asha immediately shouted angrily.
"Botu, listen carefully, I, Asha, dare not say these things. What do you want?"
The emperor humiliated and his ministers died, and they were too powerful to surrender, let alone the Tatars who invaded Xia several times and tortured countless Xixia people.
"Bu Tu, so what if we talk about it? How many people have you killed in Daxia, and how many soldiers have died in Daxia? Do you think that the soldiers and civilians in Daxia are all fools?"
Another Xixia clan member and important minister Wei Mingling shouted angrily.
To follow the Mongolian army is to die, and if you don't agree, you will never escape. Why do you have to suffer such humiliation?
"Your Excellency Wei Ming, you are just a defeated general of my army. Don't seek death yourself!"
Seeing that it was Lord Wei Ming, Bitu ridiculed him without caring about the other person's face.
Although Duke Weiming was a good general in Western Xia, he was captured by Genghis Khan when he was guarding the Keyi Gate at the border a few years ago. Therefore, Bo Tu said that he was a defeated general, which was true.
"Bo Tu, victory or defeat is a common thing for a military officer. Have you never been defeated? I, Lord Wei Ming, am a party man. How can I let you, a Tatar, insult me at will?"
Weiming Linggong became angry and his voice became much louder.
"Your Majesty is right! You have attacked my country, Daxia, over and over again. You are so ambitious and yet you are still pretending to be a good guy here! Get out of here!"
Ah Sha dared not follow Wei Ming Ling Gong, he pointed his finger and said angrily.
Genghis Khan attacked Xixia five times, and millions of Xixia people died in the war. Under coercion, hundreds of thousands of Xixia young people were consumed. If you don't fight, you will die. If you fight, there may be a chance of survival.
In this case, why should he endure Niang?
"Asha, don't you dare? Wei Mingling, you all stand down. I will know for myself. You don't need to say anything."
Li Dewang was frightened, and he quickly scolded Asha for not saying anything. He turned his head and faced the bald man with a flattering smile on his face.
"Your Majesty, please be patient and don't listen to their nonsense. I have asked someone to prepare a banquet. Let's talk while eating."
At this time, it is better to minimize the big issues as much as possible. The Tatar envoy will be arrogant for a while, bribe heavily with money, and eat and drink well. When he leaves, he will definitely be happy.
"Did you say that? Do you know the consequences?"
Bo Tu ignored Li Dewang and said coldly, his eyes ferocious.
He didn't know that Genghis Khan's injury was already serious. With his character, he was eager for the Xixia monarchs and ministers to take the initiative to fight, so that he could burn, kill, loot, and destroy Xixia in one fell swoop.
"Botu, listen carefully, go back and tell Genghis Khan that we have Helan Mountain as our camp in Daxia, and Zhongxing Prefecture and Xiliang Prefecture, which are rich in gold, silver, satin, wealth, and camels in the rear. We want to fight. , please do as you wish, I, Asha, dare not wait at Helan Mountain!"
Asha dared not to turn red and shouted angrily.
"I would rather die standing than live on my knees. Bitu, get back quickly, or be careful with my knife!"
Another general yelled angrily.
"Tatars, go back!"
"Get out! Get out of our Daxia!"
Several Xixia officials were filled with indignation and angrily scolded the Mongolian envoys.
The Lord humiliates his ministers to death. It is unbearable for the Mongol envoys to humiliate the Emperor of Daxia in the palace. If they hadn't been in the main hall, they would have killed Boutuge on the spot.
The Xixia courtiers were so angry that Li Dewang was frightened and complained secretly. He could not do anything except coughing.
Asha dares you to say this, isn't he declaring war on the Mongols?
Xixia was founded for nearly two hundred years. Apart from having a certain amount of military strength, it mainly used the Liao, Jin, and Song to fight against each other. Sometimes they joined forces to attack each other, sometimes they joined forces to attack each other, or they surrendered to both sides. If you can fight, then fight, if you can't, then make peace. Only in this way can we maintain it.
In today's situation, he couldn't blame Asa for daring to disobey these war-fighting generals. Everyone knows that the Mongols are so ambitious that they will not give up until they destroy Xixia. If he was begging for mercy from the Mongols, who of the Xixia soldiers would still have the heart to fight decisively? How could they fight this battle?
"It's useless to say more. Emperor Tang Wuti and you all have washed their necks and are waiting to be slaughtered."
Bitu turned around and strode away.
He had successfully aroused the anger of the Xixia officials, and that was enough.
"Go away! You bastard!"
"Go back! You are worse than a beast!"
Among the ministers in the palace, the generals cursed loudly, and many ministers frowned, each with their own thoughts.
If you don't fight, you will be dragged to death by Genghis Khan, and if you compromise, you will just linger; if you fight, you may destroy the country and your species, and there will be no more Xixia in the world. This is the dilemma of Xixia. Everyone knows it, but no one has a proper solution.
"Wait to die!"
Bitu's face was ashen, and he strode out of the hall without looking back.
These Tangwuti people are stubborn, stupid, and self-righteous. It is difficult to make them surrender without killing them.
