Facing Li Dewang's direct gaze, Luo Shichang said bravely:
"Your Majesty, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty once told his ministers that if the Tatar army destroys our Great Xia, the Kingdom of Jin and the Kingdom of Song will be their next targets. The Kingdom of Jin is already in danger, and the Kingdom of Song is prepared for a rainy day. I think so."
"Your Majesty, the Emperor of Song Dynasty is a master of poetry. He said that our civilized land of Daxia cannot bear to be killed and exterminated. I think this is a very sincere move by the Emperor of Song Dynasty. Song soldiers may not be effective in field battles, but the skills of defending the city and the skills of mechanisms are probably better. The Song people are still much better."
Luo Shichang and Li Sui said one after another, and Li Dewang hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"King Nanping, Luo Qing, as of now, there is no other way. If you have any ideas, please tell us."
Emperor Song actually had no desires or desires, which was beyond his expectation.
The Song Dynasty had a profound Confucian culture, benevolence, righteousness, morality, loyalty, filial piety and propriety. Is this Song Emperor a saint?
Luo Shichang and Li Sui looked at each other, both feeling relieved.
As long as the emperor orders peace with Song Dynasty, things will be much simpler.
"Your Majesty, for the current plan, we, Daxia, can follow the example of the ancients and form a good relationship with the Song Dynasty between Qin and Jin, so as to confirm the Song Emperor's intention to reinforce Daxia and gain a glimmer of hope for Daxia."
Luo Shichang looked around and played in a low voice.
The Song Emperor had only one concubine, the daughter of a merchant. Princess Wen’s marriage proposal was just right.
"Marriage?"
Li Dewang couldn't help but was stunned again.
He had just ennobled his niece, Li Wei's sister Li Wei, as Princess Anguo, and wanted to marry Genghis Khan and ask him to withdraw from the army. In this case, wouldn't the marriage partner have to be someone from Song Dynasty?
"Your Majesty, Emperor Song is young, handsome, handsome, and talented. He is a good match for Princess Anguo. If Song and Xia get married, Emperor Song will definitely send troops to rescue her. Only then will Daxia have the confidence to compete with the Tatars."
Luo Shichang further advised.
The people of the Song Dynasty governed the country with filial piety. As long as the core was the core, the two parties would become a married country. If Emperor Song didn't send troops to rescue him, he might not be able to tell the world.
"Your Majesty, Genghis Khan is ambitious and aims to destroy our great Xia. Instead of seeking skin from a tiger, it is better to make friends with our close neighbors and get a good help. Your Majesty, you have learned from this!"
Li Sui also tried hard to persuade Li Dewang.
My sister is young, so instead of marrying the brutal and murderous Tatar army, it is better to marry the young and kind Emperor Song and form an in-law marriage. Xixia may be saved by forming a strong neighbor. Perhaps this is the best choice for Xixia.
Not to mention anything else, just from the flourish of the poems, we knew that Emperor Song was extraordinary, and Li Sui felt inexplicably kind to him.
"How old is Emperor Song, and how many concubines does he have in his harem?"
Li Dewang asked subconsciously, feeling a little nervous.
If the Emperor of Song Dynasty had three palaces and six courtyards, and was forty or fifty years old, he would not be able to bring in reinforcements at that time. Wouldn't he be a sheep in vain?
"Your Majesty, the Emperor of Song Dynasty has just turned 20 and has only one concubine in the harem. Princess Anguo is knowledgeable, courteous, talented and beautiful, and is the most beautiful woman in Great Xia. If you go to the Song Dynasty, you will be favored by the Emperor of Song Dynasty. Your Majesty, this may be my first concubine. Xia’s only opportunity, don’t miss it.”
Luo Shichang was convinced by Wan Yanchun and quickly replied.
It can be seen that the emperor is already moved when faced with the only life-saving straw.
"In the history of the Han family, the plan was to make a marriage. Unexpectedly, the person who could save me in Daxia in the end was actually a Song Dynasty person."
Li Dewang shook his head gently, his tone was cold and sad.
With the country so weak, Li Dewang sighed with emotion, while Li Sui and Luo Shichang were speechless.
At a time of life and death, do they have a choice?
"The matter has come to this, and it can only be like this. Luo Qing will make a hard trip and quickly go to the Song Dynasty to form an alliance with the Song people."
Li Dewang nodded and pondered for a moment before making up his mind.
"Draw up a decree to marry Princess Anguo to the Emperor of Song Dynasty as his concubine. Go to the Song Dynasty and make the marriage simple. This will cause trouble to King Nanping and Luo Qing."
No matter whether Song Bing can come in time or not, let's treat the dead horse as a living horse doctor. Perhaps by then, he would no longer be able to see it.
Luo Shichang wrote a few imperial edicts on the side, Li Dewang nodded, and Li Sui took the jade seal and stamped it.
Luo Shichang and Li Sui knelt down together to receive the order and thank them.
"Your Majesty, the peace talks between Xia and Song Dynasty, including the princess's marriage, must not be leaked, lest the Tatar army get the news and intercept the Song army coming to help halfway, and the success will be defeated."
Luo Shichang whispered, Li Dewang nodded and waved his hands tiredly.
"Go ahead. Please take this seriously."
Luo Shichang and Li Sui gently withdrew. Li Dewang looked at the air in front of him in a daze, muttering to himself.
"I hope it's not too late!"
Luo Shichang and the two left the palace, both worried.
"Your Highness, it seems that His Majesty's condition is not optimistic."
Luo Shichang was depressed, frowned, and sighed in a low voice.
He is an expert medical doctor. Judging from Li Dewang's complexion, it is estimated that Li Dewang will not last long.
"The imperial doctor also said that I'm afraid it won't last more than half a year. The situation on the Emperor's side is even worse. I'm afraid it will only last for these two months."
When talking about the condition of his uncle and grandfather, Li Sui was also worried.
Misfortunes never come alone, and blessings never come alone. What is happening to Xixia? Is it true that God is going to destroy me, Daxia?
"Your Highness, when the country is in danger, I am afraid that you will have to shoulder the heavy burden of Daxia in the future."
Luo Shichang's tone was low, filled with helplessness.
Among the children of the Xixia royal family, Li Sui is the only adult prince with outstanding abilities. If something unexpected happens to Emperor Li Dewang, Li Sui is currently the only heir to the throne.
"The Tatar army is at its peak, and Daxia is in danger. I'm afraid my shoulders won't be able to hold them up!"
There was no look of joy on Li Sui's face.
The Mongolian army captured the city and territory, and Xixia was already on the verge of subjugation. Even if Li Sui ascended the throne, who knows how many days he would be the last emperor of Xixia?
"Your Highness, let's do our best for the survival of Daxia. As for the princess, please trouble Your Highness."
Luo Shichang's white beard is trembling, he is old and his heart is not old, but his fighting spirit is high.
Although the Tatars are powerful, they are not invincible. This was the state of mind he felt after having been to the Song Dynasty, entering the Jinling Martial Arts Lecture Hall, and seeing the Empress of Song Dynasty.
The most indispensable thing for a country or a nation is self-confidence.
"Mr. Luo, thank you for your hard work!"
Li Sui said sincerely.
"Don't worry, Mr. Luo, I will take care of the marriage. I hope you will go and come back early to bring reinforcements!"
Luo Shichang had just returned from his travels and had to go to Song Dynasty without stopping.
Fortunately, it was only a few days' journey from Zhongxing Mansion to the Song Dynasty's northwest frontier, so it didn't have to be too hard.
Li Sui looked solemn and bowed solemnly in return.
At this point, Xixia had no choice but to fight to the death.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will fulfill my mission!"
Luo Shichang said solemnly. Thinking of Song Emperor Zhao Hong, he felt inexplicably a little calmer.
This young Emperor of the Song Dynasty was fierce and courageous, giving people inexplicable hope.
Li Sui returned to the palace. As soon as he entered the courtyard, his sister, Princess Li Weiming of Anguo, greeted her.
"Brother, is there any news in the palace?"
Li Weiming is wearing a cross-collar narrow-sleeved gown with plum blossom patterns. He is tall and has black hair in braids hanging down his waist. He is as elegant as a chrysanthemum.
"It's not the same. My uncle is seriously ill in bed, and my grandfather... I'm afraid he doesn't have many days left!"
Li Sui looked sad, but he was thinking about how to explain to his sister.
Both the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor were seriously ill in bed, and the state affairs of Xixia were worrying.
If the younger sister refuses to marry, wouldn't it be like a chicken and a egg?
"Brother, are you worried about the invasion by the Tatar army?"
Li Weiming asked in a low voice. The two brothers and sisters have strong personalities, and neither of them is greedy for life or afraid of death.
"The Tatar army is overwhelming. They burned, killed and looted along the way. Now they have entered Hexi. As the royal family of Daxia, I have no choice. Genghis Khan wants to kill me, Daxia Chaoshi. I only regret that I don't have three heads and six arms to kill the enemy and protect the people."
Li Sui's words made Li Weiming nodded slightly, but his brows were calm.
"Brother, it's the same for me. Right or wrong, success or failure is in vain, but the green mountains are still there, and the sunsets are red a few times. Life is short, and there is really nothing to be afraid of. We can all face the fate of Daxia's country in the future, and the fate of you and my brothers and sisters. Right."
Li Weiming's words made Li Sui feel uncomfortable. My sister, who is only sixteen years old, what kind of outcome will the war bring to her?
"Sister, let me ask you, are you willing to marry Genghis Khan?"
Li Sui looked at his young sister and spoke with difficulty.
Unlike other palace ladies, Li Weiming did not like hunting and playing. Instead, she liked reading and writing. She was a scholar among Song people.
"Genghis Khan killed millions of our soldiers and civilians in Great Xia, burned, killed, and looted. I hated him so much that I wanted to kill him. Why would I want to marry him?"
Li Weiming's thin black eyebrows jumped and frowned.
The country hates the family feud, and asking her to surrender herself to a thief would be more uncomfortable than killing her.
"What would you do if the emperor wanted you to go to the Tatar army to get married?"
Li Sui smiled slightly and continued to ask.
His sister is soft on the outside but strong on the inside, and extremely stubborn, which he doesn't understand yet.
"Then I won't go unless I die and bleed dry!"
Sure enough, Li Weiming blurted out, then grabbed Li Sui's arm and started acting coquettishly.
"Brother, please tell my uncle that I don't want to marry Genghis Khan and ask him to let me go!"
"Okay, okay, brother, do your best. Brother, let me ask again, what if you are asked to marry Emperor Song?"
Li Sui smiled slightly and suddenly changed the topic.
Although my sister is young, she has a very strong character.
"Emperor Song? Is that the Emperor Song who wrote "Tatar Policy" and "So Many Beautiful Lands"?"
Li Weiming couldn't help but be stunned.
Just now he was Genghis Khan, now he is the Song Emperor. Brother, what kind of medicine is sold in this gourd?
"Why, you know him too?"
Li Sui was a little surprised. My sister has been staying in the boudoir, how could she know about the emperor of the Song Dynasty?
"Xianggong Luo brought back several of his books, and also talked about this person with me. Xianggong Luo highly praised him and praised him as one of the most heroic figures in the past and present. When counting romantic figures, we also look at the present. There is still something about this person. Talent!”
In Li Weiming's hands, there was a copy of "Selected Poems of Zhao Hong".
"Emperor Song is only in his early twenties. If I ask you to marry him, make peace with the Song Dynasty, bring reinforcements to the Xia Dynasty, and solve the urgent needs of the Xia Dynasty. Are you willing?"
Li Sui shook his head secretly. Luo Shichang, an old fox, had already thought of marrying Emperor Song, and had already discussed it with his sister in secret.
"Brother, I do!"
Li Weiming's face turned red, and then he nodded solemnly.
When the country is ruined and the family is in ruins, does she, the Xixia royal family, have any choice?
"Then prepare yourself and set off in two days to go to Song Dynasty with Mr. Luo."
Li Sui nodded. It seemed that his sister was not opposed to her marriage to Emperor Song.
"Two days? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Li Weiming couldn't help being surprised.
"The Tatar army is attacking Hexi, and it won't be long before they reach the land of Xingling. I, Daxia, have reached the point of life and death. If we can't bring in reinforcements before summer..."
Li Sui sighed and frowned.
"Brother, stop talking, I will set off as soon as possible to the Song Dynasty!"
Li Weiming interrupted Li Sui's words and said decisively.
"Sister, there is a long road ahead, so take it seriously."
"Brother, don't worry. I will fulfill my mission and move in to rescue the troops!"
Li Sui left, and Li Weiming stood in the yard, dazed.
"I am a melancholy guest in the human world. When I know what happened to you, I burst into tears. I recall my life with the sound of heartbreak..."
As a member of the Xixia royal family, in the troubled autumn, her fate cannot be chosen. Is she going to Song Dynasty now?
What kind of existence is that Song Emperor? Can he send troops to rescue Xia?
