Luo Shichang and several Xixia envoys came in. When they saw Zhao Hong smiling on the chair, they all bowed and saluted.
Wearing a green shirt with a round collar, he has a calm and upright demeanor, without any pretense of being superior, showing the atmosphere of a superior country.
This is where destiny belongs, and this is the true emperor of the Central Plains!
"Dear envoys, you have been waiting for a long time. Please take a seat."
The internal situation in Mongolia has been decided. Ogedai became the Mongolian Khan and wanted to use troops against Xixia. And when Luo Shichang and others came, were they here to bring in reinforcements?
Luo Shichang coughed lightly and knelt down on the ground with Li Zhonge, kowtowing in salute.
"The envoys of Daxia Kingdom, Luo Shichang, Li Zhonge, and Zhang Gongfu, have met the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!"
From now on, there will be no Daxia Kingdom in the world.
"Your honorable envoys, there is no need to perform this great ceremony. Everyone, please get up!"
Zhao Hong was slightly startled, then raised his hand to signal with a gentle expression.
The reason why I choose the Imperial Study Room to entertain guests is that I want to be relaxed and natural. Several Xixia ministers knelt down to pay homage, and their attitude was so respectful, which was beyond his expectation.
I don’t know what Li Weiming said when he met them. Why do we need to do this great gift?
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Luo Shichang and the others thanked them, got up, and sat down on the chairs nearby, feeling a little more reassured.
The Emperor of the Song Dynasty received them in a private place like the Imperial Study Room, which shows his closeness to them.
The Song Dynasty was a state of etiquette, and the Emperor of Song Dynasty was indeed polite and approachable. Unlike those Mongolian kings and nobles, all of them were intimidating, intimidating, deceitful, and had no integrity or etiquette at all.
In the royal study, the bookshelves, desks and even the floor are filled with books, so it is very aptly called a study. Zhao Hong sat there, gentle and calm, but firm-willed. He seemed to have a majesty overlooking everything, becoming the center of the entire house.
The two maps on the wall were eye-catching, one was a map of China and the other was a map of the world. Luo Shichang and the others couldn't help but take a few more glances, secretly dazed. I had hoped that Li Weiming could allow Emperor Song to preserve Daxia, but now my heart suddenly dropped.
Map of China! world map!
The Emperor of the Song Dynasty was so far-sighted and ambitious that he wanted to compete with God. Can the dilapidated Xixia with two cities still survive alone?
"Dear envoys, please relax. This imperial study is no worse than the imperial study in Lin'an Palace. Only the most distinguished guests are received here."
Zhao Hong laughed, and the three of them, Luo Shichang, woke up from a dream and looked back from the map.
The most distinguished guest!
With the words of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, everything is easier to talk about.
"Your Majesty, the overall situation of the grassland has been decided. The Tatar army is afraid of going south to invade Xia. I wonder if your Majesty can continue to do the same righteous deeds as you did three years ago to ensure the continuity of our country in Daxia?"
Several people looked at each other, and Zhang Gongfu was the first to speak in a nervous mood.
Perhaps Princess Li Weiming of Anguo has reached an agreement with the Emperor of Song Dynasty and can be lenient with Daxia Net.
"Your Majesty has shown great kindness to me, Da Xia, and the people of Da Xia will remember it in their hearts. Your Majesty is so righteous, please send troops to save Xia. The people of Xia are grateful for the kindness of the Emperor of Song Dynasty and will never forget it!"
Luo Shichang followed and bowed respectfully.
Can the wise, half-human and half-god Emperor of the Song Dynasty turn the tide and save Daxia from the fire and water like he did three years ago?
Can he perform righteous deeds like he did three years ago?
Zhao Hong was startled secretly, but his face remained calm.
He might be able to rescue Xixia again, but does he have to do it?
In Hexi, Lintao Road, and Huaidong, it may not be long before the Song Dynasty frontier fortresses will face several attacks from the Mongolian army. By then, he might really be at a loss for what to do.
"Ms. Luo, send troops to rescue Xia. Have you discussed this matter with the princess?"
Zhao Hong suddenly asked, Luo Shichang smiled in apology, and Zhao Hong understood a little bit.
Luo Shichang would not lie. If his prediction was correct, Li Weiming had already met with Luo Shichang and several others, and reached a private consensus that he should send troops to rescue Xia and continue to maintain the status quo of Xixia.
Li Weiming was just a concubine in the harem, how could she be so privately involved in politics?
Does he need Li Weiming's consent to make any decision?
Zhao Hong frowned slightly and said nothing. Xue Ji observed his words and coughed lightly.
"Your Majesty, three years ago we, the Song Dynasty, came to the aid of Xia. Our soldiers suffered heavy casualties, our frontier troops were severely weakened, and there was widespread opposition from both the government and the public. We, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, suffered all kinds of criticism. This kind of embarrassment cannot happen again."
The emperor had a strong personality and was always outspoken. Today he frowned slightly, as if he was hesitant or even reluctant to send troops to Xixia.
"Your Majesty, the Tatar cavalry are all over the world, and those who stand in their way are invincible. If we were to fight the Tatar army in the field, we in the Song Dynasty would not know how many soldiers would be killed or injured, how much food would be spent, and whether we could repel the Tatars. In the Song Dynasty, we do not know whether we can repel the Tatars. There are many people who are opposed to sending troops. Your Majesty, please stop talking and stop here!"
Xuan Zhen, Minister of the Ministry of War, followed closely.
He had been with Xue Ji and Zhao Hong for a long time, and his tone of voice was abused a lot, and he also knew Zhao Hong's temper. Looking at the situation today, it is obvious that the emperor is unwilling to send troops again.
In other words, the emperor was unwilling to send troops in vain.
The land of Xingling was ravaged and a complete mess. If the Song army went north for reinforcements, they would have to support themselves with money and food, and the soldiers' desire to fight would certainly not be strong.
"Your Majesty, is there really no room for discussion?"
Luo Shichang ignored Song Chen's refusal and pleaded with Zhao Hong.
Zhao Hong Jinguo said that as long as he agrees to reinforce Daxia, I believe other ministers will not be able to stop him.
"Xiangong Luo, you guys, I still said what I said four years ago. The land of Xingling is in dilapidated condition, so it is better to abandon it. If Emperor Xia is willing, he can take Xingling Xia people south, and I will properly resettle Emperor Xia and Xia Emperor in the Song Dynasty. The people will not let each other down!"
Zhao Hong spoke, which immediately made Luo Shichang and others feel cold.
It seemed that Li Weiming had not reached an agreement with Emperor Song, and Emperor Song was unwilling to send troops to rescue Xia again.
All the Song ministers in the study felt at ease. The emperor finally became cold-blooded and no longer acted like a woman.
Noticing the gloomy faces of Luo Shichang and others, Zhao Hong broke the silence in the room.
"Xue Xue, Luo Xianggong and the others are my distinguished guests. They finally came to Jinling. You have someone accompany Luo Xianggong and the others to visit Jinling City. You can go down and make arrangements. There will be a banquet in the Humble Administrator's Garden tonight. I want to treat some Daxia envoys well."
Xixia exists in name only, and Zhao Hong no longer intends to waste words on this matter. As for Li Weiming, just give him some comfort.
The harem was not allowed to interfere in politics, and neither Zhou Xiuniang nor Li Weiming were exceptions.
For example, when Zhou An was killed, Zhou Xiuniang did not ask Zhao Hong to send troops. One was to understand the general situation, and the other was not to interfere in politics.
"Your Majesty, put it down. I will make sure that Mr. Luo and others make this trip worthwhile!"
Xue Ji understood the idea and quickly listened to the order.
Zhao Hong seemed to be about to end the conversation. Luo Shichang and others looked at each other, and Luo Shichang had to speak.
"Your Majesty, I have something important to report!"
There is no choice but once he opens his mouth, there will be no Daxia Kingdom in the world.
"Ms. Luo, if you have anything to say, speak directly. I am all ears."
Zhao Hong looked friendly and winked at Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen.
If Luo Shichang still rescued Xixia, he would never agree. When the whole country of Xixia moved south, he would definitely make arrangements for it.
In the eyes of Luo Shichang and others, as well as the monarchs and ministers of Xixia, Zhongxing Mansion and Lingzhou were their roots, and they were nothing in his eyes.
"Ms. Luo, if you have something to say, we'll talk about it later. You guys have finally come to Jinling City. I'll take you around for a while, appreciate the grand scenery of the south of the Yangtze River, enjoy poetry and wine while you're young, and relax!"
"Go boating on the Qinhuai River, escape the summer heat on Zhongshan Mountain, enjoy Songjiang sea bass, fragrant Japonica steamed goose, and Jinling fine wine. You can rest assured that with my company, your trip will be worthwhile!"
Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen said one after another with unusual enthusiasm.
In the face of major events, the emperor became more and more ruthless.
"I'm afraid I don't have the heart to appreciate the magnificent scenery of Jinling and the delicious food."
Li Zhong'e smiled bitterly. The Mongolian army could move south at any time, and he was full of romance, poetry and wine while enjoying his youth.
Several people looked at each other with bitterness in their eyes. Zhang Gongfu forced a smile towards Zhao Hong.
"Your Majesty, Emperor Xia has something important, and Mr. Luo needs to report it to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty."
Zhao Hong was stunned and nodded slightly. Xue Ji and Xuan Zhen looked at each other and stepped aside.
Emperor Xia has something important, I wonder what it is?
"Your Majesty, we have come under the decree of the Emperor of Xia. We have submitted to the Emperor of Song the map of the various states in Daxia. Daxia is willing to surrender to the Song Dynasty. Please allow the Emperor of Song to treat us kindly to our people of Daxia!"
Luo Shichang said in a harsh voice, feeling sad in his heart.
Now that you have decided to surrender, there is no need to be secretive. Based on his understanding of Zhao Hong, the lower his attitude is, the better he will be treated.
Moreover, that map of China clearly included Xixia and the entire Western Region. There is no need to elaborate on the ambitions of the Song Emperor.
"Your Majesty, are you saying that Daxia is willing to submit to me, the Song Dynasty, and be the land of Song Dynasty?"
Zhao Hong's heart skipped a beat, and before he could speak, Xue Ji, the white-haired Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty beside him, asked in a trembling voice.
The emperor often worked in Jinling, and these ministers who participated in political affairs had to often go north to serve the emperor.
Like this time when the envoys from the Three Kingdoms of Meng, Jin and Xia came, almost all of them, the ruling ministers, were present.
"Your Majesty, please do not speak nonsense in front of His Majesty!"
Wei Liaoweng was also secretly surprised and said seriously.
Xixia actually surrendered to the Song Dynasty, which was really beyond his expectation.
If this is the case, then the map of China on the wall and the Xixia area will be merged into the territory of the Song Dynasty again.
"Mr. Xia, please think about it before we talk. I, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, am here and this matter is no longer a trivial matter."
Xuan Zhen, Minister of the Ministry of War, looked solemn and said solemnly.
Xixia was under the rule of the Song Dynasty. Could it be that he heard it wrong?
Zhao Hong was secretly surprised, with a calm expression on his face, and cast his eyes on Li Zhonge and the others.
Thinking of Li Weiming's plea, Zhao Hong suddenly became enlightened.
It seems true that Xixia surrendered to the Song Dynasty!
The officials of the Song Dynasty in the imperial study all opened their eyes and looked at Luo Shichang.
"Emperor of the Song Dynasty, I, Daxia, are willing to submit to the Song Dynasty and submit to the Emperor of Song. From now on, there will be no Daxia in the world, only the Song Dynasty. Lord Xia is willing to be a minister of the Song Dynasty forever and never rebel. This is the kingdom of surrender and my lord. Book, please read it to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!"
Li Zhong'e continued, his face solemn and solemn, and the three of them knelt on the ground and presented the album and text one after another.
Now that the deal is done and you have made up your mind to submit to the Song Dynasty, don't be hesitant and just be happy.
Dong Songchen stepped forward to take it and presented it to Zhao Hong. Zhao Hong looked at it and handed it to Xue Ji.
The red tape here gave him a headache. Let these civil servants consider it carefully.
The Song Dynasty accepted Xixia, and the entire northwest defense line could be integrated.
As for the Mongolian army, they will have to face it sooner or later, and it doesn't hurt to do it a year and a half early.
Zhao Hong lowered his head and said nothing, Xue Ji's fingers trembled slightly, and Xuan Zhen and others looked carefully.
If Xixia comes to vote, the emperor may have already been tempted.
"Your Majesty, this is indeed the case. It seems that Emperor Xia is sincere and wants to surrender to me, the Song Dynasty."
Xue Ji, Wang Gang, and Xuan Zeng read the pictures and murmured a few words in a low voice before Xue Ji solemnly stated the matter.
The emperor worked hard to govern and organize his military equipment. In five years, he was about to bring Xixia under the rule of the Song Dynasty?
This is a feat that no king of the Song Dynasty has accomplished. Even their ministers will probably be remembered in history!
Everyone had different thoughts and could switch easily. They all looked at the Emperor of the Song Dynasty who was sitting on the chair.
