The beautiful land in the south of the Yangtze River, the imperial state of Jinling,
The meandering wind brings green water, and leads to the Zhulou.
It is early winter, and the forests of Zhongshan Mountain are all dyed; the Qinhuai River is calm and the clear stream is rippling; thousands of sails are passing by Bailuzhou, and the river is rushing; the majestic Jinling City is full of Chinese atmosphere, with dragons and tigers sitting on top.
In the imperial study room of the Jinling Lecture Hall, Zhao Hong, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, sat upright. Below him was the envoy from the Eastern Liao Dynasty. The host and guest were chatting happily.
The ones who came to make Ding Ding famous were Yelu Yong'an, the younger brother of Yelu Xuejun, King of Liao, and his mother Yaoli.
The Yao Li family is the actual controller of Liaodong.
The Northern Expedition was completed, and the Han family's hometowns such as Lianghe and Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures returned to the rule of the Song Dynasty, and the Eastern Liao Dynasty was no longer secretive.
"Emperor of the Song Dynasty, the King of Liao is unwell. I and my youngest son are here, please don't take offense at your majesty!"
Mrs. Yao Li saluted Zhao Hong, who turned out to be a middle-aged noble lady who still retained her charm.
"Queen, do you know that the Song Dynasty is ruled by kings, and there is no talk of enfeoffment. If Dongliao falls under the rule of the Song Dynasty, the queen and your descendants will be rich and prosperous for a lifetime, but the country of Dongliao will not be there."
Zhao Hong spoke without any concealment.
Mongolia had a feudal system, but the Song Dynasty was a feudal unified dynasty just like the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties. In the whole world, there was no royal territory, like the four great khanates, which split the land and feudal territories, including Gaochang and Dongliao. As a vassal state, the Song Dynasty did not have this "state within a state" phenomenon.
"Your Majesty, I naturally know. From now on, Liaodong will be the Liaodong of the Song Dynasty. I came to Jinling City with my belongings. I have already fallen in love with this place and do not plan to go back. My youngest son Yelu Yong'an has just turned seventeen. I beg your majesty to have mercy on him and let him go to Jinling Martial Arts Hall to learn some skills and serve your majesty!"
Yao Lishi said softly and respectfully.
Zhao Hong was stunned and laughed.
This is a smart woman who assesses the situation and is far-sighted. No wonder she can always control Liaodong and allow Dongliao to survive in the cracks.
"I am very relieved that the queen has returned from Eastern Liao. I will not treat you badly, nor will I treat you badly. If the queen really likes Jinling, I will give you a house in Jinling, give you money and food every year, and protect your Yelu family." Be prosperous and wealthy, and have no worries for the rest of your life.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live! Long live! Long live!"
Yao Li took his youngest son to his knees, put his head on the ground, and shouted, "Long live the mountain."
This was the purpose of this trip to Song Dynasty, and finally my wish was achieved.
With the thunderous power of the Song Dynasty's border army, if Dongliao were to become enemies with it, the country would probably be destroyed in an instant.
Moreover, the Song Dynasty was so prosperous even though the King of Song Dynasty had troops all over the world. The martial arts skills really shocked and shocked her.
This may be the legendary Chinese character from the Celestial Kingdom.
"Queen, Prince, please get up, there is no need to be formal."
Zhao Hong waited for mother and son to get up, then turned his attention to Yelu Yong'an.
"Yelu Yong'an, do you really want to enter the Jinling Martial Arts Hall?"
In exchange for some money, the territory is returned, soldiers are spared from bloodshed, the country spends money and food, and it can win people's hearts. It is of great benefit both politically and economically.
"Your Majesty, the troops of the King of the Song Dynasty are approaching the city, and they are all elite warriors. I am willing to enter the Jinling Martial Arts Hall, learn all my skills, and share your worries for Your Majesty in the future! However, I want to be admitted to the Martial Arts Hall myself, and I don't want people to say that I am By His Majesty’s gift.”
Yelu Yongan said with a blushing face and glanced at Zhao Hong secretly.
"Very good, you are ambitious! Yelu Yongan, I will give you the surname Zhao. You can call yourself Zhao Yongan in the future. But I will never force you. Whether you choose Yelu Yongan or Zhao Yongan, it is your own right. You only need to Remember, just do more good things for the country and the people, and for the people all over the world."
Zhao Hong nodded appreciatively.
The Khitan people have been deeply Sinicized, and their cultural customs are no different from those of the Han people. Especially the wealthy families such as Yelu Yong'an are all excellent in poetry, lyrics and songs. Yelu Yongan dared to take the martial arts exam himself, which shows his confidence.
However, having said that, even if Yelu Yong'an fails to pass the exam, he will let the Jiangwu Hall be more open in order to win people's hearts.
Yelu Yong'an was still confused, and Yao Lishi took his son and quickly knelt down again.
"I would like to thank Your Majesty for the name!"
This time, the "old body" has become the "concubine", which shows that he is satisfied.
"Zhao Yongan thanks His Majesty for the name!"
Yelu Yong'an also kowtowed repeatedly, fearful and frightened.
From Yelu Yongan to Zhao Yongan, it was not just a change of surname, but a gift from the emperor of the Song Dynasty. With this kind of gift, you will benefit a lot in your future actions.
The mother and son thanked Wan'en and then got up.
"The Queen and the Crown Prince will go back to the posthouse to rest. If you need anything, please contact me directly. As for the King of Liao's illness, I will send an imperial physician north to treat the King of Liao."
Zhao Hong said warmly, Yao Li's mother and son thanked her and stepped back, and Prime Minister Zhen Dexiu sighed.
"This woman is not an ordinary girl! First she sent a secret envoy, then she went directly to the court, and now she even moved her family here. She thinks deeply and makes prompt decisions. Men like us are no better!"
Zhen Dexiu's sigh made Zhao Hong nodded slightly.
Women do not give way to men, and this is the case for Yao Li.
"Your Majesty, I, the King of the Song Dynasty, have recaptured Lianghe, and now Liaodong is under the rule of the Song Dynasty. We are about to conquer the world, but we need to bring order and order to the world. In my opinion, it is appropriate to send officials to Lianghe, Shandong, and Liaodong to appease the people. People, implement the king’s rule.”
The ruling minister Zou Yinglong followed suit.
The Northern Expedition was overwhelming and military occupation was taking place, but Wang Hua did not keep up.
Zhao Hong nodded slightly.
Lianghe and Shandong suffered from years of war, the people's livelihood was in decline, and the people were in poverty. They could only do light corvee and pay little tax, cherish the people's strength, and slowly recover.
The Mongolian forces withdrew from the Central Plains, but what was left to him was a real mess.
"Select officials from all walks of life in the imperial court and the Song Dynasty, and let the students of this Jinling University graduate early and place them properly in Lianghe, Shandong, Liaodong and other places. When mobilizing food from the southeast, we must appease the people and not starve to death. one person."
Zhao Hong said carefully.
The number of common people in Lianghe and Shandong is sparse. I am afraid that next spring, they will have to immigrate from the southeast to replenish the population of the north.
"Your Majesty, does your Majesty have any decision on the candidates for the chief officials of Lianghe and Shandong and Liaodong?"
Prime Minister Zhen Dexiu continued to ask.
"Shi Tianze was appointed as the pacifying envoy to Henan Road, Du Fan was appointed as the pacifying envoy to Shandong Road, Zhou Ping was appointed to be the envoy to Hebei, Du Gao was appointed to be the envoy to Liaodong, and as to the envoy to Hedong Road..."
Zhao Hong hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said:
"I originally planned to transfer Shi Songzhi to be the envoy to Hedong and Hebei, but this guy, alas..."
Shi Songzhi can be called an official, but it is a pity that he was not upright and audacious, and all his hard work was in vain.
"Your Majesty, in the important land of Hedong, Song Ci, the Minister of Punishment, is in his prime in the Spring and Autumn Period. He is worthy of an important task. He can be appointed as the envoy of Hedong to relieve the imperial court."
A truly virtuous person does not avoid relatives and recommends his disciples.
It is certain that the uncle Zhou Ping will appoint an envoy to Hebei. Hedong borders Mongolia and needs a shrewd and capable official. Song Ci is smart, capable, fair and honest, so he is the perfect choice.
"Zhen Gong, Song Ci is both talented and virtuous, but the Ministry of Punishment cannot do without him. I intend to let Gao Dingzi serve as the Hedong Zhizhi envoy. Dong Huai will take over Gao Dingzi as the pacification envoy for the two Zhejiang roads. What do you think?"
Among the generals and ministers who have surrendered, Shi Tianze and Yelu Chucai are both outstanding in ability, but of these two, one is famous for being able to play both sides, and the other has an irreversible friendship with the Mongolian Khan Wokuotai. Choosing these two is tantamount to asking for it. Eat hard.
Mistakes like Shi Songzhi cannot be made again.
All ministers follow the instructions. These people are all officials, all of them are young and powerful, and they are more than enough to serve as chief officers.
The Song Dynasty regained the two rivers, Shandong was already inland, and Shi Tianze was the pacifier of Shandong Road, so there was not much risk.
"Your Majesty, do you want Xuan Yelu Chucai, Shi Tianze and other Mongolian surrender ministers to come in?"
Dong Songchen reported, Zhao Hong nodded slightly.
"Let them in."
The three surrendered generals should give an explanation to a few people.
"The guilty minister Yelu Chucai pays homage to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!"
Yelu Chucai and three other people came in, and Yelu Chucai spoke first.
"The guilty minister Shi Tianze (Yan Shi) pays homage to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!"
Shi Tianze and Yan Shi then saluted Song Emperor Zhao Hong, and they knelt down and kowtowed. Yelu Chucai originally bowed solemnly, but had no choice but to kneel down.
"Everyone, please stand down! Don't kneel down all the time. Give me a seat!"
After the three of them sat down uneasily, Zhao Hong continued:
"Mr. Yelu, this is the third time we have met. It is the first time for General Yan and General Shi. I am very happy to have friends from far away."
"Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty!"
Shi Tianze and Yan Shi were flattered and got up one after another.
The Song Dynasty was a state of etiquette, and the reception etiquette was indeed extraordinary.
"The Emperor of the Song Dynasty remains as elegant as ever, and I am very pleased."
Yelu Chucai followed, stood up, and sat down uneasily at the side.
"Everyone, my government has restored the two rivers. I wish to discuss state affairs with you and seek the welfare of the people of the world. What do you think?"
Zhao Hong was straightforward and stated his intentions.
In this era, most people do not yet have the concept of a nation and cannot be demanding.
"I am strict, and I am willing to do your best for Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, Shi Tianze, is willing to do your best for Your Majesty!"
Shi Tianze and Yan Shi worked in tandem to express their ambitions to Zhao Hong.
"good!"
Zhao Hong thought for a while and then said:
"Yan Shi, you are from Shandong, so naturally you cannot be an official in Shandong. This is the rule of this dynasty. I appointed you as the pacifier of Huaidong, to run the place and implement the king's rule. What do you think?"
The two rivers were restored, Huaidong became the hinterland, and the Zhizhi envoy became the pacification envoy. Du Gao guarded Liaodong, and Huaidong was pacified by Yan Shi.
"I thank Your Majesty for your grace!"
Yan Shi couldn't help but blush, subconsciously knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly.
"Get a life! Your sons are all young talents. They can go to Jinling University Hall or Jinling Martial Arts Hall to further their studies. They will become pillars of the country in the future. When they get there, just remember that serving as an official will benefit the country. Eight characters will do.”
"I will do my best to live up to your Majesty's trust!"
When the trance came to a close, Zhao Hong looked at the uneasy Shi Tianze and continued:
"Shi Tianze, you are an official just like Yan Shi. I appoint you as the pacifier of Henan Road to manage the place well. The Central Plains has been poisoned by the Tatar army. It is full of waste and devastation. The burden on your shoulders is not light. ah!"
These people can stand out in troubled times, and their abilities are beyond doubt.
Moreover, this Shi Tianze seems to have been the civil affairs chief of Henan in history, and his political achievements in history seem to be good. There is no reason not to give him a chance.
"I will do my best to thank Your Majesty for your kindness!"
Shi Tianze knelt down to thank him and his old face turned red.
Henan was ruined, and the Mongolian army took the lead, and he also had a share of the credit.
"Get a peaceful life. Your house and property in Zhending Mansion will be retained, and your family will be protected by the local government. The Shi family's children will be hired on a selective basis. Go back and tidy up, and you will take office in a few days."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Shi Tianze received the order to thank him, stood up, and sat down with a red face.
The pacifying envoys on Henan Road are much better than the tens of thousands of Han soldiers who live dormant in Zhending Mansion and are always on call.
"Mr. Yelu, where are you going? Are you willing to join the court or become a local official? I will follow you and will never force you!"
Zhao Hong smiled kindly, Yelu Chucai no longer hesitated and bowed respectfully.
"I thank your Majesty! But as your Majesty drives me, I will not give up even if I die!"
After all the words have been said, if he continues to be coy, he just doesn't know what is good and what is good.
"In this case, Mr. Yelu, I want you to join the court and serve as the counselor of political affairs and the minister of the Ministry of Rites. You can control the farmland in the world. There are interests and benefits in this matter. I have written all the details. What do you think?"
For this bearded man who saved millions of Han people in the world, he deserves great respect.
Yelu Chucai was still in a daze, while Shi Tianze and Yan Shi saluted with their hands in hand, smiling broadly.
"Mr. Yelu, congratulations!"
Yelu Chucai reacted and quickly knelt down and touched his head to the ground.
"Your Majesty Yelu Chucai, thank you for your grace! Long live! Long live! Long live!"
The Mongolian Great Khan Wokuotai reused him, but he only managed the taxation and civil affairs of the two rivers. The Song Dynasty had a vast territory, reaching as far as overseas countries, and participated in political affairs and managed national policies. There is a world of difference between the two.
Zhen Dexiu and Wei Liaowen looked at each other, but did not say anything to stop them.
Among the four ruling ministers in the court, except for him, Wei Liaoweng and Zou Yinglong, one was always missing. The emperor appointed Yelu Chucai and seemed to have nothing to say.
"Mr. Yelu, get up."
Zhao Hong went down and personally helped up the bearded man with a blushing face.
"The two rivers have been restored, and Henan has been restored. The first major event for this government is to restore the people's livelihood in the two rivers and Henan, including the major event of diversion of the Yellow River. Led by Mr. Yelu, officials from Henan, Shandong and Hebei worked together to restore Henan and Henan. Lianghuai and Shandong will no longer suffer from the flooding of the Yellow River."
Everyone was shocked and followed the instructions one after another. Unexpectedly, before I even took up my post, I already had a heavy responsibility on my shoulders.
Restoring the place and changing the course of the Yellow River, the Song emperor's plans were grand. Each of them was a long-lasting achievement that benefited the country and the people. It is indeed impressive.
"Everyone, you are all great talents and know the truth that people's livelihood is difficult. Let us, the monarchs and ministers, work hard together and give the people of the world a prosperous age to live and work in peace and contentment."
Zhao Hong'er asked for advice. Confess solemnly.
"I will remember His Majesty's teachings!"
The three of them, Yelu Chucai, bowed and bowed together, and everyone was respectful.
The Song Dynasty had an emperor who loved the people so much. He was a wise and mighty figure in the celestial dynasty!
