In Xiazhou, or the land of the Hetao, thousands of cavalry and tens of thousands of war horses are recuperating. This is Xiao Heda who returned to the land of the Hetao.
As the person in power in Xiazhou, and as the only general left in the Liao Kingdom in Xixia, his appearance gave rise to hopes that should not have arisen in many people's hearts.
Xiao Heda represented not only himself at this time, but also Princess Yelu Nanxian of Cheng'an, and Emperor Yelu Yanxi of Tianzuo of Liao Dynasty.
Relying on the prestige left by the two tragic figures of Daliao, his strength is growing rapidly even in desperate situations. After hearing the news, countless remaining people in the Liao Kingdom may still have feelings for the Liao Kingdom in their hearts. Emotional Khitans and even Han people flocked here.
Of course, this is not the reputation of Emperor Zuo that day. After all, as the last emperor, this guy did a lot of disgusting things back then.
But that was the Liao Kingdom after all.
From Shuoye in the Liao Dynasty, soldiers and armor were in full bloom, drums were marching outside, sweeping across Heshuo, and trees were planted in the Jin and Han Dynasties. How majestic it was? Taizu and Taizong took advantage of the momentum of hundreds of battles to build a new country, and they were wise and wise.
Although Shi Zong was a talented person, Mu Zong was cruel and repeatedly killed rebels, but his magical weapon did not shake. The order of the ancestors is enough to overwhelm the people of his country. Since the time of Emperor Shengzong, we have cultivated politics internally and expanded our borders externally. At the same time, we have established good relations with our neighbors and ensured peace and stability in our surroundings. The foundation that has been maintained for more than 200 years has come naturally.
This is the evaluation of the Liao Kingdom. It can support the Liao Kingdom for more than two hundred years. Even if it is destroyed, there will still be a large number of people surrounding it.
At this time, the soldiers and horses of the Yue Family Army had already assembled. Yao Zheng, who had already dealt with the enemy, and Fu Qing, who had also calmed down the threats around Xingqing Mansion, both of them, Fu Xuan, rushed over and joined the bandits. Cheng and Yang Zaixing.
At the same time, because Khitan soldiers and horses continued to enter the Yinshan area, and Jin people continued to appear, Yang Zaixing had to divert his attention there.
Just when the war between the two sides was about to break out, a special decree came here.
"Everyone is on standby, let it gather and develop!"
The person who came was Tong Guan, the commander of the Imperial City Department, who was from the third rank.
And his arrival also represents the emergence of another term, personal conquest by imperial commander.
Zhao Huan is here!
Entering Hedong from Luoyang, and then directly entering the Hetao land by waterway, he brought only more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, but they were the real elites under Yao Pingzhong's command.
Everyone was stunned by Zhao Huan's appearance, but there was no panic at all.
After going through many battles, perhaps his Majesty still cannot compare with many famous generals of the Song Dynasty, but he is enough to gain everyone's trust.
Especially after the bloody battle in Chang'an, Zhao Huan's prestige was already high enough.
After quickly entering Hetao, the first thing Zhao Huan did was to let go of the road from Yinshan Mountain to Xiao Heda Camp in Hetao, not only to let Yang Zaixing get out of the way.
He was even asked to protect these people.
"At that time, the Liao Kingdom and the Song Dynasty formed an alliance. Although the Jin people instigated us to rebel, our armies faced each other.
But there is still an indelible friendship between the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom. Now that the Liao Kingdom is mourning, even though there is the absurd disaster of Yelu Yanxi, the martyrs of the Liao Kingdom may not be able to feel at ease.
If General Xiao Heda does not give up, the Song Dynasty is willing to lend the general thousands of miles of land northeast of Hetao and west of Yinshan Mountain.
Let the general cultivate his vitality and rebuild the Liao Kingdom.
From now on, the Song Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty will build a brotherly state again. The Song Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty are our brothers, and those who are brothers should protect their virtuous brothers..."
As the envoy, Qin Hui, the current minister of the Ministry of Rites, is also the chief envoy of the Song Dynasty.
It's just that he spent a long time talking, and all he got in the end was Xiao Heda's sneer.
"The Song Dynasty may have horse breeding land now, but no horse herders. Do you want me to be your horse herder in the Song Dynasty?"
Xiao Heda is naturally capable of being able to hold a firm position on one side, and he also caused great commotion in history.
According to Xiazhou's rebellion, he sent an envoy to Yinshan to contact the remaining Khitan troops to attack Xiping Prefecture, capture Yanzhou, seize Yanchi, send warehouses, and plunder the pasture lands of various states.
It was such a big fuss.
Although he has returned to Xiazhou now, he can no longer conquer cities and territories like in history. But it doesn't matter, his ability is still there.
"The Song Dynasty lacked war horses, and many tribes in Xixia were still outside the river. Although this Hetao is an excellent place, it has become a lot lonely in recent years. Farming is better than grazing.
There are also few herdsmen here, and the people are mixed, making it difficult to manage.
In addition, it is close to the Yinshan Mountains, and there will be handovers with the Tatars and the Najin people, and there will even be remnants of Mongolia and Xixia behind them.
Even if you get it here, you won't be able to use it to raise horses until these troubles are solved.
So you need a force to share the pressure with you, and this is why your Song emperor is willing to support a certain family! "
Seeing Xiao Heda who understood so clearly, Qin Hui felt like he had no way to vent his strength, but he had to continue to persevere.
"What the general said is true, but now the general has other choices..."
"Unite with Mongolia to attack Xixia and occupy the entire Xiazhou area."
"Occupy a corner of the Hetao, invite the Mongolian army to enter, and attack the Song army from a flank."
"Contact the Tatars and lure them with Western Xia soil skills. Tatars and Mongolia have quite a hatred. If the Tatars know about the rise of Mongolia, they will definitely stop this at all costs."
"There are many tribes such as the Kelie tribe around Xixia. Although they will not live and die with Xixia, they do not want such a strong enemy to appear behind them."
"Yelü Dashi established himself as emperor, and now he occupies the western land. With strong troops and horses, he is eager to return eastward. I think it will be difficult for you to calm down quickly."
Xiao Heda said so many words in one breath, and then looked at Qin Hui in front of him and leaned forward again, staring into his eyes.
"Now, what else do you want to say?"
Qin Hui looked at this honorable relative of the Liao Kingdom and couldn't help but marvel in his heart. Nowadays, people in this world are really becoming more and more difficult to deal with.
"Since the general has so many choices, why doesn't he take action?" Qin Hui tried his best to put a smile on his face, "After all, General Xiao Heda still can't let go of the hatred in his heart.
All the previous thoughts, none of them led to an alliance with the Jin people, and none of them reconciled with Xixia.
There is hatred in the general's heart! "
"..."
"I, the Song Dynasty, also have hatred in my heart. The Jin people massacred our Song Dynasty a lot, but they lured them with food, food, homeless people, etc., and asked us to treat them well to the Jin captives who stayed in the Song Dynasty, and even kept delaying their return. .
These tactics will make us lose the support of the people in the Song Dynasty and make us lose face in the court.
Putting my Majesty in a dilemma.
Like the general, we have a deep hatred for the Jin people and Xixia.
Even my Majesty does not want to recognize the mere Western Liao.
If the general is willing, we can become one and solve each other's problems.
If the general wants to continue to carry the banner of Daliao, he needs not only a member of the Yelu family, but more importantly, food and baggage, as well as time and allies.
I, the Song Dynasty, am willing to help the general, and of course I hope that the general can help each other with me, the Song Dynasty! "
Qin Hui's words caused Xiao Heda to fall into a long silence.
There was a map placed in his big tent, focusing on Xixia, including the surrounding Song and Jin Dynasties, Mongolia, Klie, and even the Liao Kingdom and Tubo.
At this time, Xiao Heda used his hand to draw a circle around the Loop, including most of the Loop.
"I want all the territory here."
"It is impossible for my Majesty to agree..."
"Every year I will provide the Song Dynasty with 10,000 high-quality war horses, the kind of war horses that have already been trained.
Don't expect too much, we will block the Jin people for you, and you don't have to worry about all the enemies east and north of Yinshan Mountain.
We'll block it all for you.
This requires a lot of things, including soldiers, horses, food, grass and baggage.
A certain family will recruit its own soldiers and horses, and it will also raise its own war horses, but the food and supplies need to be provided by the Song Dynasty. At the same time, the Song Dynasty needs the Song Dynasty to send your beds, crossbows and carts to us.
We can guarantee that if one day it cannot be defended, we will destroy it.
We are all men on the grassland, there are no craftsmen, so you don’t have to worry about us stealing your things.
At the same time, we can also help you clear up your troubles. All you need to do is put all the Jin prisoners into the land east of Hedong.
There is no need to do more, we will find a way to prevent them from being like this.
We have a life-or-death feud with the Jin people. Kill them to solve your troubles and improve our morale.
This is a matter of mutual benefit. "
Xiao Heda quickly gave out the conditions for cooperation between the two parties. This condition... was very big, and of course it gave a lot to Song Dynasty.
Qin Hui seemed to not know how to bargain anymore.
"A certain family needs to ask His Majesty for instructions!"
Qin Hui finally said the word "ah" very cautiously after being silent, without any of the boldness and magnanimity of an envoy from a great country.
After Xiao Heda heard this sentence, he mocked mercilessly.
"You are so brave and dare to act as an envoy. You are really bragging. With this opportunity, this opportunity, only by making a decisive decision can you reveal your true nature as an envoy. You guys..."
“A certain family is a minister of the Song Dynasty, and every move is related to the dignity and prestige of the Song Dynasty court, and every word and deed is related to the national destiny of the Song Dynasty.
Don't be tempted to act rashly. "
Qin Hui said this without being humble, and at the same time bowed to Xiao Heda, and then promised that he would return here within three days and give Xiao Heda an answer.
After that, Bai Bai immediately said goodbye and left, Pegasus heading towards the place where Zhao Huan was stationed.
But what Qin Hui didn't know was that just after he left, an acquaintance of Qin Hui appeared from behind the screen in Xiao Heda's tent.
The current deputy commander of the Imperial City Department is Zhang Yong.
"This guy named Qin Hui is indeed a cautious person."
"If it weren't for this, a certain family wouldn't have been able to catch him for so long." Zhang Yong looked at the direction Qin Hui left, with a gloomy look on his face, while Xiao Heda, who was speaking beside him, just chuckled. More words.
After Zhang Yong thought deeply, he also bowed to Xiao Heda.
"General Xiao's conditions are within His Majesty's permission. Every year, we, the Song Dynasty, will use good salt, tea, and grain in exchange for the general's war horses. At the same time, we will also send the Jin captives to Bingzhou, Taiyuan and other places to build city passes.
I'll leave the rest to the general. "
"Don't worry, a certain family will make their lives worse than death!"
"So, thank you General."
Just when Zhang Yong was about to leave, Xiao Heda's words came from behind him again.
"Do you need someone to solve this problem for you? It would be very simple to kill someone here..."
"You threatened to assassinate the envoy of the Song Dynasty in front of the deputy commander of the Imperial City Department. Do you, Xiao Heda, feel that you have lived too long?"
This time, Zhang Yong had no smile on his face.
