"Negotiation? The barbarians want to negotiate?"
Zhao Ping kept walking around the case.
When the war reached this point, we never expected that the Hu people would be the first to initiate negotiations.
Inside Zhaojiazhuang, a group of civil and military officials gathered in the meeting hall.
Of course, the letter was sent by Huang Xiaoniu himself and was given directly to Zhao Ping.
She has a waistband given by Zhao Ping on her waist, and she can enter and leave Zhaojiazhuang freely.
This bodyguard of hers is not an ordinary bodyguard, she has a rank and is at the rank of deputy general.
Now Zhao Ping is sitting in the middle, with civil and military officials on both sides, and behind him are Qiu Ruoshui and Huang Xiaoniu.
Qiu Ruoshui wanted to stamp her feet and kick Huang Xiaoniu out.
But she discovered that this was the meeting hall, and she couldn't let her lose her temper.
She forced her feet back and glared at Huang Xiaoniu hatefully.
Huang Xiaoniu ignored her, just straightened his chest, held the Hu-killing knife at his waist tightly, and looked straight ahead.
Qiu Ruoshui gritted her teeth, wanting to bite her hard before she would give in.
Of course Zhao Ping didn't know about her two little moves.
Just because Zhao Ping doesn't know it doesn't mean that others don't know it.
The civil and military officers on both sides watched the actions of Qiu Ruoshui and Huang Xiaoniu, feeling both amused and worried.
Zhang Si, Xi Xing and other civil servants all had worried faces on their faces.
It is virtue for a woman to have no talent, but if she wants to be talented at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting, that's fine too.
It's not impossible if you are like Qiu Ruoshui or like Li Qingzhao.
Unexpectedly, Huang Xiaoniu is not only talented, but also very talented.
Yesterday she personally participated in the battle and led the giant chariot battalion. Not only did she defeat the most powerful chariot battalion of the Hu people and return to the artillery position, she also killed the Hu people and made them flee.
With such achievements, does she want to be Hua Mulan?
What Zhaojiazhuang needs is Li Qingzhao, not Hua Mulan.
Hearing that Huang Xiaoniu had made great achievements, the little sage planned to arrange for her to be the deputy general of the chariot general.
When the civil officials heard this rumor, they all discussed and opposed it.
If Huang Xiaoniu were a man, they would definitely not object, but would support it.
But Huang Xiaoniu is not only a woman, but also a beautiful and beautiful woman.
It didn't matter that she was as beautiful as a flower, but she didn't expect that she would like the little saint and be his savior.
Seeing the worry on the civilian officials' faces, the military attachés couldn't help but feel sad.
Huang Xiaoniu and Hua Mulan really made them unhappy. Fighting is a man's business. What are you doing here as a woman?
But she is a military commander after all, and she must at least be on the military commander's side.
Don’t you civil servants like to suppress military generals? This is the future concubine, how do you suppress her?
Then let’s see if it’s your mouth that’s more powerful, or your pillow style?
They would be more happy to see this Hua Mulan fighting with the civil servants to see who is more powerful, Hua Mulan or the civil servants?
Yang Yun had no mind to care about this, because he was entirely focused on the letter from Marshal Hu.
Yang Yun, the acting commander of the barracks, announced the letter from Marshal Hu, which caused the civil and military officials to whisper.
Zhao Ping glanced at everyone, took a sip of tea, put down the cup and asked, "You don't need to whisper, just say what you have to say."
Every official has a tea cup in front of him and a maid serves tea. Zhaojiazhuang is indeed more humane.
"Congratulations to the little sage. Only the little sage can force the barbarians to negotiate." Zheng Ding came out from the generals. After saying this, he returned to the generals' queue.
Zheng Ding is worthy of being a veteran, with outstanding commanding ability, and he fought brilliantly at Dingjunshan.
Not only did they defend Dingjun Mountain, but they also took the initiative to attack when the Hu people crossed the river to attack, and captured more than 40,000 Hu people.
In fact, the record of the Sichuan Protecting Army is also good.
Not only did they defend Wuhou Town, but they also fought back to push the Hu people as far as Baohe River, killing and wounding more than 50,000 Hu people and driving them back more than ten miles.
However, the Sichuan Army captured very few Hu people. This was related to the way the Hu people attacked and how they fought.
The Hu people did not have that kind of sneak attack tactics in Jiangbei, and they all attacked openly.
The two sides fought with swords and guns, one attacked the city and the other defended the city. The fight was extremely fierce.
The result was a life-and-death killing, heavy death, and not many prisoners.
Most of the Hu people captured by the security group were Hu people who made sneak attacks.
Zheng Ding was a surrendered general, but through this battle, he not only gained prestige, but also washed away the shame brought by surrendering.
He came out to congratulate Zhao Ping, firstly to congratulate, and secondly to express his position and express that he had completely broken with the Hu people.
Starting with Zheng Ding, civil servants and military generals congratulated Zhao Ping one after another.
Zhao Ping originally wanted to stop him, but thinking that this was a great event, he had no choice but to return the gift and express his congratulations.
"If you have any opinions, you might as well say it directly." After the civil and military officers calmed down, Zhao Ping took another sip of tea and glanced at everyone, hoping that they would face the negotiations with the Hu people.
Zhang Si is the steward of Zhaojiazhuang, equivalent to the role of the prime minister of the imperial court.
He was the first to speak: "Hu people always open their mouths to lions, and I believe there will be no exception this time."
"Zhaojiazhuang has captured more than 50,000 Hu people. The Hu people will definitely use the people as an excuse to ask us to release these prisoners of war." Yang Yun followed and said.
Xi Xing, the chief secretary of the Sichuan Army, expressed his worries: "The Hu people are very vicious in this move. This move hits the weak points of Zhaojiazhuang. If they do, they will not only hand over the prisoners of war, but also put great pressure on themselves. So many People eat, drink, and poop. Even though Zhaojiazhuang is a big family and has a great business, it is difficult for them to be defeated by these people. If they don’t accept it, Zhaojiazhuang’s past reputation will be ruined. This is a dilemma. "
"Since the Hu people are negotiating, of course they have to open their mouths. We can list our own conditions, those we can accept and those we cannot accept. At the same time, we must also put forward our own conditions." Zhang Hong thought for a while and expressed his opinion.
Everyone expressed their opinions one after another, but in the end there was an issue involved.
Zheng Ding thought for a while, then came out and said, "I'm telling the little saint that we need to arrange for someone to negotiate with Wu Liang."
"It is impossible for the little saint to take action. The opponent is a vulgar warrior and not the king of a country. It is an insult to the status of the little saint." Zhang Si immediately came out to make a judgment.
Xi Xing thought for a while and said: "I think that, in addition to the little saint, Nian Zhi (Zhang Si's character) and Xingkong (Yang Yun's character) can also be used."
Zhang Si was a civil official and the chief registrar of Zhaojiazhuang, equivalent to the role of the prime minister of the imperial court. Yang Yun was a military general and the chief of Zhaojiazhuang's military room, equivalent to the role of Shangshu of the Ministry of War.
I thought about it for a while, looked at each other, and felt that both of them were suitable, but which one was better to send?
"I've been secretly staying in Zhaojiazhuang's office. I haven't made any achievements yet, so I'm willing to give it a try." Zhang Si took the lead to stand up.
Zhang Si's daughter was Zhao Ping's concubine. If he didn't make meritorious deeds, he would inevitably say that he relied on his daughter to rise to power.
Zhao Ping nodded, glanced at everyone, and bowed his hands: "Then please trouble Master Zhang."
Zhao Ping feels that the so-called negotiation is just bickering.
Yang Yun is a military general, he is good with swords and guns, but talking heads is not his strong suit.
"Yes." Zhang Si was overjoyed.
Zhao Ping was overjoyed to see Zhang Si, but actually worried about him.
In the situation where Zhaojiazhuang clearly has the advantage, if he does not get a satisfactory result, it will inevitably hit his reputation.
Zhang Si actually knew this, but he had no retreat and had to prove himself through negotiations.
The atmosphere in Marshal Hu's mobile barracks was very depressing, and all the commanders looked depressed.
The Khanate has fought against Zhaojiazhuang three times. The first time was in Jiading, and the result was almost a complete defeat. Now the marshal is nowhere to be seen.
I heard he was dead, but no body has been seen yet.
The first time was a sneak attack in Zhaojiazhuang in the middle of the night. Although they were defeated, they were still honored.
The second time Xi County was also attacked by Zhaojiazhuang in a sneak attack, and Xi County, a county seat, was attacked.
Although the subsequent cavalry attack on Dingjun Mountain was a real attack, those were not real barbarians, but just a group of northern Han people. This could not be regarded as a real battle.
But this time the two sides are fighting openly and honestly, and they are still authentic barbarians.
Not only do the Hu people have an advantage in numbers, but they also have an advantage in geography.
Xi County is thousands of miles away from Chengdu, and the road there and back is the most difficult road in the world. The road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to the sky.
At present, it seems that although there is no disastrous defeat, the soldiers and horses have suffered heavy losses.
Generally speaking, the psychological advantages of the Khanate over the Southern Barbarians were all reduced back to their original shape.
Zhang Mingnai is Zhang Liang's cousin, and he is also a relegated son.
Not only was he familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, but he also did not fall behind on the art of war.
Of course, like his brother Zhang Liang, he is gentle, elegant and talented.
Since he is a relegated son, his treatment is naturally different from that of a concubine.
His family gave him a good position, and he was a member of Wulianghetai's staff.
Of course, he is Wu Lianghetai's staff and should share his master's worries.
"Marshal, the Khanate did not lose to the Southern Barbarians, but it allowed Zhaojiazhuang to take the lead temporarily." Zhang Ming thought for a moment, bowed to Wu Lianghe, and expressed his opinion.
A captain named Dehei glared at Zhang Ming and asked mockingly: "Isn't Zhaojiazhuang a southern barbarian?"
What he couldn't stand the most were these talkative men of letters. They couldn't fight, but they were good at talking.
All the Ten Thousand Captains find it incredible that the little sage Zhao Ping is not a Southern Barbarian?
Not only is he an official of the Southern Barbarians, but his troops and horses are also controlled by the Southern Barbarians. Isn't he a Southern Barbarian?
Almost all the captains were whispering, feeling that Zhang Ming was showing off to him again.
Wu Lianghetai took a sip of strong tea and felt better.
Although he didn't speak, he just looked at him, and his meaning was self-evident.
Zhang Ming, neither arrogant nor humble, glanced around and bowed again to Wu Lianghetai.
"Although Zhaojiazhuang is still a southern barbarian in name, have you ever seen officials from the Song Dynasty who are not only rich and powerful, but also have soldiers and horses that can compete with a country?" Zhang Ming did not answer the question in a negative way, but asked rhetorically. .
All the barbarians fell into deep contemplation, not only black, but also the bad ones.
Zhang Ming saw these barbarians deep in thought, took a sip of tea, and came to a conclusion.
Zhang Ming put the tea cup in his hand on the table and said calmly: "Zhaojiazhuang does not have the name of a vassal town, but it acts as a vassal town."
"What is a feudal town?" Dehei asked in confusion.
After all, he is just a captain of ten thousand men and does not understand the history and vocabulary of the Han people.
"There are no southern barbarians in the vassal town now, but they existed in the previous dynasty. Of course you don't know." Zhang Ming thought for a while and explained first.
Zhang Ming respects these ten thousand captains on the surface, but in fact he despises them mentally.
Even the feudal town doesn't know this, so why fight?
Dehei twisted his mouth, glared at him and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
"The power of the vassal town is similar to that of other khanates under the khanate." Zhang Ming did not continue to entangle with Dehei, but continued to explain.
Dehei thought for a while, but did not agree with Zhang Ming's statement, and retorted loudly: "None of the Khanates under the Khanate covers thousands of miles. What Zhao Ping has is just this corner of Xi County."
"Although Zhao Ping only has this corner of Xi County, he is as rich as the enemy, and he has powerful soldiers and horses. Not to mention he is famous all over the world. Just imagine, a person who is as wealthy as the enemy, has the soldiers and horses to win consecutive battles, and The most famous literary name in the world, isn't it a feudal lord or something?" Zhang Liang replied calmly.
Wu Lianghe heard the two arguing and felt even more upset.
He thought for a moment and waved his hand to stop the two from arguing.
Dehei glared at Zhang Ming and had to shut up.
Zhang Ming bowed to Wulianghetai, took a sip of tea, and looked at Wulianghetai.
After all, he is a Han, a third-class citizen, and the Hu people basically look down on literati, so he has to be careful.
He is so polite and considerate that it is difficult for people to find his shortcomings.
Wu Lianghetai took another sip of strong tea and tried to wake himself up.
He thought again and said in a deep voice: "In terms of geographical area, Zhao Ping is indeed very small, only a small corner of Xi County."
He first agreed with Dehei's statement, which made Dehei open his mouth and almost laughed.
But he felt something was wrong and immediately shut up.
"But Zhao Ping is indeed rich and powerful, and his troops are indeed powerful. From this perspective, what kind of strength does he have?" Wu Lianghetai only had a rough understanding of Chinese and couldn't tell at the moment.
Zhang Ming bowed to the Wuliang Hetai and hurriedly added: "Tell the commander, that is the feudal town."
"Yes, it's Fan Town. Can Congzhi (Zhang Ming) tell you some stories about Fan Town?" He wanted to know the history of Fan Town.
Zhang Ming stood up, bowed to Wu Liang and spoke slowly.
"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, vassal towns had the power to control the soldiers, horses, and people and wealth of a vassal town in the former Tang Dynasty. This area often had the strength of one road or even several roads. How strong is the vassal town? An Lushan relied on the soldiers and horses of a vassal town to rebel , almost led to the demise of the former Tang Dynasty. The final demise of the former Tang Dynasty was also because of the feudal town. Because in the later period, the court could no longer control the feudal town. It was precisely when the Nanman saw that the former Tang Dynasty perished in the feudal town that they came to a country that valued culture over military affairs. But not Cai It seems that the Nanman people went from one extreme to the other in the pre-Tang Dynasty."
At this point, he laughed at himself: "What can a scholar do? Just as if you are not talented, you cannot show off your words. How can you rely on your words in a war?"
After Zhang Ming finished speaking, he bowed to Wu Liang and sat down to drink tea.
Zhang Ming's words made all the Hu people think deeply. Even Dehei did not refute, digesting Zhang Ming's content.
Wu Lianghetai thought for a while and suddenly asked: "Since An Lushan can rebel against the Tang Dynasty, Zhao Ping can also rebel against the Song Dynasty?"
All the barbarians whispered, even Dehei was no exception.
"Zhao Ping should simply imitate An Lushan and rebel against the Song Dynasty, then he and the Nanman can kill each other." Dehei thought of this and felt a little proud.
Zhang Ming stood up and saluted again, and said to Wu Lianghetai: "Tell the commander-in-chief, Zhao Ping will never rebel against the Song Dynasty."
Wu Lianghetai couldn't help but show disappointment on his face, and fell into deep thought for a moment.
"Then why didn't Zhao Ping follow An Lushan's example and rebel against the Song Dynasty?" Seeing the marshal's disappointed expression, he simply asked on his behalf.
It’s hard to answer this, as it involves various aspects.
Zhang Ming thought for a while, thinking ideally, and answered slowly.
"First, Zhao Ping is a Han, and An Lushan is not a Han. Second, the Southern Barbarians have great righteousness, and if Zhao Ping rebels against the Song Dynasty, he will lose it. Third, Zhao Ping is a little saint and has to cherish his reputation. If he rebels against the Song Dynasty, he will lose his righteousness." It will inevitably be attacked by scholars all over the world, and the final result will be ruined. Even if An Lushan rebels against the Tang Dynasty, it will not end in failure. "
Dehei shook his head and felt in disbelief: "Since we have the power to seize the Southern Barbarians, why are we so secretive? I really don't understand the roundabout ways of you Han people."
In Dehei's view, as long as he has Zhao Ping's strength, he must rebel against Song Dynasty.
"So Zhao Ping only has the status of a vassal town, but does not have the name of a vassal town." Zhang Ming nodded, "He can only do this."
"Since this Zhao Ping cannot rebel against Song Dynasty, what should we do?" Wu Lianghetai sighed in disappointment, looked at Zhang Ming and asked.
Zhang Ming bowed his hands again and said, "Although Zhao Ping can't rebel, we can create a divorce."
"Since Zhao Ping won't rebel, what's the use of estrangement?" Dehei couldn't help but smile scornfully, "showing off is just showing off and has no practical use."
"The divorce plan can alienate the relationship between Zhao Ping and Nanman, and weaken the strength between Nanman and Zhaojiazhuang. Why is it useless? This is killing two birds with one stone. Zhaojiazhuang cannot develop to its current strength without Nanman. If Zhaojiazhuang can If you can't survive in the Southern Barbarians, your strength will be greatly restricted and affected. The Southern Barbarians and Zhao Ping are suspicious of each other, which is just the time for the Khanate to deal with the Southern Barbarians." Zhang Ming smiled lightly and said unhurriedly.
Dehei was even more disbelieving and immediately retorted: "I think this is exactly the opposite. When the Khanate attacks the Southern Barbarians, Zhao Ping must want to save him."
"If the Southern Barbarian court believes that Zhao Ping is here to compete with them for power, can they still let him come to rescue him?" Zhang Ming did not answer the question in a negative way, but directly refuted.
Dehei shook his head and widened his eyes: "Zhao Ping is a Han after all, and he is also an official of the Southern Barbarians. Would the Southern Barbarians rather die than Zhao Ping wants to save them?"
"This is how the Southern Barbarian court and emperor would rather destroy the Great Wall than protect their position. The first to bear the brunt is Yue Fei. Yue Fei's contribution to the Southern Barbarians must be great enough. He not only defeated the Jin soldiers, but also took back the Central Plains occupied by the Jin Kingdom. As a result, the father and son Beheaded. Secondly, with Meng Gong, if it weren't for Meng Gong, maybe Nanman would no longer be there, and he would be dismissed and die of depression." When Zhang Ming said this, his face was full of contempt.
Dehei wanted to refute, but Wu Lianghetai waved his hand to stop him.
Wu Lianghetai nodded: "The Khanate can drive a wedge between Zhao Ping and the Nanman. Didn't you say that Yue Fei was beheaded by the Nanman? In this case, the Khanate spread the word that Zhao Ping wants to vassal the state and let the Nanman kill Zhao Ping. Beheaded?"
