Bingwu (the fourteenth day) of July in the eighth year of Yuanfeng.
Zhao Xu opened his eyes and Queen Mother Xiang was already sitting in front of his couch.
"Queen mother..." Zhao Xu asked, "Why are you here?"
Immediately he remembered: "Are you still worried about the Liao envoy?"
He nodded to the Queen Mother.
Just yesterday morning, the envoy of the Embassy posted a letter saying: Yeluju, the memorial envoy of the Northern Dynasty, told his ministers: Our dynasty's reinstatement of the money ban will hinder the exchanges between the two countries. We hope to discuss it again.
According to reports by Shi Deyi and others, Yeluju’s original words were as follows:
"My lord, the Emperor of Daliao, is very displeased to hear that your country does not allow copper coins to leave customs. Please tell your country..."
"The Liao Dynasty was a country of etiquette. From the beginning, it was based on etiquette..."
The implication is of course: I advise you to be wise and take the initiative to lift the money ban. Otherwise, once the Daliao cavalry goes south, it will be too late for your country to regret it!
The words of the Liao envoy caused shock in both the government and the public.
The two palaces were even more frightened.
I didn't think about food or food all day yesterday, and I was worried about this.
Only Zhao Xu was completely indifferent to this.
Because he knew that the old emperor of Liao State had no intention to pay attention to the small money ban now?
This must be the personal plot of the Liao envoy.
And it must have been the idea of Yelu Ju, the remnant of Yelu Yixin.
However, it was difficult for Zhao Xu to tell the two palaces about these judgments, and he would not believe them even if he told them.
Therefore, he could only resort to circumstantial measures to save the country.
Yesterday, I spent all day acting cute in front of the two palaces.
Finally, the two palaces agreed that he would talk to the Liao envoy in the palace today.
The reason why Zhao Xu used it was also very simple.
One is, of course, 'With Er newly ascending the throne, the four barbarians may be uneasy and provocative.' Therefore, 'if Er can order the Liao envoys to retreat when they see the difficulties, the four barbarians will be able to stay safe and secure.'
Secondly, 'I heard that the Northern Dynasty respected the principles of benevolence and forgiveness of Confucius and Mencius, and claimed to be a country of etiquette. He came according to etiquette, and I could respond politely'. This naturally made the Northern Dynasty know that I was also the master of etiquette.'
This is really true.
The Liao people had been fed for a long time.
Therefore, whether it was increasing coins in Qingli or ceding land in Xining, people used threats and intimidation to do whatever they could.
But I always try my best to occupy the first word of ceremony.
For example, Qingli's increase in currency to the Liao Kingdom was under the guise that the territory south of Wananguan was seized by Zhou Shizong with force. Now Song and Liao are brotherly states. In order to maintain the alliance, Song should return the land that Zhou Shizong rudely seized.
In addition, Taizong's Northern Expedition has no moral basis. We, Daliao, have done nothing unfair. You are an unjust army and must compensate!
In addition, Xixia was a vassal of the Liao Kingdom. The Song Dynasty attacked without any reason and did not notify the Liao Kingdom in advance. It was really inappropriate and not what a brotherly country should do.
In addition, you also destroyed the Chanyuan Alliance and built fortresses on the border without authorization. This is wrong.
In short, the Liao Kingdom was innocent and occupied the moral high ground.
If you guys don't know what's going on, don't blame me for sending the Liao Heavenly Soldiers south!
At that time, in the Great Song Dynasty, the main war faction actually had the upper hand.
However, Renmiao's Liaophobia has reached an advanced stage and there is no cure.
If Fu Bi hadn't come forward as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom and argued hard in front of Xingzong of Liao, Xingzong finally agreed to the covenant of exchanging money and silk for land.
Maybe, all ten counties south of Waqiao Pass may be cut off!
Therefore, Fu Bi was so respected by the emperors of the Song Dynasty.
Even during the Shaosheng era, Zhao Xu never touched a hair of the wealthy family.
Empress Dowager Xiang looked at the confident Zhao Xu, sighed, and said, "I'm still worried that the Liao people are rude and disrespectful in front of the emperor..."
Zhao Xu smiled and said: "Don't worry, mother. If this happens, I will send an envoy to inform the Lord of Liao..."
"If the Lord of Liao wants to lose face, he will know that this is extremely disrespectful!"
The Song Dynasty is currently in a period of national mourning.
The brothers of Song and Liao, your people took advantage of our country's mourning and came to threaten orphans and widows!
This matter only needs to reach the ears of the old emperor.
Yelu Ju, the remnant of Yelu Yixin, just wash your neck and wait for death!
Because the old emperor is already fifty-three years old this year, and his health is not much better.
The prince is gone, leaving only a young grandson.
How could the old emperor not be afraid that if he burped, his precious grandson would be bullied from above and below?
Maybe there will be a repeat of those bloody palace coups in the history of the Liao Kingdom.
Is the old emperor afraid?
Definitely scared!
He sighed leisurely to the Queen Mother: "I hope so!"
In her mind, the Liao Kingdom was a political power established by the Yi Di in the north.
Same as Xiongnu, Rouran and Turks.
Rude and vulgar, bloodthirsty and arrogant, fearful of power but not virtuous, it happened that the Song Dynasty now had no power at all in front of the Liao Kingdom except virtue.
Seeing this, Zhao Xu could only continue to comfort him: "Don't worry, Queen Mother. I see that my son is in the palace and will treat the Liao envoy with courtesy..."
Although Empress Dowager Xiang was still worried, she still nodded and encouraged Zhao Xu: "Empress Mother is in the curtain, watching what my son is doing... I hope the people of Liao know the etiquette..."
Zhao Xu continued to comfort: "Mother, please feel at ease!"
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Chenshi.
Yeluju, the chief envoy of the Liao Kingdom, and Wang Shiru, the deputy envoy of the Liao Kingdom, were already waiting in a small hall under the inner east gate.
All around him were courtiers and imperial guards who were respectful but on strict guard.
This made Yeluju and Wang Shiru feel determined.
They knew that the Southern Dynasty was still as afraid of Daliao as in the past.
After waiting for about a stick of incense, Yeluju and Wang Shiru were notified: the emperor came to Chongzheng Hall and invited the Northern Envoy to come to the hall to meet him.
The two men then led their entourage, and under the guidance of Sheren, the general of the Southern Dynasty, they left the small hall, entered through the inner east gate, and arrived in front of Chongzheng Hall.
Chongzheng Hall is the most familiar palace of the Southern Dynasties to Liao people.
Since the establishment of the Chanyuan Alliance, almost all envoys from the Liao Kingdom have met with the emperor of the Southern Dynasties here.
They may bring gifts from the Emperor of Liao, or bring the will of the Emperor of Liao, or even directly threaten them.
Xiao Temo, Liu Liufu and Xiao Xi all became famous as a result.
Yeluju was naturally excited and eager to try, hoping to become famous through this battle.
For him, this is a matter of easy success.
A ten-year-old little emperor and two women living in a deep palace.
Where did the courage come from?
What's more, all he asked for was the restoration of the copper coin trade in the past.
The people of the Southern Dynasties could even agree to cede land and pay money, so why worry about trivial matters? ?
Only Wang Shiru had hidden worries and uneasiness in his heart.
Because Wang Shiru understood that the Southern Dynasty was in the period of national mourning, and their status was also the memorial envoys.
The Emperor of Daliao did not give them any authorization, he just asked them to come and pay homage.
It would be best if they could succeed in intimidating them.
The winner takes no blame.
However, if you can't...
It even made things worse...
The two of them may commit the serious crime of false edicts and reckless orders.
However, Wang Shiru looked at Yeluju's confident look.
Suddenly I remembered something.
By the way, Yeluju seems to be from the Sixth Academy?
Wang Shiru lowered his head, and a certain string in his heart was quietly plucked.
He looked at Yeluju and licked his tongue silently.
If things got serious, wouldn't the emperor have an excuse to deal with this Yeluju?
Therefore, this matter seems to be a good thing.
If Yeluju succeeded, he would also have merit. If Yeluju failed, he could be a good person and go to the Emperor of Liao to sue him!
Get rid of this possible enemy for your grandson!
(End of chapter)
