Yeluju and Wang Shiru did not wait long before they were told: "I will ask the emperor to invite your envoy to the palace to meet..."
Yeluju and Wang Shiru then took their entourage and entered the gate of Chongzheng Palace under the guidance of Southern Dynasty officials.
After crossing the palace gate, both Yeluju and Wang Shiru felt a terrifying murderous intention lingering on them.
The two of them looked towards both sides of the palace and saw the figures of the Southern Dynasty generals wearing heart armor.
These people were looking at the two of them as if they were prey.
Even Yeluju couldn't help but feel panicked when being stared at by these generals.
"I heard that the Southern Dynasty recalled its generals from all along the border..."
"These must be the fierce generals guarding the border of the Southern Dynasty!"
The strong murderous aura in these people cannot be concealed.
Only those who have truly killed countless enemies with their own hands on the battlefield with thousands of troops can have such momentum.
However, this did not make Yeluju shrink back, but instead emboldened him.
Because he doesn't need to face these generals.
He only had to face the little emperor of the Southern Dynasty and those two women who probably had never even left the palace!
So, Yeluju puffed up his chest and walked to the front of the hall proudly.
Chongzheng Hall was specially designed as a ceremonial hall during the Song Dynasty for receiving envoys from Liao and Xi.
Its palace gates are open on both sides, and the emperor's throne is not directly facing the palace gate, but on the north side.
In this way, the envoy could not see the emperor outside the palace.
However, you can still have a conversation.
When Yeluju arrived at the front of the hall, the musicians on both sides of the hall began to play ritual music.
Amidst the sound of ritual music, Yeluju and Wang Shiru both picked up a piece of Liao imperial hut, then faced the palace and bowed respectfully.
Wait for the ritual music to stop playing.
The two of them said in a rhyme with a hint of the northern Youyan accent: "The Emperor of the Liao Dynasty ordered the Southern Dynasty's memorial envoys to serve as the national army's military envoy Ju..."
"Deputy envoy to the Daliao Dynasty, Julang, who knows how to make imperial edicts, and serves as the editor and compiler of the History Museum..."
"Greetings to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty..." The two of them bowed in unison.
In the hall, a childish voice came: "Good morning!"
"Two envoys, how about the imperial body of the Great Liao Emperor's uncle?"
Regardless of the Song and Liao Dynasties, they accused each other domestically of being Bian thieves and northern captives.
However, in formal diplomatic occasions, the agreement of the Chanyuan Alliance was strictly followed.
A country of brothers, based on age and seniority.
In the future, if the grandson of Liao ascends the throne, he will call Zhao Xu his brother.
Yeluju listened to the tender voices of children in the palace and hurriedly bowed again: "Report to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty: My Lord, the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty, was in the prime of spring and Autumn. He pressed his bowl at four seasons, could shoot tigers and hunt bears with a hundred steps, and gallop a horse to hunt..."
"Really?" The child's voice in the palace sounded suspicious.
Yeluju raised his head and was about to speak when he heard the young emperor of the Southern Dynasty say: "Two envoys, please come into the palace to speak to me!"
Yeluju and Wang Shiru raised their huts and bowed again. They entered the hall respectfully with the etiquette of foreign ministers.
Then, both of them were surprised.
Because, on the throne on the north side of the hall, a young man wearing mourning clothes and holding a bamboo stick was looking at them.
This young man was fair and fair, with a rosy complexion, and his eyes looked at them without any ripples.
There was no fear, no curiosity, and no discriminatory inquiry.
Just simply look at them.
Looking at them condescendingly.
Both of them were surprised!
It should be noted that the emperor of the Song Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties always regarded his appearance and birth date as secrets.
It is said that he was afraid that Daliao would find out and do something bad.
When the current Emperor of Liao came to the throne, because he admired Emperor Renzong of the Southern Dynasty, he sent envoys many times to request the Emperor Renzong of the Southern Dynasty to send down a portrait of himself.
In the end, because of his sincere attitude, he got the imperial portrait from Renzong.
Therefore, the emperor respectfully enshrined it in the palace.
When Renzong passed away in the Southern Dynasty, the emperor shed tears and mourned, and held a memorial ceremony in the palace to express his condolences.
Since the Chanyuan Alliance, the Emperor of Liao Dynasty has had such a royal appearance as the emperor of the Southern Dynasties.
Now, the little emperor of the Southern Dynasty didn't care at all about exposing his appearance or age. He just sat on the throne and looked at them calmly.
There is no curtain to block or the exhaust fan to cover.
He just sat there calmly.
This is the first Southern Dynasty emperor to do this in a hundred years!
After Yeluju and Wang Shiru were shocked, they both worshiped: "The foreign ministers will pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty again..."
"You two dear ladies will be given a seat without any courtesy..."
The Emperor of the Southern Dynasty spoke softly.
Calm, calm, and unhurried, this made Yeluju and Wang Shiru even more shocked.
Both of them couldn't help but compare in their hearts the emperor of the Southern Dynasties they saw in front of them and the grandson Liang Wang in the capital.
The two of them immediately lowered their heads in dejection.
Two chairs were delivered to Yeluju and Wang Shiru.
The two of them quickly bowed and thanked each other, which was also a courtesy.
It was a rare courtesy in the exchanges between Song and Liao, and it was usually the Emperor of Liao who treated envoys from the Song Dynasty with courtesy!
For example, Fu Bi, the Southern Song Dynasty envoy who came to the DPRK during the Chongxi reign of Xingzong, was deeply loved by Empress Dowager Chengtian and Emperor Xingzong.
Not only was he summoned many times, but he was also treated well.
After Yeluju sat down, he held his wat and said: "Foreign ministers report to His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. Our Lord, the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty, is aware of the national mourning in your country and is deeply mourning. He has specially sent foreign ministers to pay homage and express his condolences..."
Just listen to the little emperor of the Southern Dynasty say: "Please two envoys to convey my gratitude to the Emperor of Liao for me..."
"Just say: Since the Chanyuan Alliance, the two countries have been without weapons for a hundred years. Although I am young, I still admire the virtues of my ancestors. I hope that the Song Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty will also have no weapons in the next hundred years!"
"In addition, I also heard that the grandson of the Emperor of Daliao is about the same age as me. Please send an envoy back to the country to convey my greetings to the grandson of Daliao..."
"The brothers of Song and Liao should be the descendants of our brothers. From generation to generation, we will always be friends with Qin and Jin!"
Yes, the great Qin Dynasty conquered the Three Jin Dynasties!
After hearing these words, Yeluju and Wang Shiru's contempt for the little emperor disappeared completely.
Because they discovered that up to now, the little emperor of the Southern Dynasties was just a one-man show in the palace.
No matter whether it was the Empress Dowager or the Empress Dowager behind the curtain, the ministers in the palace, or the generals outside the palace, there was no objection to this, and no one spoke up.
This shows what?
They are used to it! They are used to it!
At this time, the two remembered the legends and stories they heard on the road about the little emperor of the Southern Dynasties.
Thinking back to what I saw and heard in this palace today, I was shocked beyond words.
The ten-year-old Emperor of the Southern Dynasty was already able to receive messengers independently and express his will accurately.
The speech is neither fast nor slow, neither humble nor arrogant, and consistent with etiquette.
This is simply not something that can be taught by others.
I'm afraid most of the legends and stories are true!
What about Daliao?
Both of them recalled the way that in the first month of this year, when the ministers were paying homage to the Emperor, His Highness Taisun was stumbling in the hall and hesitating to speak.
He almost forgot the etiquette of giving wine to ministers!
As a result, the two of them felt a little more frustrated.
As a result, the palace fell into silence for a moment!
Both the two palaces behind the curtain and the prime ministers in the palace were all smiling at this time, full of pride and pride.
The Emperor of the Song Dynasty shocked the Liao envoys and made them speechless for a long time.
This is great material!
It will also give you the confidence to deal with Beilu in the future!
The silence did not last long. Soon Yeluju came to his senses and knew that he had made a fool of himself today.
He quickly mended the situation, stood up, held the phoenix in his hand and said: "His Majesty the Emperor's kind wishes, foreign ministers and others will definitely tell our lord the Emperor of Daliao and His Highness the Grandson of Daliao..."
As he spoke, Yeluju took a deep breath, took a step forward, raised his head, and bowed again: "However, since His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty is willing to maintain a good alliance with the Liao Dynasty in the next hundred years, why did he issue an edict not to allow copper coins to leave the customs? "
"Is this something that a country of brothers can do?"
"The foreign minister is scared, please explain..."
He originally didn't want to have a showdown so quickly.
At least we must first boast about the large number of Daliao cavalry and the prosperity of its soldiers and horses.
But now, he can't care anymore.
The reason is very simple. If he brags about his martial arts now, it will appear that he is guilty and timid, and he can only use Daliao martial arts to restore his respect.
This will only build prestige for the little emperor of the Southern Dynasty.
At the same time, he will be nailed to the pillar of shame and become the laughing stock of the world - in the Song and Liao centuries, he will be the first envoy to be frightened by the emperor of the Southern Dynasties and can only use force to restore his respect!
Everyone in the country would skin him.
I just heard the little emperor in the palace chuckle: "This is our internal affairs, and your envoy should not interfere..."
Yeluju raised his head and tried to make his face more ferocious: "Your Majesty's words are true! Your country's ban on copper coins has left our country with no money to use!"
"Our country has no money to use, I'm afraid I can only ask for it from your country!"
While saying these words, Yeluju's voice gradually increased, and at the end, it became louder!
And his demeanor and tone were even more aggressive.
"Bold!" A minister wearing a purple robe in the palace suddenly looked at Yeluju sternly.
Even behind the curtain, there was movement and sound.
Yeluju smiled in his heart when he saw it.
Then, he immediately heard the little emperor's voice: "Zhang Qing, step back!"
He was still as calm as an ancient well.
Not only was Yeluju not frightened as he wished.
Yeluju even felt that he was a little excited!
Damn it!
Why did the Southern Dynasties have such a monster emperor?
Is this something a ten-year-old can do?
Yeluju remembered what he had heard from people who had been to the Southern Dynasties in the country before he came.
Shouldn't the emperor of the Southern Dynasty be afraid of the Liao Dynasty like a tiger?
Xiao Temo, Liu Liufu, Xiao Xi...
They all once made the Southern Emperor tremble with fear.
Why do I have to encounter this kind of monster when I get here?
Yeluju felt that he was really unlucky!
He took a deep breath, and then bowed again: "Foreign minister, I'm sorry, please forgive me!"
The little emperor had already stood up. He was holding a bamboo stick and stepped down from the throne. He wanted to come over to help and protect him, but he waved him away.
Yeluju only watched him slowly walk to the palace steps and look down at him.
"It doesn't matter!" He said calmly.
"My sea is open to all rivers and can accommodate everything!"
"It's just that your ambassador's etiquette and manners need to be improved!"
"This year, on the Holy Day of His Majesty the Emperor of Liao, I will send an envoy to tell the Emperor about this matter!"
"In the past, Jin State was in famine, and Qin State helped it!"
"that is it!"
When Yeluju heard this, he immediately lowered his head and wished he could drill a hole in the ground.
Wang Shiru, who was behind him, closed his eyes and sighed.
Naturally, they could hear the cynicism and sarcasm in this little emperor's words.
The allusion that Jin State was famine and Qin State helped it is a double entendre.
Although Yeluju was said to be rude, the Southern Song Dynasty, a state of etiquette, was willing to donate some etiquette books and etiquette books to the Liao Kingdom.
This is humiliating!
At the same time, both Yeluju and Wang Shiru had read history books, and of course they knew the continuation of the story told by the little emperor of the Southern Dynasties - when the Qin State was in famine, the Jin State not only failed to rescue it, but instead added insult to injury.
Nowadays, I am afraid it is alluding to the rudeness of Liao Dynasty. Even if you were given etiquette, you would not be able to learn it. You are still a Tatar captive on the grassland, but you are just a crown prince!
At this moment, both Yeluju and Wang Shiru clearly felt the unconcealable sarcasm and smiles of the Southern Dynasty ministers around them.
And the little emperor standing in the palace, condescending, although his expression was calm.
But when he looked down at the temple, his small body looked like a giant!
Yeluju knew that if he failed to suppress the little emperor.
When he returns home, he will definitely die!
No one can save him, a minister who has brought shame to Daliao!
So, he breathed a sigh of relief, stepped forward again, faced the looks of countless people in the palace, and faced the calm expression of the little emperor, and said, "No matter how skillfully your Majesty tries to argue!"
"If our country has no money to spend, foreign ministers may start fighting again..."
"The blunt words are offensive, I hope your Majesty will learn from it!"
Note: The emperors of Song and Liao called each other "Emperor Que", and ministers addressed each other as "His Majesty the Emperor". This is the content stipulated in the oath of the Chanyuan Alliance between Song Zhenzong and Liao Shengzong.
Note 2: Emperors of the Song Dynasty generally did not let the Liao Kingdom know their correct age and appearance.
In history, only Renzong gave a portrait in response to Daozong's constant pleas. It is said that this portrait was enshrined in the palace by Daozong. Even after Renzong's death, he would be worshiped every year on his birthday and death.
Of course, this is what the Song Dynasty said, and there is a lack of historical data from the Liao Kingdom.
Note 3: After Zhezong came to power, he took the initiative to summon the Liao envoys, and also took the initiative to inform the Liao state of his birth date and age.
This story was recorded in Zeng Bu's diary.
Judging from the diary contents recorded by Zeng Bu, Zhezong was playful and interesting, magnanimous and confident.
(End of chapter)
