The man is affectionate and the concubine is interested. In fact, both Han and Liao parties have the intention of temporarily seeking peace. After several rounds of negotiations between Tao Gu and Xiao Husi, a consensus was quickly reached, and a new Han-Liao peace treaty was introduced, which also represented The formal establishment of a new East Asian order.
The content of the peace agreement is still different from the four-year peace treaty of Qianyou, but the general direction is unified. Mutual non-aggression is the basic condition, and openness to trade is only incidental.
At the same time, the two sides divided the world for the first time and divided their spheres of influence, basically based on the territory actually controlled by both sides, taking into account the surrounding small-power tribes. On the Han side, they directly transferred all the Guiyi Army, Uighurs, Tubo, Wenmo and other forces in the Hexi Corridor to themselves. Xiao Husi strongly opposed it, and finally reached a consensus on the condition that the Han would not interfere in Northeastern affairs. Of course, this was not the case. Including Ding'an Kingdom, which has already surrendered to the imperial court.
In recent years, the Han Dynasty has secretly done a lot of work to stir up the affiliated forces within the Liao Kingdom. In the northeast, especially the Ding'an Kingdom formed by the Bohai nobles and survivors, after receiving the support of the imperial court, they also made trouble Some news, especially in the "Bohai Rebellion", was particularly active.
What is a little special is that it has always been difficult to reach a consensus on the pastures, land, and lakes south of the Yinshan Mountains. The Han Dynasty emphasized that it was the inherent territory of the dynasty, while the Liao Kingdom insisted that they had ruled the land for many years. In the end, they chose to put it aside and did not station troops. As the Han and Liao Dynasties The buffer zone between the two sides allows free exchange and trade between the people of the two countries.
Generally speaking, this peace treaty is more detailed, but more unstable. In fact, neither party is satisfied, and the contradiction is still acute. It is just that due to the situation, they deliberately avoid conflict and adopt expedient measures. And when the time comes, it will be torn up when it is time to tear it up.
In addition, in order to show sincerity and bring the relationship closer, there is another way for both parties to get married. The Liao Kingdom proposed that the emperors of both sides become in-laws and develop into a country of marriage on the basis of a country of brothers.
Liu Chengyou and Yelujing were similar in age. However, compared to Liu Chengyou who had many children, Yelujing had nothing to show for himself. As for Liu Chengyou, the princesses are still young and will wait until they grow up. However, Emperor Liu is obviously not willing to marry his own daughter to Khitan. He will probably choose a clan girl or a palace concubine to make a princess and send him there. Yelujing had no choice but to choose the princess for marriage from among the four inner nobles. But no matter what, the engagement was finalized.
On March 25, the fifteenth year of Qianyou's reign, Han and Liao officially concluded a peace treaty in Kaifeng. Later, the Han Emperor sent Wang Zhaoyuan, the Minister of War, as the chief envoy, and Yulin General Zhang Qiong as the deputy envoy to the Liao Kingdom as a return gift. Wang Zhaoyuan, a surrendered minister of Meng Shu, has rediscovered his value in the Han Dynasty. Even though many people still despise him and underestimate him, as long as the Han emperor is willing to give him a chance, he is still willing to serve the Han Dynasty.
With the signing of the peace treaty between the two countries, the peace in northern Xinjiang in the three years after the war has gained a certain degree of continuity. Although this peace treaty is not very reliable, it still has its positive significance in the establishment of a new order in East Asia. of.
For the people on both sides, they can really take a breath, and the economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries may also develop further. For the leaders of both sides, vigilance and calculation are still indispensable under the appearance of peace, but they can maintain a basic peaceful environment and carry out their own strategies to prepare for the next conflict and war.
Speaking of which, today's Liao Kingdom, especially the upper class of the Liao Kingdom, has been deeply influenced by Han culture. This kind of strategy, rationality and tenacity are really rare.
When summoned to meet him, Tao Gu walked briskly and smiled like a flower on his old face. During this period, as the minister presiding over the Han-Liao peace treaty, he had a strong sense of presence and was unavoidably proud of himself.
However, when he saw Emperor Liu, he immediately regained his composure and bowed to salute: "Your Majesty!"
"I am very satisfied with the result of the peace agreement. Tao Qing has worked hard during this period!" Looking at Tao Gu, Liu Chengyou smiled and spoke in a gentle tone, affirming the results of his work.
Hearing this, Tao Gu also showed a happy expression on his face, and of course he said modestly: "This is my duty to fulfill, and I don't dare to neglect it!"
After verification, it was found that Tao Gu did accept some benefits when entertaining Xiao Husi and thus said something for him. However, when negotiating the peace treaty, there was no accommodation due to this, and there were no more private meetings. Tao Gu completely stood on the court's side, arguing with it, and fighting for the interests of the Han Dynasty.
Seeing that he still had a bottom line on big issues of right and wrong, Liu Chengyou temporarily suppressed a little dissatisfaction in his heart. Tao Gu is always like this, annoying but always able to show his usefulness. Of course, for a lucky minister, this may not be the way to survive. He is also smart enough to know what can and cannot be accepted.
"Every merit must be rewarded, which is what I always advocate. This time, I believe you are not short of gold and silver, so I won't give it to you!" Looking at Tao Gu with a profound look, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said calmly: " Wu Yue has sent me a batch of fine wine, seafood, and ginger melon. I have asked someone to prepare some of them. You can take them home and enjoy them!"
Hearing this, Tao Gu was stunned for a moment, then realized it. There was a little bit of embarrassment on his face. He smiled and bowed his hands in greeting: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Obviously, with Tao Gu's astuteness, he felt the warning implicit in the emperor's words.
After a few words, Liu Chengyou revealed it, changed the subject, and said to Tao Gu: "I have summoned Tao Qing, and there is one more thing I need to discuss with you!"
Seeing this, Tao Gu quickly responded with a positive attitude: "Your Majesty, please give me your orders. I will do whatever I can to help you!"
"Wu Yue sent me tributes, which were quite rich. I thought that I would like to receive a gift in return to show my respect. I intend to use the important officials of the imperial court as envoys to go south to the two Zhejiang provinces!" Liu Chengyou said.
"I am willing to go!" As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Tao Gu immediately took the initiative to ask for orders. His response was very fast. Of course he understood the meaning of the emperor's words.
In addition, Hangzhou is a place as wealthy as Jinling. He Taogu has enjoyed the elegance of Jinling, but has never seen the beauty of Qiantang. As an envoy of the imperial court, going to Hangzhou is a good job.
Liu Chengyou was not surprised by Tao Gu's agility, but asked: "Tao Qing is a great minister of the Han Dynasty, and his status and ability are sufficient. I also mean the same thing. However, Tao Qing thought that I would send this Why did you go to Hangzhou?"
After hearing the question, Tao Gu calmed down. He would not go into contact with the relationship. After thinking for a while, Tao Gu tentatively said: "May I ask your Majesty, is it related to the Pingnan affairs?"
Since he was reprimanded for being unable to keep his mouth shut and talking about state secrets, Tao Guke has been much more careful in recent years. He also talks about people and things. Like Ping Nan, although everyone knows it and Tao Gu also understands part of it, he never talks about the specific details in depth.
"Tao Qing is really quick-thinking!" Liu Chengyou smiled and said directly without beating around the bush: "The main thing you want to do when you go to Hangzhou is to borrow troops to cooperate with the king's army in the crusade south of the Yangtze River. After arriving in Hangzhou, you can Stay temporarily and serve as the liaison and coordinator for the coalition forces!"
Hearing this, Tao Gu's expression became serious and serious. This was an important task entrusted to him. Without any hesitation, he stood up and bowed: "Your Majesty has entrusted me with such a great thing, and I will repay you wholeheartedly!"
"I still believe in Tao Qing's ability!" Liu Chengyou also regained his warm expression.
As summer is approaching, Liu Chengyou also begins to step up his arrangements and speed up his moves in terms of Pingnan's overall situation.
In the summer of the fifteenth year of Qianyou, in early April, a banquet was held in the Long Live Hall. There was no one else present, only Zhao Yanjin, Guo Tingwei, Pan Mei, Cao Bin, Qin Zaixiong, and Liu Guangyi and Shi Yande who were about to be dispatched. There are eleven generals in total.
This was a farewell banquet, and the banquet had come to an end. Liu Chengyou, who had not drank much, walked to the palace with a wine glass, looked around, and said loudly: "You are about to go to the front line, fight for the country, and achieve great success. I will This farewell banquet is a bit crude, so don’t take it personally. But I’ll leave it here. When you return to court, a banquet will be prepared in Chongyuan Hall to celebrate your success!”
His words made all the generals excited. The Unification War has progressed to this point. This may be the last chance to gain fame easily. How can they not be excited.
After the banquet, the generals left one after another, leaving the capital and heading to Southeast and Jinghu. This also represented that the Han Dynasty's preparations for war had entered a new stage.
At the same time, Liu Chengyou summoned the Duke of Chan, Chai Rong, into the palace that night. The monarch and his ministers talked for two hours. On the first day, he ordered Chai Rong to be the patrol envoy to the northwest and asked him to go to the northwest. Liu Chengyou gave Chai Rong three thousand guards to accompany him, and his headquarters was temporarily set up in Lingzhou.
