After arriving in Tokyo and being left out for more than twenty days, Khitan Prime Minister Han Derang finally got through and was able to meet the Han Emperor. Because it was hard-won, Handerang paid special attention to it. He even arranged his clothes carefully and meticulously. As for his attitude, he only had the word "respect", highlighting the humble words and politeness.
"Han Derang!" In the Chongzheng Hall, Emperor Liu looked at this famous Khitan Hanchen with great interest.
"Your Majesty, Handerang, is here to see you!" Handejang moved rigorously, kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times, showing a posture of surrender.
"It has been famous for a long time!" Looking at this "famous" capable minister, Emperor Liu said in a slightly complicated tone.
This is naturally the first time Han Derang has seen Emperor Liu in his life. Due to the gap in status, his attitude remains cautious and humble. But at the same time, he has a certain feeling for this man who suppressed an era and destroyed the Liao Dynasty. Explore psychology.
But at this time, Han Derang felt a little strange when he felt something strange in Emperor Liu's tone. Without thinking, he accepted it with his hands raised: "I don't dare to accept it! It is a great honor for me to be able to reach the ears of a saint with a mere humble name!"
"Really?" Emperor Liu smiled calmly: "The blood feud between the Han and the Khitan has been accumulated for decades, and it is the hatred that destroyed the country. As the prime minister of the Khitan, you should not always chant, eat my flesh, sleep with me Skin?"
Emperor Liu's words were thorny. Although Han Derang felt a knot in his heart, he remained calm on his face and said calmly: "Your Majesty's words are serious! The fate of people and the rise and fall of countries have their own destiny. Your Majesty's destiny is determined by destiny, and everything is detrimental to the Khitan. The defeat at the hands of Your Majesty was indeed fate, so why should we complain? If we want to express hatred, we can only hate the Khitans for living together with Your Majesty in this world, and hate the Khitans for not knowing the destiny and being Your Majesty's enemy."
"Hahaha!" After hearing what Han Derang said, Emperor Liu finally couldn't help but smile. He even rubbed his eyes excitedly and looked at Han Derang, who had almost no bottom line in his words: "Didn't you hear some rumors and think that I am flattering? Do you think that by using this compliment to make me happy, you can confuse me and achieve your mission? If the Khitan nobles in Mobei heard what you said today, would they get angry and kill you? "
"I'm just telling the truth!" Han Derang still responded calmly: "Your Majesty's merits and greatness are so great that there is no need for a mere compliment from Handerang. Even after returning to Mobei, I still said this. What's more, it is the Khitan people, from top to bottom. , I am also extremely intimidated by Your Majesty and regard Him as a god. How can a mortal dare to fight against a god and defeat His Majesty? He can only think of it as the wrath of God and bring the blame upon himself!"
After Handerang finished speaking, the hall suddenly became quiet. Emperor Liu's eyes wandered over Handerang, examining him repeatedly. Although Handerang felt strange, he did not dare to make any rash moves. He just lowered his head and kept a low profile.
After a long time, Emperor Liu said in an admiring tone: "Famous people are not as good as meeting each other. You can use flattery and flattery in such a way that is neither humble nor arrogant, fresh and refined. How can you be an ordinary person! People like you should have a broader platform to perform." If you have talent, staying in Mobei is too much. Just stay in the court and serve the Han Dynasty!"
Hearing this, Han Derang frowned without trace, paused, and then bowed and responded: "Your Majesty praised me, I am really ashamed. I'd like to say frankly, if it were not for Khitan, I might not be able to achieve this shameful name. The imperial court There are so many talents and wise men, but compared with them, I am just ordinary. I have little ability, and I can barely do my best to promote peaceful exchanges between the Han Dynasty and the Khitan."...
"Haha!" Emperor Liu smiled again, waved his hand, and said, "If this is not my ambition, I won't force it!"
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty!" Han Derang was inexplicably relieved. Although he tried to deal with it calmly, the pressure brought by Emperor Liu was greater than imagined.
"Okay! Tell me your reason for coming!" Emperor Liu's patience seemed to be running out.
Hearing this, Han Derang felt a slight chill in his heart. He took a deep breath, solemnly clasped his fists, and respectfully expressed his feelings to Emperor Liu about the Khitan's surrender to the Han and the intention of harmonizing relations between Han and Liao.
This set of rhetoric was obviously well prepared in private and almost imprinted in his mind, so Han Derang said it very fluently, even particularly emotional, with both reason and reason, and considering the pros and cons of the situation, his persuasiveness was immediately raised.
However, he was facing Emperor Liu, a generation of emperors who had been in charge of the world for decades. He was a single-minded thieves who took life and death from all the people in the world. Although interests were the criteria for his actions, they were by no means the only ones. Sometimes, personal feelings of good and bad , can also determine the outcome of an event.
For example, at this time, when Emperor Liu faced Han Derang's sincere speech, Emperor Liu seemed particularly cold and his words were straightforward: "There is no need to say more about these hypocritical words, they are worthless. You are here on behalf of the Khitan, Although I say I surrender, I must be asking for something from the big man, so let’s be practical!”
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, even with Han Derang's face, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed. The Emperor of the Han Dynasty acted too sharply, always aggressive, and did not give people any sense of moderation. Was he acting casually, or was he too stubborn and arrogant to a certain extent?
Quickly getting rid of the distracting thoughts in his mind, Han Derang hesitated for a moment, and then said sincerely: "To be honest with you, the Khitan really wants something from the big Han! I pray that your majesty can open the border ban and set up a forum to allow the big Han and the Khitan to The free trade of citizens can no longer restrict the salt, tea, wine, and grain that Mobei lacks.
At the same time, the Naiman people are ambitious and growing, and Shi Wei from the north is also constantly invading southward, which will harm the Han sooner or later. The Khitan is willing to join hands with the Han and resist expulsion. "
"Hehehe" After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu was happy again and said almost in a sneer tone: "Why is it all the Khitan wants from the big man, so what good does the big man do?"
"Your Majesty, the Khitan is willing to ally with the Han Dynasty and swear to surrender to the Han Dynasty forever, pay tribute year after year, and never rebel!" Han Derang said solemnly: "Also, if your Majesty has mercy, I will ask for the princess of the Han Dynasty on behalf of my king, and we will form a kingdom of marriage. "
"You are very calculating, and you think too wonderfully!" Emperor Liu said coldly: "The country of marriage is in the past, isn't it? When it's time to break up, there is no mercy. When it's time to fight, life is also at stake. No room left!
I might as well tell you the truth. When the two countries were in conflict in the past, the Khitan still had a chance to get a peace treaty. Now, you have to think about it for yourself. Does Mobei have the qualifications? "
Emperor Liu showed a naked bullying attitude, which made Handerang's face turn pale. Although he was humble before, he was actually a bit pretentious and always maintained his demeanor, a bit willing to accept humiliation for the country.
At this time, under Emperor Liu's cold words, Han Derang seemed to have lost the last bit of his face. He threw himself on the ground and kowtowed hard: "A small country dare not harm a big country. I am here to ask for your majesty's mercy and mercy. If not, I can only Let the big country be left alone and dare not complain”…
Seeing Handerang's gesture, Emperor Liu's expression finally returned to normal. After thinking for a moment, he said: "I understand your purpose of coming. As for whether it is accurate or not, I still need to consider it. Please step back!"
"I'm resigning!" Regarding this, Han Derang felt relieved and disappointed, but he didn't dare to show it. He could only obey and respectfully resigned.
"Also, I heard that you have been visiting Tokyo frequently recently. Since you like it, you should stay a little longer and have a good look. If you can't see all the splendor of Tokyo, wouldn't it be a pity when you return to Mobei?" Emperor Liu said slowly again. Said something.
"yes!"
"Khitan. Mobei" After he left, Emperor Liu frowned and murmured. Obviously, he was a little confused.
After a long time, Emperor Liu returned to normal, his eyes became sharp again, and he said to Yan Tuo: "Pass Xiao Siwen!"
"Your Majesty, Xiao Siwen, see you!" After being summoned by Emperor Liu, Xiao Siwen came in a hurry. As soon as he arrived in front of the emperor, he knelt down quickly, without any signs of aging in his movements.
Looking at Xiao Siwen, Emperor Liu didn't waste any time and said directly: "I have received the intention of the Khitan envoy, and you must have heard about it. I give you a mission. You should convey it to Mobei. If you want to make good friends, you want to lift the ban. , even if you want to ask for the princess, I can agree!
However, I also have conditions, and the first one is to remove Han Derang, Brother Yeluxiu and others. By calling me a minister and paying tribute, I am not just seeking a false reputation. I can make Yelu Longxu king, but from now on, Mobei needs to be Han territory, and I can give it the right to govern itself.
Mobei must accept court officials to settle in and coordinate management. The army in Mobei must be reduced and must be inspected by the court from time to time. When the court mobilizes troops, it must be drafted by the court.
So much for now! "
"Yes! I must convey it properly!" Xiao Siwen listened and thought about it, and couldn't help but feel dumbfounded. If Mobei agreed, he might really become a vassal of the Han Dynasty. This would probably be more beneficial than directly sending troops to conquer.
Emperor Liu murmured: "I am not satisfied with the current Khitan!"
