To put it simply, Su Xian's method was to use the 30,000 Liao army prisoners to instigate conflicts among the various tribes of the Liao Kingdom, so that they would be in chaos first and have no time to take care of themselves.
The ruling structure of the Liao Kingdom was different from that of the Central Plains Dynasty.
The Liao Emperor sat in the center and governed various tribes. Each tribe had its own chief, called "Khan" or "Great Khan", such as Qimin Khan, Dulan Khan, Datou Khan, etc.
The various tribes have been at war for many years, and the feud is difficult to resolve.
Later, the Liao emperor unified all the grassland tribes and implemented a "balance" strategy among the tribes. While consolidating his rule, he also reduced the conflicts and frictions between the tribes.
However, contradictions and frictions have only been reduced, not eliminated, and cannot be eliminated.
Su Xian and the others decided to make a fuss here.
It would have been better if those 30,000 Liao army prisoners had died on the battlefield, and all would have been over, but they did not die, they were still alive, which gave the tribes where the prisoners lived a glimmer of hope.
Young and strong men are the tribe's greatest support, and the wives of captives also eagerly hope that their husbands can return home.
But now, it’s said that there is no redemption.
What I had hoped for before is now how disappointing I was.
When it comes to the rise and fall of the tribe, the tribes will not ignore it, and the wives of the captives will not sit still and wait for death... These contradictions are points that can be exploited.
Through clever operation, the old grudges between the tribes and even between the tribes and the Liao court can be leveraged, and then the strategic purpose of disrupting the Liao Kingdom can be achieved, so that they have no time to take care of Daliang.
After listening to Su Xian's explanation, Li Youqing immediately understood the genius of this plan.
She is not stupid, in fact she is quite smart, otherwise she would not be able to hold the position of "prime minister" as a woman.
Just listen to her smile and say:
"When the quarrel among the various tribes of Liao Kingdom breaks out, the Emperor of Liao will be very worried. In the short term, he will immediately continue the previous negotiations. In the long term, he will concentrate on dealing with their internal conflicts and have no time to take care of me, Daliang!"
"That's right! When they come to us in a hurry to continue negotiations, it's our turn to hold on. In my opinion, the previously agreed ransom can be doubled: ten stones of grain in exchange for one prisoner!" Su Xian said with a smile.
"Ten stones of grain for one prisoner? It's hard to trick the Liao Kingdom once. According to the official's opinion, why not add ten times more? How about one hundred stones of grain for one prisoner?" Wang You suggested sadly.
"inappropriate!"
Wang Sima waved his hand and said: "Too much is not enough. If Emperor Liao desperately fights back at all costs, or even uses this to divert internal conflicts, the gains will outweigh the losses."
Li Youqing nodded and said with a smile:
"Yes, what Wang Sima said is reasonable... Well, your Majesty must be having a headache over this matter. When someone comes, he will immediately write a divorce letter and rush it 800 miles to the capital of Shen, informing us that we are about to send someone secretly to the Liao Kingdom... "
"yes!"
Qiudian's army left the tent.
Li Youqing looked at Su Xian and Wang Sima again and said with a smile:
"This plan can not only solve our urgent needs, but the biggest effect is to give me, Daliang, at least three months of breathing space... This is a strategy to stabilize the country. Afterwards, I will report to your majesty to ask for credit for you!"
"I'll thank you in advance, Your Highness..."
Su Xian and Wang Sima were both very happy. If this plan was implemented properly, they might still be famous in history. Even Su Xian was excited about such an honor.
For a time, the emperor and his ministers were enjoying themselves in the big tent, and the worries just now were swept away.
After laughing for a while, Li Youqing suddenly asked:
"But...who is suitable to secretly go to the Liao Kingdom to carry out this confidential matter? Ordinary people are definitely not suitable. This matter is related to the rise and fall of our country, so we must be cautious. Do you have a suitable candidate?"
"..."
After he finished speaking, the big tent suddenly became quiet.
Everyone, you look at me and I look at you.
The candidates sent to the Liao Kingdom...are indeed another difficult problem.
This person must be very familiar with the Liao Kingdom and must have certain abilities. They go deep into the enemy's country alone and engage in espionage activities, which ordinary people are really not qualified for.
After a while.
Su Xian suddenly thought of a candidate:
"Mighty Duke, Yan Dashan. He has been undercover in the Liao Kingdom for several years. He is very familiar with the Liao Kingdom. His ability is not weak, and he should be qualified for this arduous task."
"Mighty Duke..." Li Youqing nodded slowly, "Yes, he is indeed qualified, but..."
At this time, Wang Sima also thought of a candidate:
"Second Prison Officer, Capture the Thousand-Faced Fox. He is good at disguising himself. He has secretly sneaked into Liao, Shu, Nanchen, Nanchu and other countries. He should be able to do it!"
"The Second Chief of the Criminal and Prison Department, Thousand-Faced Fox..." Li Youqing smiled bitterly and said, "The Second Chief of the Prison Department is also a suitable candidate, but... after all, he is from the Criminal and Prison Department, so even if he comes to this palace, he may not be able to recruit him. he."
"..."
After Su Xian and others heard this, they also murmured in their hearts.
Because of his special experience, Yan Dashan was a little indifferent to the court. Although the Queen criticized this, Yan Dashan seemed to be the spiritual belief of the Daliang soldiers and should not be acted upon.
As long as Yan Dashan doesn't do anything outrageous, not even the Queen will touch him.
Therefore, if Dashan declined to go to Liao in secret, Li Youqing had no choice. After all, this was not his responsibility...
As for the second prison officer, the Thousand-Faced Fox, not to mention, they are generally only responsible to the Queen. Even if the sky falls, no one else can command them.
Li Youqing couldn't help but smile bitterly. Although Dashan and Thousand-faced Fox were good people, they were not people she could command at will. But besides the two of them, were there any other suitable candidates?
At this time, Su Xian took a step forward and said: "Your Highness, please don't worry. I should be able to persuade Duke Weiwu to voluntarily go to the Liao Kingdom, but your Highness and all of you need to cooperate."
Li Youqing was immediately overjoyed and asked him what he could do?
Su Xian pursed his lips and said in his heart: "Big mountains, big mountains, the situation is forcing you, don't blame me for tricking you. After all, you also hope for peace in the world, right?"
"..."
Outside the Chinese army's tent.
Yan Dashan and Yang Zhilan are waiting here.
Yang Zhilan has a cold temperament and is usually difficult to talk to. Yan Dashan is used to it, and usually does not disturb other people's purity with words.
When Yang Zhilan accidentally looked over, he grinned honestly.
Suddenly, a female general in bright armor walked out of the tent. She was Li Youqing's confidant Dong Dianjun. Dongdianjun glanced around and walked straight over after seeing Yan Dashan.
Dong Dianjun also knew the details of Yan Dashan, but because Yan Dashan didn't want to make it public, she lowered her voice and shouted: "The Duke."
"Dongdian Army?" Yan Dashan was a little confused.
"Jun Gong, please enter the account and make a statement." Dong Dianjun made a gesture of invitation.
Yan Dashan shook his head gently and declined: "There is no prince here. I am just a small guard. How can I get into this big tent?"
Dong Dianjun was stunned, thinking that Duke Weiwei was indeed indifferent to the court... so he immediately changed his words and said: "The Duke has misunderstood. It is not the princess who invites you in, but Su Shenyi. He has something to tell you."
"Then what are you waiting for? Please lead the way from Dongdian Army!" Yan Dashan changed the topic and took a step towards the tent, then turned back to look at her, actually urging her.
Dong Dianjun: "..."
