One Piece of Song Dynasty

Chapter 243 Buy Yanyun (6)

From the letter of credence and the two imperial letters, at least the following points can be seen: . The Song Dynasty did not believe that it had breached the contract and required the Jin Kingdom to continue to fulfill the maritime alliance; . Song Huizong hoped to use money to take back Pingying Luan San Prefecture; . Song Huizong did not have a deep understanding of the adverse effects of the failure of the Northern Expedition.

Perhaps Song Huizong believed that since he could not rely on military power to regain the Yanyun Sixteenth Prefecture, he had to use the power of money to regain it. Using money and wealth to settle political, military or diplomatic struggles is a tradition of the Song Dynasty and a major advantage of the Song Dynasty.

On December , Zhao Liangsi and Zhou Wuzhong left the capital. On December , they met Ma Kuo in Xiongzhou. After Ma Kuo learned about the mission of Zhao Liangsi's trip, he couldn't help but feel worried for Zhao Liangsi. He felt that Zhao Liangsi's trip was very dangerous.

Zhao Liangsi also knew that the mission of this trip was very arduous. He originally just suggested that the Song Dynasty join forces with the Jin Dynasty to destroy the Liao Dynasty and regain Yanjing. However, he did not expect that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty and the Song Dynasty court had an increasing appetite. They not only wanted to regain Yanjing, but also Xijing, and even Xijing. We also need to recover the three states of Pingying and Luan.

Of course Zhao Liangsi knew that the three prefectures of Pingying and Luan were not ceded by Shi Jingtang to Emperor Taizong of the Liao Dynasty, but captured by Emperor Taizu of the Liao Dynasty from Liu Rengong, the military governor of Lulong in the late Tang Dynasty. Now, the Song Dynasty wanted to take back these three states together with Yanjing. Is this possible? Zhao Liangsi felt very unsure.

On this day, Zhao Liangsi came to Yanjing to meet Jin Taizu and presented his credentials. Jin Taizu was very unhappy after seeing this. He said: "Since our two countries made an appointment to attack Khitan from both sides, I have never seen a single person or a horse in the Song army. Now, our army has captured Yanjing on its own. Even so, I have decided to return Yanjing. To the Song Dynasty, I am willing to be on good terms with you and Emperor Zhao. However, I have never promised to camp the three states of Luan and Ping for you. If you must insist, then I think you have bad intentions. Then, you, Yanjing, too Stop wanting it”

Zhao Liangsi was disappointed in front of Jin Taizu and felt very depressed. After returning to the library, he discussed with Zhou Wuzhong for a long time and decided to go to Zong Han to find out the situation.

Zong Han once asked Ma Kuo to send a message to Tong Guan, asking Tong Guan to send someone to send buffalo to Yanjing. When Zhao Liangsi came to Yanjing this time, he also brought buffaloes to Zong Han and a lot of wine and fruits. Zong Han was very happy when he saw it and expressed his gratitude. It happened that Xiyin was also here with Zong Han, so Zhao Liangsi took the opportunity to explain to them the main purpose of his visit to Yanjing this time.

When talking about political affairs, Zong Han's face immediately became serious. He said: "Many things are still undecided, and it is difficult for me to express my position."

Zhao Liangsi pleaded: "Although the major issues between the two countries have been decided, we still hope to discuss the matter of the three states of Pingping and Luan. These three states do not have much land, they are all mountainous, and they are not rich. Give it back to me as well."

Yingping Luanzhou, located in the present-day Lulongluan County of Tangshan, Hebei Province, has a dangerous terrain and many passes. It is an important passage from the Northeast to North China, and it is also a battleground for military strategists. The strategies of the emperors and generals of the Song and Jin Dynasties towards this place The values ​​are all clear.

Zong Han said bluntly: "I'm afraid this won't work. My emperor attaches great importance to the three states of Camping, Ping and Luan, and the generals don't agree to give it to you. If you insist on it, I'm afraid Yanjing will also be in trouble. You don't know , many people now oppose returning Yanjing to the Song Dynasty."

Xi Yin said with a strong attitude: "You have always insisted on asking for the support of the three states of Pingping and Luan. Are you trying to close the door and not have peace with me, Dajin? If the emperor doesn't allow it, and if the generals don't agree, I think you will die." Come on, don't waste your breath anymore."

Zhao Liangsi felt helpless. He deeply hated the Song army's military incompetence, which caused him to suffer humiliation in diplomatic activities. Seeing that Zong Han and Xi Yin had very clear attitudes, he understood that under the current situation, there was no room for negotiation in Pingying and Luanzhou.

Zong Han asked Zhao Liangsi: "What do you think about the future taxes in Yanjing?"

Zhao Liangsi was stunned for a moment, thought for a while and replied: "Taxes have been collected everywhere since ancient times. If Yanjing will return to the Song Dynasty in the future, then of course the taxes in Yanjing will also belong to the Song Dynasty."

Zong Han smiled slightly and said: "You can't say that. Don't forget, we captured Yanjing. Since our emperor promised to give Yanjing to you, you can't take advantage of it for nothing, and you have to show something."

Zhao Liangsi asked puzzledly: "How do you express it?"

Zong Han said: "You should give us some of the taxes from Yanjing. Otherwise, Yanjing and the six states under its jurisdiction will not be given to you. Please return all the Song troops who crossed the border, including Pharmacist Guo, who must also withdraw from Zhuozhou. "

Zhao Liangsi was surprised: "How can one acquire land without paying taxes?"

Xiyin interjected: "Yenjing is no better than other places. Yanjing has been a prosperous place since ancient times. We return such an important territory to you and ask you to share some of Yanjing's taxes with us. This is not excessive. What else do you care about?"

Zhao Liangsi pondered for a while and said: "There are many tax contents, and the various items are very complicated. It will be troublesome for you to transport them if you want them. It is better to convert the tax directly into silver silk." Zong Han and Xi Yin looked at each other and smiled.

Xiyin said: "As long as you agree to share some taxes with us, the conversion can be discussed easily."

Zong Han asked: "How much silver silk should be converted into?"

Zhao Liangsi replied: "I have no right to answer this. I need to go back to Beijing and ask the court to make a decision."

"Mr. Lang, today I met Mr. Fan Wang in front of Narcissus Residence." Niu San reported to Liang Xinghui.

Liang Xing said: "Oh, Mr. Fan Wang actually came to Yanjing, then you have been in contact with them."

Niu San replied: "In order to avoid others' suspicion, I just said a few words. The two gentlemen said that they are only temporarily living in the Jin Army camp outside the city. The Jin Emperor, Wanyan Zonghan, Wanyan Xiyin and other Jin Guo The top brass is there too.”

Liang Xing asked: "What does temporary residence mean?"

Niu San said: "I heard from the two gentlemen that the Kingdom of Jin seems to be still negotiating with the imperial court over the ownership of Yanjing."

Liang Xing asked again: "Did you say anything else?"

Niu San shook his head and said: "No, the time is too short, I only said so much."

Liang Xing said: "Then you didn't make an appointment with the two gentlemen. Find a time to meet again."

Niu San said: "No, our meeting was too sudden. Shuixianju is not open now, so I don't dare to make an appointment with these two gentlemen."

Liang Xing sighed: "This is someone's negligence. It seems that someone needs to go to the Jinjun camp to see Wanyan Xiyin. So Niu San, you go prepare two hundred taels of gold for someone, and then follow someone to the Jin camp." , and then you see if there is still a chance to meet the two gentlemen again. I think that after the two gentlemen see you, they will definitely go back and write a secret letter. If they meet you, take the secret letter back and give it to the two gentlemen again. Write a secret letter and you give it to them.”

Niu San cupped his fists and said, "Yes, Mr. Lang, I will prepare now."