It was the imperial edict issued by the imperial court. In the imperial edict, the imperial court recognized the legitimacy of the Renaissance Army represented by Xingxing to rule Linzhou. Xingxing was granted the title of Lord of Linzhou. As long as this name exists, Linzhou will become an independent country.
The country. This is definitely an unexpected surprise for the Zhe family who actually control Linzhou.
With Linzhou opening the way, Fengzhou and Shengzhou controlled by Yang Dezheng can also be named under the name of Linzhou, the leader of Linzhou, and become a country recognized by the imperial court. Even if the imperial court later discovers that these three states are in the fold.
The Yang family has control in their hands, but they can only break their teeth and swallow it in their stomachs. After reading the imperial edict.
Yang Dezheng told Zhe Yuxun without hesitation, "General Zhe, please send someone to Bianjing again to confirm the affairs of Fengzhou and Shengzhou." After hearing this, Zhe Yuxun shouted loudly.
He smiled and said: "After I learned that you captured Fengzhou, I already sent people to Bianjing." Yang Dezheng said happily: "General Zhe is really a perfect plan." Yang Dezheng invited Zhe Yuxun to enter Fengzhou.
The city lord's palace in the state city.
The two began to talk all night long. In the back hall of the city lord's palace, Zhe Yuxun and Yang Dezheng sat opposite each other. Zhe Yuxun said, "Boy, what are your thoughts next? Can you tell me about it?" Yang Dezheng asked for help.
After serving two cups of tea, he took a sip and said: "I have reached a verbal agreement with Yeqi Ganbo. So Fengzhou is basically stable. But it is hard to say about Shengzhou.
Shengzhou is the territory of the Liao people, and now I have bitten off a piece of meat from the Liao people. After the Liao people find out, they will definitely not let it go." Zhe Yuxun frowned and said, "Do you want me to send the Zhe family army to help?" Yang
Dezheng shook his head and said: "This time we have to face it alone. It is best for the Zhe family not to get involved." Zhe Yuxun asked thoughtfully: "Do you want me to guard against the imperial court or the party members?"
Yang Dezheng said solemnly: "The court! Zhao Heng is not a big-hearted person. So once he knows that he has been deceived, he will probably become angry. At that time, he may attack us behind our backs, so we must be careful
Stay tuned. I'm not worried about Dang Xiang. Li Jiqian suffered a heavy loss in Linzhou, and your tribe's cattle and sheep were plundered by you again. Now is the time when his troops are at their weakest, so he definitely doesn't dare to follow us.
Develop."
Zhe Yuxun frowned and said: "Without the help of our Zhe family, can you cope with the Liao people?" Yang Dezheng smiled confidently: "What are the Liao people to be afraid of? If we really have to fight against the Liao people, whoever loses will win.
Not necessarily. I have already ordered people to build a city in Chenjiakou. As long as the pass in Chenjiakou is built, it can stop the Liao people's 100,000-strong army. Moreover, I have ordered a rapid recruitment of troops in the two states. It should be within the shortest possible time.
Gather one hundred thousand soldiers and horses.
Although they are all new soldiers, plus the city gate of Chenjiakou, it is enough to stop the Liao people. If the Liao people want to attack Chenjiakou, they must have an army of 200,000. If the Liao people are really willing to send 200,000 troops for the sake of a victorious state,
A large army is coming. Then I think the imperial troops will not sit still and wait for death. After all, the 200,000 Liao troops are not the only threat to me."
Yang Dezheng spoke with confidence, but he was unsure in his heart. The reason why he said this to Zhe Yuxun was entirely to reassure Zhe Yuxun. Zhe Yuxun was doubtful of Yang Dezheng's words. The reason why he trusted Yang Dezheng
Part of it is purely because Yang Dezheng's plan in the northwest is a miracle, and it is easy for people to believe that he can still create miracles. Zhe Yuxun asked: "Is there anything else I can help with?"
Yang Dezheng pondered: "Take advantage of this period to recruit more skilled craftsmen from various places. At the same time, keep in close contact with businessmen from various places. Once Zhao Heng finds out about us, he will definitely try every means to weaken our strength.
Zhe Yuxun nodded and said: "I know, I will send Zhong'er to do this after I go back."
Yang Dezheng cupped his hands and said, "Thank you so much, General Zhe." Zhe Yuxun waved his hand and said, "Don't just thank me without thanking him. Now our two families are like grasshoppers on the same rope. One is prosperous and the other suffers."
Don't be so polite." Yang Dezheng grinned and said: "As long as we survive this difficulty, from now on, if we defeat the Yang family, we will have a firm foothold in the northwest. Who wants to go against us?
, you also have to weigh yourself."
Zhe Yuxun smiled knowingly. The two discussed it until late at night, and then went back to their rooms to sleep.
Early the next morning, Zhe Yuxun got up and went back to Fuzhou. Yang Dezheng also began to deal with various things that happened in Fengzhou. The biggest one was the grain and grass escorted by a group of revival infantry.
They were robbed halfway along the road. Yang Dezheng ordered the nearby soldiers and horses to rush to support quickly.
Two days later, Sun Zhi, with a dark face, escorted a large amount of grain and grass into Fengzhou. At the same time, the envoy sent by Zhe Yuxun from the distant Bianjing City had already arrived at the gate of Bianjing City.
A delegation wearing party uniforms entered Beijing and immediately attracted the attention of many people. After entering Beijing, this delegation in party uniforms moved into the newly established inn of Linzhou State. All of a sudden, Bianjing City
The people were excited. In recent days, the most attention-grabbing thing is this mission.
It's not that there is anything special about this mission. After all, there are countless missions that make pilgrimages to Bianjing every year. It is difficult for ordinary missions to arouse everyone's interest. The reason why the people talk about this mission with great interest is because
The main reason is that the leader of this small country is said to be a beautiful woman who has enchanted the country. Anything involving a beautiful woman can easily arouse people's imagination. Many gossips have arisen because of this.
And life is obviously a lie, but everyone likes to get together and talk.
When the Linzhou State's mission entered Bianjing City, a side story spread the most. Rumor has it that the last time the Linzhou State's mission came to Beijing, they had presented a painting of the Linzhou State to the current Holy Emperor.
Zhao Heng, who was obsessed with lust, seemed to be infatuated with the beauty of the ruler of Linzhou. He also ordered the ruler of Linzhou to come to Bianjing to meet her.
This time the envoy from Linzhou Kingdom appeared, many people speculated that it was the leader of Linzhou Kingdom who was invited to meet with Zhao Heng. Some people even vividly said that they had seen the man who had conquered the country and conquered the city in the envoy of Linzhou Kingdom.
The lord of Linzhou. In the eyes of the people, the appearance of the lord of Linzhou is comparable to that of a fairy. In short, the arrival of the Linzhou delegation in Beijing immediately ignited the enthusiasm of the people in Bianjing.
It was such a Linzhou State envoy who was on the cusp of the storm. Their envoy, who didn't know when, quietly appeared at Pang's mansion. The envoy sent by Zhe Yuxun was a pure party member.
Zhe Yuxun had a life-saving grace for this family, so he also chose to join Zhe Yuxun. After the name of the envoy of Linzhou State was delivered to Pang's house, Master Pang quickly received him.
The main reason why Taishi Pang, a busy man, learned from the envoys of Linzhou Kingdom so quickly was that the envoys of Linzhou Kingdom spent a lot of money. The last time the envoys of Linzhou Kingdom came to Beijing, they spent 50,000 taels of silver, each one shining with silver.
The silver ingots turned out to be square holes in Taishi Pang's eyes. Taishi Pang's obsession with money was never-ending.
And he seemed to dare to take any money because of his status and the emperor's favor. After the envoy from Linzhou State entered the main hall of Pang's mansion, he saw Taishi Pang sitting on a high seat with an old look and sipping tea. "The envoy from Linzhou State paid a courtesy visit to Taishi Pang.
"When the envoy from Linzhou met with Master Pang, his attitude seemed very humble.
In fact, in the current era, except for the arrogant envoys of the Liao Kingdom, the rest of the envoys did not dare to show off after meeting Taishi Pang. Taishi Pang glanced sideways at the envoy of the Linzhou Kingdom and saw that he did not bring any gifts.
Subconsciously he looked at the housekeeper in the mansion. The housekeeper shook his head vaguely at Master Pang.
Master Pang's face suddenly became a little ugly, and his attitude became much colder, "Linzhou is a small country that split from Dangxiang. It has been meeting me again and again. What important matter do you want to discuss? If you have anything to say, please speak quickly. I'm in charge.
The Song Dynasty, which is hundreds of times larger than your Linzhou country, is very busy..."
The envoy from Linzhou State was stunned, and then he flattered Taishi Pang and bowed: "Before we talk about business, the envoy from the State of Linzhou has specially prepared a small gift, and I hope that the Prime Minister will accept it." The envoy from Linzhou State took it from his sleeve.
He took out something like a unique fuse handwriting and handed it to Master Pang. Master Pang was stunned and waved his hand for the steward to take it. After the steward took it, he opened it and looked at it. His pupils shrank and he quickly sent it to Master Pang.
before.
Master Pang raised his eyes and saw that it was a fifty-thousand-tael silver note issued by the Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank. And there were two of them. The banknote was a new thing in Bianjing City and was issued by the Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank.
With the banknotes, you can go to the Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank and exchange them for fine silver coins. And the Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank, because it has the backing of Tianjing Xincheng and the national reputation, is very popular among the people of Bianjing City.
of trust.
In addition, this item is extremely easy to carry, so it is also highly praised by the majority of merchants. You must know that before the appearance of banknotes, large transactions or large amounts of money delivery were a very cumbersome matter. For example, someone in Bian
A house is sold in the capital for a total of 10,000 guan. Then it is very likely that when the money is delivered, several large carts will be used to pull the copper coins for delivery. Not only is this inconvenient trouble, but it will also be used by thoughtful people.
Keep an eye on.
For another example, people who often send gifts to Pang's house often carry boxes in and out, and are easily seen by the censor. The upright censor will also impeach Taishi Pang. Although Taishi Pang is not afraid, he is very annoyed. But since the banknote
After they appeared, these problems have been solved. Moreover, there is no need to carry a large amount of money when traveling far away for business.
Currently, there are four branches of Nanguo Money Bank in the Song Dynasty. One is in Bianjing City, one is in Jinling City, one is in Daizhou, and the last one is in Youzhou. The four branches occupy almost four of the branches in the Song Dynasty.
This is an important point. It is also the most prosperous place for commerce. Therefore, after the appearance of banknotes from Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank, it has been quickly accepted by the people of the Song Dynasty. Currently, the two most popular semicolons are Tianjing in Bianjing City.
Xincheng Money Store and Tianjing Xincheng Money Store in Jinling City.
These are the two money banks that connect the north and the south, so they have the most merchants. Of course, after seeing the huge profit model of Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank, many businessmen have imitated it one after another. But compared to the maturity of Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank
, they are still in the start-up stage, and their reputation is not as good as that of Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank. Therefore, after Master Pang saw two banknotes issued by Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank, the expression on his face immediately changed.
His attitude began to become more pleasant. Master Pang had investigated the strength of the Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank, so he would never question the Tianjing Xincheng Money Bank's inability to exchange the money.
One hundred thousand taels. The offer is even more generous. "Hey, I told you a long time ago that when you get here, you don't call yourself an envoy to the country. Although Linzhou Kingdom was just established, it is close to our Song Dynasty.
We are neighbors with only a living, so we shouldn’t be so polite." Taishi Pang asked the envoy of Linzhou to sit down, and then scolded the housekeeper, saying: "You are a bitch, the guests are already here, why don't you serve tea?"
The housekeeper also understood Taishi Pang's temperament, and he was very cooperative and went down to order the maids to serve tea. The envoy of Linzhou State was also a well-informed person, and he had been trained by Zhe Yuxun before, so he understood it very well.
The temperament of all officials in Bianjing City. He had no dissatisfaction with Taishi Pang's inconsistent words and deeds. In fact, he did not have the qualifications.
After sitting down, the envoy of Linzhou State raised his hands and said: "Master Pang, I came here this time because I really have something to ask for." Master Pang asked calmly and calmly: "What's the matter?" Master Pang has encountered many such things.
Time. Didn’t that person who came to the Zhao Mansion come to beg him? The envoy of Linzhou State said solemnly: "To be honest, since my lord was canonized by the king of your country, there have been people in the Dangxiang clan who are dissatisfied with Li Jiqian's rule.
The tribesmen came to surrender one after another. However, after Li Jiqian learned that our lord had betrayed Dangxiang, he led his troops to attack.
Our tribesmen in Linzhou rose up in resistance and barely managed to gain a foothold. During the battle with Li Jiqian, our lord was lucky enough to gain the land of two states. This time the envoy came to Beijing to report this to the lord of your country.
I want to do something, and I hope to be canonized by the king of your country." Master Pang was obviously stunned when he heard this. How long did it take for the small Linzhou Kingdom to expand from one state to three states?
Already?
Master Pang also knew the inside story. He knew who the leader of the Linzhou Kingdom was. He also knew that behind the Linzhou Kingdom there were not only Dangxiang people, but also the great lama of the Bon Religion in the Western Regions. However, even so, it was impossible to follow him so quickly.
The territory of one state is expanded to three states, right? Is there something fishy about this?
Taishi Pang pondered: "I would like to know which two states the Linzhou Kingdom captured?" The envoy of Linzhou Kingdom said: "Fengzhou and Shengzhou." "Fengzhou...Shengzhou?" Taishi Pang said in surprise:
"Shengzhou is a place belonging to the Liao people. Before the civil war with Dangxiang is over, you are going to provoke the Liao people?" In fact, Taishi Pang just wanted to confirm whether the people of Linzhou State were taking over the territory of the Song Dynasty.
After all, the splitting war within Dangxiang and the invasion of the Song Dynasty's territory are two different concepts. As long as he does not take action against the Song Dynasty's territory, Pang Taishi doesn't care how fierce the fighting is within Dangxiang. However, after hearing about Shengzhou, Pang Taishi was obviously
Somewhat astonished. Master Pang was not a simple Confucian scholar who did not understand the art of war. On the contrary, Master Pang had a lot of experience in the art of war.
Therefore, after learning that the Linzhou Kingdom had finished fighting the party and was going to fight the Liao Kingdom, Taishi Pang felt that the Linzhou Kingdom was seeking death. A war on two fronts was originally a taboo on the battlefield. Moreover, he also provoked two people at the same time.
For the Linzhou Kingdom, it was a big country. Especially after provoking the Liao Kingdom, which could compete with the tyrannical Song Dynasty, Pang Taishi felt that the Linzhou Kingdom was completely seeking death.
The envoy of Linzhou Kingdom clearly sensed a kind of sarcasm in Taishi Pang's tone. It seemed to be ridiculing them for not knowing their own capabilities. In response, the envoy of Linzhou Kingdom could only smile bitterly and said: "Taishi Pang, my lord is a very peaceful woman.
, I just want to lead my people to live quietly, and I don’t want to provoke anyone at all. I can’t blame my lord for what happened in Shengzhou. It’s all because the Liao army of Guo Da’s tribe in Shengzhou saw my lord and Li Jiqian in
During the battle in Toyosu, I wanted to take advantage of the situation.
But he didn't expect that his army was going badly and was wiped out by Li Jiqian's troops. After our lord defeated Li Jiqian, he saw how pitiful the people of Shengzhou were under the torture of the Liao people, so he took over Shengzhou." Some people may think,
There is something wrong with what the Linzhou envoy said. The Liao troops fighting in Fengzhou and Guoda were the Yeqi tribe. Why did the Linzhou envoy blame this matter on Li Jiqian?
In fact, what he said is right. Because in the impression of the people of the Song Dynasty, Li Jiqian was the co-leader of the party. In other words, any troop dispatch within the party can be attributed to him. After listening to the words of the envoy from Linzhou, Pang Taishi
After that, the corners of his mouth twitched obviously. Seeing how pitiful the people in Shengzhou were? Did you accept it?
If it is really as simple as you say, then I still think that the people of the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun are pitiful. Why can't I take advantage of the situation and take over the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun? Master Pang was slandering in his heart, but he said: "This
This matter...I'm afraid it won't be easy to handle..." Upon hearing this, the envoy from Linzhou State hurriedly said: "I beg Zhao Xiangguo to help my lord with the matter. When he came this time, my lord emptied all his savings, and all of them were from
The messenger exchanged it for a banknote.
Except for the ones given to the leader of your country, the envoy can present the rest to Xiangguo Zhao after the work is completed." Master Pang opened his mouth and blurted out, "How many are there?" The envoy from Linzhou said with an upright face: "Three
Ten thousand taels of gold..."
"Hiss~" Taishi Pang took a breath of air. This amount was more than any bribe he had ever received. Taishi Pang almost agreed to the request of the Linzhou envoy without hesitation. "Leave this matter to me.
.Tomorrow in court, just tell the truth and leave the rest to me."
The envoy of Linzhou State stood up and saluted Master Pang respectfully. "Thank you, Master Pang." After the envoy of Linzhou State left Pang Mansion, Master Pang hurriedly called the housekeeper, and then asked the housekeeper to take his name card and invite him separately.
The disciples and old friends who were attached to him. In the evening, nearly thirty officials who played an important role in the court all gathered at Pang Mansion. They discussed at Zhao Mansion all night...
The next morning, he went to the Chui Gong Hall in the morning. After Zhao Heng entered the hall from the back hall, he felt that the atmosphere today was a little different. However, he did not ask what happened. Seeing that the ministers did not look panicked, it was obvious that it did not happen.
What bad things happened? After going to court, the ministers discussed some trivial matters.
After a tedious discussion, Taishi Pang raised his hand to Zhao Guangyi and said: "Your Majesty, I have received the letter of credence from Linzhou Kingdom. The envoy from Linzhou Kingdom has come to Beijing again. It seems that there is something important to meet with Your Majesty."
"Linzhou Kingdom?" Zhao Heng has already known about the envoys from Linzhou Kingdom entering Beijing. In fact, Zhao Heng often pays attention to the news of Linzhou Kingdom whether intentionally or unintentionally. There is no other reason. Because he has also heard about the rumors in Bianjing City.
After hearing it more, he began to believe it. Zhao Heng was still very interested in beautiful women, and she was also a beautiful woman who was alluring the country.
"The envoys from Linzhou State came to Beijing and have important matters to meet with them? Then let's invite them to visit." Zhao Heng asked and answered his own questions and directly announced to the envoys from Linzhou State. The envoys from Linzhou State quickly entered under the leadership of Xiaohuang Gate.
Arriving at Chui Gong Hall, behind him were four beauties with curtains on their faces, and a group of golden-armored guards carrying tributes.
"The envoys from this country are here to see His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. I wish His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty a long life and good health, and may your blessings last forever." Zhao Heng's eyes were cast on the four beauties from the beginning. After hearing the compliments from the envoys from Linzhou Kingdom,
, he was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Very good, get back on your feet." "Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty."
What happened after all? Let’s look at the breakdown next time.