Chen Tong ran away like a gust of wind. He didn't expect that a simple negotiation on yearly coins would involve so many conspiracies and tricks. He would be caught if he was not careful.
At this time, Chen Tong realized that everything Ye An did was for a reason, and it was not a blind consent to the unreasonable behavior of the Liao people.
In fact, from the beginning, Ye An discovered the problem early.
The documents of the Liao Dynasty were their trump card. If they wanted to play word games, there was almost no chance of success for Ye An.
Even if he didn't notice it, the civil servants of the Song Dynasty would not ignore that the Han Dynasty lasted for thousands of years, and their attainments and emphasis on writing were unmatched by foreigners.
Ye An even felt that this was a trap deliberately left by Han Chongan. As a Han minister, it was impossible for him not to know that the Song people attached great importance to documents, especially the documents of the Liao Dynasty.
The atmosphere in the Zhengshi Hall was strange. Although Wang Zeng, who was originally calm, was sitting on a chair, he looked like he was rushing out. As for Lu Yijian, he couldn't sit still and paced back and forth in the Zhengshi Hall.
Wang Zeng and Lu Yijian suddenly changed their expressions, but Ye An said: "Originally it was one hundred thousand guan of money and two hundred thousand guan of silk, but now it has become two hundred thousand guan of money and two hundred thousand guan of silk. I asked for one hundred thousand more."
Although there is room for negotiation on silk, the word "tribute" will make me, the Song Dynasty, lose all face. Chang Sheng guessed that this was a delaying strategy of the Liao people!" In the eyes of Wang Zeng and Lu Yijian, money no longer matters.
Yes, even this difference is absolutely unacceptable. Even though the Song Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty were brotherly countries, Gongke was different.
Ye An bowed again and said: "Two husbands, I have to speculate a little bit. This move of the Liao people is a pre-emptive strike to disrupt the heart of our country by doubling the annual coins. Under the doubled annual coins, if we fail to discover it,
The inappropriateness of the payment will naturally make the Liao people realize that they are paying tribute. If they find that it is inappropriate, they can shirk it and take advantage of it to make money!"
Lu Yijian stroked the beard on his chin and walked a few steps in the political hall. He turned to look at Ye An and said: "You are planning to give the Liao people all their demands at once, catching them off guard, and then use this move to pressure the Liao envoys."
The regiment forces it to change?! Good! Wonderful! Correct! It seems that your seemingly useless right to drink is the finishing touch that makes the Liao people unpredictable!"
He said everything that needed to be said. Wang Zeng just sat on the side and nodded slightly. He interrupted Lu Yijian and said, "But Changsheng! The Liao people are cunning and cunning. You have to be extremely careful. You don't know where they will fall back."
where."
Ye An frowned and said: "In my opinion, it should be accepted as a delivery, but there are still some subordinates..."
"Then what word is best for longevity?!"
Being stared at by the two big guys, Ye An felt a little embarrassed and said: "Ye An thinks it's better to do the right thing!"
Lu Yijian had already sat down and regained his composure. He also asked Xia Song: "Ziqiao is a talented scholar and knows the meaning of the classics. What do you think of this word "Yu"?"
As soon as Xia Song was about to stand up, Lu Yijian waved him to sit down. He cupped his hands and said, "Very good. "The Book of Songs Xiaoya" says: "When a gentleman comes to court, He Xiyu will do it." The word "Yu" is very good, very good!"
Although it is good, but next we have to think about how to deal with the Liao people, finalize this word, and completely crush the Liao people's method of overpowering the Song Dynasty in terms of etiquette and momentum.
Giving an extra hundred thousand guans to the Liao people was what Ye An agreed to do. Now it seems that Han Chongan was actually trying to attack the east, using twice as much money to distract the Song Dynasty, and secretly added the word "tribute" to Chen Cang in the document.
middle.
Since you gave more money, you must get equivalent or even excess returns. Ye An has never made a loss-making business.
The most important thing right now is to get the situation back. From Ye An's point of view, both Wang Zeng and Lu Yijian take this matter very seriously.
What else can I do but smile bitterly? The root of everything is not the literal meaning, but the fragile self-esteem of the Song Dynasty and the people of the Song Dynasty.
Taizong's three Northern Expeditions, which resulted in three disastrous defeats, cast a lingering shadow on the army and people of the Song Dynasty. The elite Song army that Taizu left behind when he founded the country was almost exhausted, and his plans for many years failed to come to fruition.
It also caused heavy damage to the economy of the Song Dynasty.
People's hearts seem to be non-existent, but in fact they are everywhere. The confidence of the country is gathered from the hearts and minds of the people.
Otherwise, Taizong wanted to expand the palace ban, but he gave up because the people were unwilling to move?! What if he took Yanyun? In order to win over the people, Taizong spent a lot of effort, but it could not make up for the failure of his Northern Expedition.
The trauma left in the hearts of the people.
So much so that as soon as the people of the Song Dynasty heard about any activities of the Khitans in the north, they immediately became alarmed and even felt that it was difficult to defeat the Liao Dynasty!
Once this idea is deeply ingrained, it gradually becomes an unshakable fact, just like the rope on a young elephant's feet. Even if it grows up and can easily break free from the shackles, it will not take the initiative to do so.
The Battle of Chanyuan is the best example. The dignified Han king and the Emperor of the Song Dynasty were so timid that the prime minister forced him to go to the battlefield.
Of course, Emperor Zhenzong also had some courage. Otherwise, if the emperor was unwilling to go to the battlefield, who could force him to go?!
Although one word on the document was slightly disrespectful, if it were Tang Shi, he would have been able to drag the document in Han Chongan's face on the spot, but now he had to worry about it and use various means to find a solution.
Get more benefits.
I'm afraid the Tang Dynasty never paid the coins to other dynasties. Others must have paid the coins to the Tang Dynasty!
Ye An sat in his seat and said nothing, while Wang Zeng was discussing with Lu Yijian how to get the Liao Dynasty to accept the word "Yu" instead of the word "Gong" in the Song Dynasty.
This scene happened in history. Although it was not Ye An himself, he knew that the Liao Dynasty did not accept the "Yu" from the Song Dynasty at that time, but insisted on using "NA".
Seeing the serious discussion between the two people over a single word, with Xia Song beside him also contributing his intelligence, Ye An tilted his stiff neck and slowly stood up and said: "Two husbands, if you have nothing else to do,
, Changsheng left, and when we discuss tomorrow, Ye An will argue with the Liao people. The most important thing now is how to earn back the extra 100,000 yuan!"
Xia Song smiled and pointed at Ye An and said: "Ye Hou is still thinking about the one hundred thousand guan now. The 100,000 guan doesn't matter at this time. It would be best if you can earn it back. If you can't earn it back, it's okay... Today
What matters is how to get the Liao people to accept our proposal!"
Seeing Xia Song's expression of serving the country and the people, Ye An wanted to punch him in the face. Even when facing Han Chongan, he didn't feel so angry in his heart.
Lu Yijian seemed to see the resentment in Ye An's heart. He sighed slightly and stood up, pulling Ye An towards the door and saying: "Since you have made a mistake in front of others, don't let it be discovered. Go back and have a good rest. I will tell you before the discussion tomorrow."
What should you do!"
Being sent out of the political hall like this by the Prime Minister of the dynasty, Ye An was considered to be taken seriously. Lu Yijian smiled slightly and said: "It is a good thing for young people to have a bloody spirit. Their ambitions should reach the clouds and their ambitions should soar to the sky. But now the Song Dynasty is fighting.
If you can’t, you can’t fight the Liao Dynasty! It’s not too late to take action after recharging your strength!”
Of course Ye An knew what Lu Yijian meant. He didn't want any conflict with the Liao Dynasty, not now or in the future. It would be best for Song and Liao to maintain such a relationship.
If the consumption continues like this, there will come a time when one party cannot bear the consumption anymore and collapses on its own.
Ye An really wanted to give the old man in front of him a big "praise", but it was really like this. The Liao Dynasty did not fall in the hands of the Song Dynasty, but fell under the iron hoof of the Jurchens. The Song people even got a share of the pie.
However, this cup of soup soon became a fatal poison and ruined himself!!
"I know Chang Sheng, I'll say goodbye now!"
After Ye An finished speaking, he saluted Lu Yijian and also saluted Wang Zeng inside the door. When Wang Zeng nodded with satisfaction, Ye An knew that the old guy was really watching his every move, for fear that Lu Yijian would successfully win over him.
Xia Song had no intention of leaving, and Ye An had no intention of waiting for him to turn around and go out from the gate of the Political Affairs Hall. Before the palace servant came over, he spat bitterly at the Suan Ni stone at the entrance of the Political Affairs Hall!
Just as I guessed, their attention was attracted by "dignity" and they completely ignored what they wanted to do.
Who said that the right to drink wine is not important? This year I spent one hundred thousand guan to buy the right to drink wine freely, and next year I can buy other trade rights. Trade protection in this era is more terrifying than in later generations.
Imperial power is above all else. All it takes is one word from the emperor. The wine of the Song Dynasty was lifeless in the Liao Dynasty. However, there were some provisions in the correspondence, that is, the emperor had to take his own face into consideration and could not violate it easily.
Once the business window is opened, it will be a rare opportunity for future dumping of goods!
I don’t want the right to drink, but I want a precedent and a useful weapon that can launch a trade war against the Liao Dynasty!!
At this time, Ye An could only say secretly: Insufficient quality and conspiracy, insufficient quality and conspiracy!