The battles in the court have always been "moisturizing and silent", and there are storms beneath the waves. Political games are more often a win-win situation for both parties or a compromise, but it is also indispensable for life and death.
Ye An has never been optimistic about Cao Yongli. He is a military general who entered the officialdom with kindness and Ming Jing. He is said to be from Ming Jing, but who doesn't know how much literary talent he has?
What really won the favor of the late emperor and Liu E was his ability to kill enemies and fight, but it was a pity that generals were really dispensable in the Song Dynasty.
The reason why he was able to sit in the position of Privy Council had little to do with his repeated military exploits. Instead, it was related to his political achievements when he was a literary scholar.
Standing in the Daqing Hall, Ye An felt like he was standing outside the world. Watching envoys from all ethnic groups presenting gifts to Zhao Zhen, he was shocked to realize that the Chinese Han Dynasty had been standing at the top of the world's nations since ancient times.
From Emperor Qin to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the Chinese Han Dynasty of the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty has been continuing and has been at its peak. Even though the Song Dynasty has declined, the majesty of the prosperous age can still be seen in the Daqing Palace.
The officials dressed in gorgeous court uniforms, the imperial guards whose mighty armor radiates golden light in the sun like gods descending from heaven, the palaces with carved beams and painted decorations, and the humble messengers all reveal the power of this dynasty.
Ye An shook his head slightly and smacked his mouth. The first time he saw such a prosperous age, he might find it shocking, but after seeing it too much, and knowing the future direction, the anger and powerlessness in his heart had already swallowed him up, and even a little
I hate this kind of prosperity.
The so-called "arrangement of battle" means that envoys from all ethnic groups come forward to present gifts. But this time, Ye An was surprised to see the familiar fat man among the envoys' team.
Bayi's appearance was both reasonable and unexpected. Listening to the generous gift list he brought, Ye An could only smile bitterly. On the contrary, Li Di, who rarely appeared next to him, was quite curious: "Why is Yehou like this?"
What does it look like? Is it possible that the Falcons are not polite enough this time?"
Li Di is not an ordinary person. He was the guest of the prince when Zhao Zhen was in Qiandi. He is a true confidant. Ye An quickly crossed his hands and saluted: "It's not that I am not polite, I just feel a little sad."
"Sad? Well! It's almost the same. It's not easy for the Uighurs in the Western Regions. This time I sincerely visited you, but it's a pity that I came back without success. It's sad and lamentable!"
Li Di is a sensible person, a straightforward person, and an emotional person... As a courtier of the Song Dynasty, looking at the fat envoy Bayi who bowed to the Song Dynasty and carefully maintained the relationship, he still couldn't bear it.
"No matter how humble the Uighurs are, they can't get any real help in the Song Dynasty. It might even make the Dangxiang people feel resentful. It's not worth the gain! It's a bit stupid."
Ye An shrugged and turned around. Bayi looked at him through the crowd, with such a friendly look that it was impossible to look at him.
"Ye Hou is quite considerate of the Uighurs! I heard that you have contact with the Uighur princess of Gaochang, is it because you are sympathetic to her?"
Li Di glanced at Bayi, who was looking over, and joked with a smile. Ye An crossed his hands and waved: "Scholar Li doesn't dare to say that. If it spreads to his family, he will be in trouble!"
"They say you are henpecked. This time I saw it. It was just a casual comment, but it made you so uneasy! Haha..."
Ye An smiled bitterly and was about to say something when he saw Li Di blinking repeatedly. He immediately looked at his nose, nose and heart without saying anything. When the censor in the palace looked at him, Li Di actually showed a sly smile: "Today's arrangement is correct."
It was originally a festive day, but when the foreign envoy came, we couldn't talk and couldn't relax for a while!"
Chatting with Li Di, you will soon find that he is a person who makes people feel close to each other very easily. He is like an obedient elder who makes you feel uninhibited.
Of course, you can't say that such a person is not suitable for politics. In the second year of Jingde, Emperor Zhenzong of Song Dynasty, Li Di passed the imperial examination and passed the first place. In the second year of Tianxi Emperor, he was appointed as Minister of Civil Affairs and Prince Shaofu by Emperor Zhenzong. Tong Zhongshu
The subordinate Ping Zhangshi is also the prime minister. Throughout the history of the Song Dynasty, there were few promotions and treatment like this.
Ye An couldn't help but sigh. Although this era was too oppressive, he had to admit that the literati of this era had an indescribable delicacy and kindness. Countless famous ministers came from this world. Can you say it is not good?
Ye An felt that perhaps it was the presence of a benevolent and righteous gentleman like Li Di as a courtier in the Song Dynasty that made this era so beautiful that people thousands of years later would look back on it with even greater yearning.
This is in line with what later generations often say, the quality of an era does not depend on whether the country is strong or not, but on whether the backbone of the country's court is still as straight.
This time, the Gaochang Uighurs represent the entire Xizhou Uighurs. Compared to other Uighurs in Gaochang, they are basically incompetent. However, in the Daqing Hall, Bayi, who represents the Gaochang Uighurs, is so small.
The Khitan envoys, Dangxiang envoys, Goryeo envoys, Dali envoys, Yue envoys, etc. stood in the main hall, representing the interests of various regions around the Song Dynasty.
Even the envoys from the Tibetan tribes, who looked slovenly, were more confident than Bayi.
Ye An clearly felt that under the gaze of the party messenger, Bayi's fat face was full of nervousness, but he still had that humble smile, as if he was the lowest when facing anyone.
exist.
This time, Ye An and Li Di shook their heads at the same time and smiled bitterly at each other. Ye An whispered: "The Western Region has been the trading place of our Han family since ancient times. The goods from the Western Region in Tokyo City are in demand, but the price is extremely high.
It’s all because of Dangxiang’s difficulties. Fortunately, with the two states of Gansu and Liang, the trade route has not been cut off. But if the two states of Gansu and Liang are lost, our road to the west of the Song Dynasty will be cut off!"
Frowning slightly, Li Di looked at Ye An thoughtfully and said, "You are the only one who is tough on the Party in the DPRK, Ye An and Ye Changsheng!"
Ye An smiled bitterly and said: "The Battle of Huanzhou made Changsheng understand the identity of the Dangxiang people. Although they intervened in Huanzhou and Xiqiang, they intended to disrupt our border state and had no time to take care of the sweet and cool land! But... above the court
,If no one believes in me, what can I do to live forever?"
"Dangxiang was originally a member of the Song Dynasty, but he still retains the nomadic looseness and ambition in his heart. Li Deming has the tendency to establish himself as the king in Qingzhou, which may be a long-term problem for the Song Dynasty!"
To Ye An's expectation, Li Di actually hit the point with one word. Not many people in the court could see this. Many people still looked at the problem from the perspective of the past, thinking that the party members were vassals of the Song Dynasty. However,
Because they are stronger, they will have a disobedient heart, but after all, it is a small problem, and they only need a combination of kindness and power to make them return to their hearts.
Ye An didn't care about anything but the two states of Ganliang and Ganliang. These two places were the key points of Dangxiang and the channel for the Song Dynasty to connect with the Western Regions. Once these two places were lost, the situation between the Song Dynasty and Dangxiang would turn sharply.
.
The Western Regions should obviously be the target of the Song Dynasty, but no one in the court could see such a simple and clear thing. Even the officials of the Song Dynasty treated Bayi, the Uighur envoy, with indifference.
Ye An could only sigh in his heart and couldn't do anything else... Although he exploited Rosanna, it was just business. Deep down in his heart, he least wanted the Uighurs to be destroyed.