() "That's all, Han Jiang, you can go and reply to the Xia envoy. The boundary demarcation can be agreed, and the withdrawal talks can be abandoned. This is your own domestic military affairs, and there is no need to bring it to the table for negotiation."
Han Jiangshen was so depressed that he bowed and agreed.
"You continue talking, no one else can interrupt, wait until Han Jiang finishes speaking and discuss it together." Zhao Zhen didn't want to see any noise.
"The second item is that the Xia envoy proposed to reduce the amount of money and food compensation initially requested. He only requested that the amount be restored to the level agreed upon by the Shenzong Dynasty. The annual grant of silk was still 130,000 pieces, 50,000 taels of silver and 20,000 taels of silver.
Jin of tea leaves, from now on, we will follow the old rules and never change."
"The third item is that the Xia envoy prayed to the Song Dynasty to open the Yanbian market to the mutual market and open up bilateral trade. He promised to send large quantities of green salt, fur, cattle and mutton meat to the Song Dynasty in exchange for rice, cotton and other goods, and prayed to send craftsmen to assist the Xia people.
Build houses and cars, imitate the Song Dynasty in building residences, and learn the words and deeds of the etiquette country of the Song Dynasty."
Han Jiang said the remaining two items in one breath, and finally said: "I think that this time the Xia people are sincere. These two items are not excessive, and their attitude is humble and polite. The emperor governs the country with benevolence."
, we can finally influence these barbarians." ..
Zhao Zhen was in a happy mood and said with a smile: "Li Yuanhao finally gave in. These three proposals are quite sincere. Do you think these three proposals can be accepted except for the withdrawal of troops according to Fan Aiqing's wishes?"
The ministers beamed with joy and congratulated each other loudly: "This peace agreement will be completed soon. Our Song Dynasty has finally put an end to the rebellion of the Western Bandits. Congratulations to the Emperor. Congratulations to the Emperor."
Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "It's all because of your hard work for the country. I dare not lose your credit. I am very happy that the border can finally have long-term peace and stability, and millions of people in the northwest can finally return to their homeland."
Living a peaceful life is the joy of my Song Dynasty and the joy of the imperial court."
In the midst of the excitement, Zhao Zhen saw that Yan Shu, Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi, Fu Bi and others had no joy on their faces. His heart skipped a beat. These people didn't look happy at all. Could it be that they didn't accept such favorable terms?
Are you satisfied?
Zhao Zhen had to understand the situation. He understood that these people were all people he could rely on. Although he was the emperor, he was actually not as sensitive to political affairs as they were. Zhao Zhen was self-aware, so he was a benevolent king.
It is said that benevolence means that he can be generous, he can be courteous to the virtuous, he can recognize his mistakes and correct them.
"Yan Aiqing, what do you think of this three-article peace agreement?" Zhao Zhen had to make them express their stance, otherwise he would feel uneasy.
Yan Shu looked serious, shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, I haven't thought it through yet. I just suggest not to agree rashly for the time being."
Most people understood what Yan Shu meant. This was a man who had both sides. With Yan Shu's intelligence, how could he be so slow to respond to the three simple terms of the peace agreement? To ask the emperor to postpone the agreement was to reserve his opinion.
I just don't want to object publicly.
Zhao Zhen wanted to ask Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi, but when he saw that these two people had very bad looks on their faces, he didn't want to make a scene in the court, so he turned to Su Jin, who had a calm look on his face. He shouldn't be like Han and Fan.
He is thin and tough, but his attitude more or less represents the attitudes of the three northwest officials.
"Su Jin, please tell me your views on these three items." Zhao Zhen looked at Su Jin with a smile.
Su Jin pointed to her nose and asked, "Me?"
The ministers laughed, and Zhao Zhen also laughed: "Are you distracted? Are you anxious to go home to announce the good news?"
Su Jin smiled and said: "The emperor is making fun of you. Why doesn't the emperor ask Fan Shuai and Han Shuai for his opinion?"
Zhao Zhen thought it was funny, tilted his head and said: "I will ask you one by one, starting with you."
Su Jin said: "I don't want to say it."
Zhao Zhen said in astonishment: "Why don't you want to say it?"
Su Jin said: "Because... I'm afraid I will offend people."
Zhao Zhen said: "Speak, I ask you to speak."
Su Jin took a breath, the smile on his face faded, and he said sternly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for the crime of disrespect."
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "I ask you to express your opinion in so many ways. I forgive you, but you must not speak blindly."
Su Jin cupped his hand in thanks, glanced at the other people who were looking at him, and finally stayed on Han Jiang. Suddenly he pointed at Han Jiang and cursed: "What the hell do you think you are the leader of negotiations? Do you have any brains?"
How dare you bring up such an obvious traitorous clause in the court, and your book has been read to a dog? You are an idiot, but you are still ranked second in this class. I feel ashamed to be in the same class as you!"
All the civil and military officials were petrified, and their eyes were dancing on the ground. Su Jin started to curse like a shrew as soon as he opened his mouth. He also insulted Han Jiang in front of the emperor and all the officials. Han Jiang was also a fifth-rank official. Now,
He was also a popular person in front of the emperor. He was recommended by Du Yan to serve as the negotiation envoy for the Xia people. In addition, his father Han Yi was a veteran of two dynasties. Everyone had to give him some face. Su Jin actually insulted him like this.
This is too outrageous.
Han Jiang's mind was confused. Why did Su Jin suddenly curse at him? He and Su Jin had nothing to do with each other. They had tried their best in this negotiation, and the three clauses also won the emperor's approval. How could this Su Jin's feelings be touched?
Reverse scale?
Han Jiang was originally dissatisfied with Su Jin, so he naturally refused to be insulted at this moment. After reacting, he immediately counterattacked: "Master Su, please control your words. This is above the court. You are like a villain in the street. If word spreads,
People have seen the joke of our Song Dynasty court, and I don’t want to argue with you; Your Majesty, I would like to ask Mr. Su to tell me the reason for insulting me. My family has a pure and loyal family, and I have been criticized for no reason this time. I would like to give me a
justice."
Zhao Zhen regretted that he had forgotten that Su Jin was not a fuel-efficient person in the first place. He thought that after becoming an official, he would be more calm after months of hardship in the northwest. Unexpectedly, he still had the same virtue, and this time it was even better.
, he actually insulted his colleagues, this behavior must not last long.
"Su Jin, you are too presumptuous." Zhao Zhen said angrily.
"Su Jin, do you take the Emperor and the ministers seriously? This is above the imperial court, and you are no longer a common merchant in Japan. Please respect yourself." Du Yan echoed without losing the opportunity.
Although Xia Song didn't say anything, he was full of gloating. This was a situation he liked to see. Su Jin, a stupid young man, had offended the public this time.
Su Jin sneered and said: "It's ridiculous, scolding is still light. Tens of thousands of soldiers in the northwest shed blood on the battlefield, and the fruits of victory were squandered by these ignorant people. I scold you Han Jiang because I think you are worthy of scolding. If I didn't
If you scold you, tens of thousands of heroic souls in the northwest will pester you every day to demand an explanation."
"Su Jin, if you continue to talk nonsense, I won't tolerate you." Zhao Zhen's face turned pale with anger. This kid was too troubled.
Su Jin calmed down his emotions, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, please resign and go into seclusion. I will no longer work."
Zhao Zhen was trembling with anger and said angrily: "Do you think going in and out of the court is child's play? If you have something to say, just say it properly. You don't have to insult your colleagues to lose your grace. You are now a high-ranking official in the northwest. How can you be so impulsive?
I’m so disappointed.”
Yan Shu quickly stopped Su Jin and said, "Su Jin, please admit your mistake to the emperor. Why don't you change your temper? Don't you know what to say?"
Su Jin said: "Your Majesty, of course I have to tell you the reason for scolding him. If you think I should apologize, then I will apologize."
Zhao Zhen patted the handrail and said, "Why don't you tell me quickly?"
Su Jin stretched out his hand to take off the official hat on his head, and took off his official uniform and put it on his arm. He looked like he was ready to resign and go into seclusion. Zhao Zhen looked at his pretentiousness while holding back his anger, and suppressed his anger.
Make a sound.
"Your Majesty, gentlemen, I would like to ask everyone here why the war between the Song Dynasty and the Western Bandits started?"
Someone said: "What's the point of asking? Of course, the Western thieves will judge the country to be independent, and then I will conquer it with a large army."
Su Jin sneered and said: "It's hard for anyone to remember this. The Xia people were originally our territory of the Song Dynasty. The reason for conquering them was because of the rebellion of the Song Dynasty and the independence of the Song Dynasty. In fact, the Song Dynasty had already lost control of the Xia people. It was not easy to conquer them in the first place.
It’s because I can’t live up to my reputation, and I’m afraid that other vassal countries will follow my example, am I right?”
Everyone was silent. Zhao Zhen naturally knew that Su Jin had spoken what was in everyone's heart. The Song Dynasty really wanted to save face, so he raised troops to attack the self-reliant Li Yuanhao. But in fact, before that, he had already been unable to give orders to the Xia people.
Of course, I can’t blame myself for this. As early as the Taizu Taizong Dynasty, after the army was defeated by Xixia, this situation had already existed. It was just that the Xia people were well-behaved at the time and professed their vassalship to the Song Dynasty, so they could save their face and let it go.
Su Jin continued: "This is the cause of the war, so what are the prerequisites for the terms of the peace negotiation now? Is it just for the sake of peace negotiation? Then why did we send troops to conquer in the first place? Isn't this a slap in the face? Besides, the war in the northwest is now going on.
Reversal, the Dangxiang people returned in defeat. At this time, it is not we who want to negotiate peace, but Li Yuanhao who urgently needs to negotiate peace. At this time, the initiative of negotiation is in our hands. Why do I not see a word in the negotiation terms mentioning letting Xia people
Cancel the founding of the country? This is the main premise of negotiations."
Everyone suddenly realized, yes, rebelling against the Song Dynasty was the trigger. Naturally, the peace negotiation was to let the Xia people cancel the establishment of the country. Only then would they return to their old ways and save their face. Otherwise, they would really be slapping themselves in the mouth for the sake of the peace negotiation.
Peace was negotiated.
Zhao Zhen nodded secretly. It wasn't that he hadn't thought of this. He just felt that if he proposed this, the negotiations between the two parties would inevitably break down. Zhao Zhen didn't want to fight anymore, so he pretended to be confused.
"Master Su, do you think the Xia people will agree to your wishful thinking?" Du Yan said coldly.
Su Jin said angrily: "Do we agree with them or not? Do we need to think about it for them? Why didn't Li Yuanhao ask us if we agreed when he led his army to attack the Song Dynasty?"
"But what if the party members don't agree to this premise? Should we continue to fight?" Xia Song asked.
Su Jin sneered and said: "This is the premise of the peace negotiation. Regardless of whether they agree or not, it at least shows that the Song Dynasty does not tolerate betrayal. Otherwise, several vassals in the southeast and northwest will think that the Song Dynasty condones betrayal. This is not a
The issue of party members is related to the attitudes of all parties. Many eyes are looking at us, how can we allow the Xia people to get away with it?"
"But...if we fight again, are you confident that we can win again? Wouldn't it be nice to just give up when things are good? Too much is too little." Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Dexiang said boldly.
Su Jindao: "No one can guarantee victory. At the beginning, Taizu's elite soldiers and generals were as strong as clouds. The Dangxiang people were still a weak tribe at that time, but they were not able to conquer them. Now the soldiers are not as good as those of Taizu's dynasty, and
Xia has also become a climate. With one ebb and flow, it is not easy to conquer them. Moreover, the three kingdoms of Song, Xia and Liao are at odds. Destroying Xia will cause Liao to join forces with them, which will bring disaster. Therefore, I do not advocate the continued use of troops; but
This does not hinder the premise of our negotiation; if they do not agree, we will continue to fight, can the Xia people outlast us?"
Everyone understood what Su Jin meant. Su Jin's meaning was very clear. Face must be restored. The Xia people were unable to fight anymore. Even if the peace negotiation failed, at least the status quo would be maintained. However, for the surrounding countries, it showed that they would not tolerate betrayal.
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"That's not the only thing that deserves to be scolded." Su Jin pointed the finger at Han Jiang, who was so filled with grief and anger that she couldn't even stand.