Han Shizu

Chapter 1743 There is still a threshold for surrender
Han Derang's coming to the south was also after comprehensive consideration. Although he was far away in Mobei, he was constantly studying the development and changes of the Han Dynasty over the years, as well as the various political, economic, military, and foreign policies implemented by the Han Dynasty.

Although it is difficult to obtain information, many things are just hearsay, and we can only see the flowers in the fog, but with Han Derang's ingenuity, he can get something.

After Yeluxian escaped to the north, the Khitan formulated a national policy to support the people, accumulate national strength, and wait for the time to go south to attack the big Han, restore the old land, and avenge their hatred.

But with the passage of time, this basic national policy has only remained in words. Except for a small number of old people who are immersed in the glory of the past, and shouted a few words from time to time, most of the Khitan authorities have not mentioned it. the point.

After all, the status quo is too real, the national power of the two countries is too disparate, and the Han Empire is too powerful, so powerful that it is hopeless.Even if there is a god-sent opportunity, it will not come in a short time, at least the current generation of Khitan people will hardly see that day.

It is common to live with the situation, and it is the same for the Khitan people, especially those upper-level noble leaders.Although coveted the richness of the south, it is more important to raise more tribesmen, raise more cattle, sheep, horses and camels, and ensure their own power, status, and wealth.Although Mobei is remote and bitterly cold, it is not impossible to support people, and it is relatively safe and stable.

In the past ten years, the relationship between Dahan and Khitan has basically shown a state of "cold politics and hot economy". The influence of Dahan on Mobei is deepening in a subtle way. After all, even the common currency in Mobei is Dahan silver and copper coins.

And in this kind of non-governmental economic exchanges, a large number of Khitan nobles have obtained a lot of benefits from it. The various commodities from the great Han are enough for them to live a decent life, and there is no lack of enjoyment.

Ordinary Khitan people may have a difficult life, but the noble leaders above have always been nourished.Undoubtedly, after more than ten years of recovery, Mobei Khitan has gradually degenerated, including both the corruption from the great Han and its own depravity.

The corruption and degeneration of the exploiting class does not distinguish between nationalities and ethnicities. It is the same for Mobei Khitan. After the Great Han Kaibao Northern Expedition, the backbone of the Khitan Dynasty has been completely broken.

Although there are some insightful people, the changes in the overall environment cannot be reversed by a few rational people.No matter how lofty the ideal is, it is difficult to solve practical problems. Just shouting slogans, until the end, even I don't believe it.

Seeing the changes in Khitan, many Khitan civil and military members of the older generation felt heartbroken, which is why some people actively encouraged them to go south.But these people did not hold power in Mobei Khitan, and it was difficult for them to hold power. They were firmly suppressed by Han Derang and others.

In this regard, Han Derang sees very clearly that the invasion of the south can certainly gain some gains and plunder some resources, but it is more likely to incur more cruel revenge from the Han Dynasty, and the Han Empire under the rule of Emperor Liu has a very strong desire for revenge , there is very little gentleness to speak of, and countless wars and deaths in the past have proved this point.

What's more, it is obvious that the big man has no intention of going north and destroying the Khitan, and if he provokes his troops again, he is asking for trouble.And the gap in strength is enough to make people sober, and Han Derang is too clear about how terrifying a unified Central Plains dynasty is.

The Khitan has already declined badly, but the big man is still in a rising stage despite constant turmoil, which makes people even more desperate.In the past, the people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, the Han officials were tolerant to a certain extent, while the Khitan side was more active. In addition to the benefits, the Han had too many things that Mobei needed.

As early as a few years ago, Han Derang had noticed the change in the big Han's attitude towards the Khitan, which naturally reassured him and many Khitan noble ministers. They also discussed this change many times, and came to the conclusion that the Han in the south The empire is full, and Mobei Khitan can be preserved.

Probably for the purpose of probing, Hande sent some Khitan tribes to migrate southward to graze on the edge of the desert. At the same time, he set up a stronghold market for folk trade and facilitated the arrival of Han merchants.In this regard, the big man also adopted a default attitude. Even if there were Han riders cruising north, they did not attack. After confirming that there was no threat, they took the initiative to retreat.Emperor Liu's son-in-law, Li Jilong, led troops northward almost every year during those years in Shanyang, but now he has stopped.

These situations are all manifestations of the improvement of the relationship between the Dahan and the Khitan. However, Han Derang is not satisfied with this. He thinks that it can go further and return to normal diplomatic relations.

This is not only Han Derang's idea, but also the hope of many Khitan upper echelons.In the past, I have been thinking and testing, but there is no real action.

Until last year, Han Derang saw an opportunity when he learned about the situation in Dahan, whether it was the war with Heihan or the rebellion in the northwest.

Of course, instead of taking the opportunity to go south and fish in troubled waters, Han Derang, from the perspective of a bystander, thought that those were just scabies, and it was difficult to shake the rule of the big man.

What Han Derang saw was an opportunity to completely improve the hostile relationship between the two countries and bring the exchanges between the two countries back to normal.Of course, to do this, Khitan needs to take the initiative, have a sincere attitude, lower his figure, bow his head, and kneel down. Hande asked this prime minister to go on an envoy in person to show his sincerity.

The big man was in troubled times, but their Khitan came to court on their own initiative, expressing their intention of surrender, giving the Central Plains Empire face, and also intending to send charcoal in a timely manner.What's more, the enemy who has been right for decades, subdued and surrendered can greatly satisfy Emperor Liu's vanity. You must know that even before being driven to Mobei, the Khitan did not intend to subdue. The Han army went north, and the Khitan army was also tenacious. fight.

In Han Derang's view, there was no reason for the Han court to refuse based on the previous improvement in the relationship between the two countries.Therefore, Han Derang traveled from Mobei to the south, traveling quickly and suffering a lot, before arriving in Tokyo.

After arriving in Beijing, he expressed his intention to see the imperial court without even caring about admiring the magnificence and prosperity of Tokyo.However, the sincerity and hope that were full of them were directly poured with cold water, and the imperial court couldn't care less.

Although the imperial court agreed to come here, let Han Derang and his party enter Beijing, and arranged for them to stay in the Li Hotel, but that was all. Afterwards, they ignored them and left them alone.

Of course, it's not completely ignored, after all, it's Khitan who came, it's just that this matter needs Emperor Liu's nod.For a long time, Emperor Liu had personally intervened in Khitan affairs. He did not express his opinion, and even Prince Liu Yang did not dare to act rashly.

Han Derang didn't know the way to do this, so he could only temporarily live in Tokyo, waiting for the day when Emperor Liu summoned him.Of course, Han Derang's psychological quality is excellent, and he can withstand neglect and humiliation, stay in his own place, and even have the leisure to wander around Tokyo to observe the condition of the big man's heart in person.

And this look, it is very rewarding, it coincides with the turmoil of food prices in Tokyo, which makes Han Derang more convinced that the big man is not peaceful, the court seeks peace and stability, and the sincerity of Khitan's surrender may be accepted.

However, more than half a month has passed, and Emperor Liu still has no intention of meeting him. He only got a reply waiting for an imperial edict, and the next best thing is to see the prince, but the prince is busy with state affairs, so there is no time to see him.
(End of this chapter)