The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 1242 Intentional retreat
After struggling in his heart for a long time, Zhongsun Guge had no choice but to lower his posture again, with a hint of begging: "Could it be that Emperor Song can't make any more concessions?"

There was no anger on his face, only pleading, "Although it was true that Song Dynasty helped me more in Xixia in the past, in the past few years since the emperor ascended the throne, no matter whether Dali Song was at war with Yuan Dynasty, or Dali and Xinsong, our dynasty would not be afraid of it." It is to spare no effort to help Da Song. Could it be that you, Emperor Song, really don't even care about these past affections?"

Zhao Dongting was silent, with a look of struggle emerging in his eyes.It looked like it was moved with compassion.

This made Zhongsun Guge slightly happy, and Lian said again: "On behalf of the empress, I can assure you that Xixia will still spare no effort to stand by Da Song's side in the future."

"Ugh……"

Zhao Dongting suddenly sighed softly, "Since you are talking about this, I really don't want to be too unfeeling. If you want me to back down a little, then I will just look at the past relationship between the two countries. Make some steps back. In order to let the Song Dynasty have no worries about the future, it is still inevitable for you Xixia to bow down to our Song Dynasty, but after you become a minister, I can prevent you Xixia from paying tribute to the Song Dynasty. In addition, Xixia is still allowed to Your empress rules. I will not interfere in any internal affairs of your Western Xia."

Zhongsun Guge was moved, "You don't even ask about military matters?"

Zhao Dongting said: "As long as you don't disagree, I will allow you Xixia to maintain autonomy. This is already my biggest step back."

When Zhongsun Guge heard the words, he didn't dare to make any further moves.

He also understood in his heart that Emperor Song was able to give Xixia such generous conditions under such a situation, which can indeed be said to be the utmost benevolence and righteousness.

After all, although he has some relationship with the empress, he is the king of Song Dynasty after all.Everything has to be considered for the entire Song Dynasty.

At this moment, Zhongsun Guge bowed deeply to Zhao Dongting, "Then Zhongsun Guge thanked Emperor Song first."

Then he resigned and left the imperial study in a hurry.

Zhao Dongting smiled in the imperial study.

From Zhongsun Guge's words and deeds, he could see that Zhongsun Guge was quite satisfied with this condition, and he no longer had any conflicts.

And even if he thinks this way, many of the ministers in Xixia would also think like him.

As long as Xixia still maintains autonomy, professing a vassal is just a formality.In fact, it didn't have much impact on Xixia.

Maybe, the overall situation he and Li Xiushu set up can be ended early.

This process, of course, was much easier than what Zhao Dongting had expected.It is really a good thing that the two countries do not need to confront each other.

If the Empress Group chooses to bow its head and become a minister, how to face the four major army divisions is another problem.

Tens of seconds later, Zhao Dongting sat back on the bed and muttered again.

He is hesitating.

In his opinion, it is of course a good thing for the four major military commanders to continue to confront the empress in Xixia.The officials in Xixia's country will be devastated just to deal with them.

It's just that this is destined to arouse Li Xiushu's dissatisfaction, leading to a gap between the two.

"Well..."

After a long while, Zhao Dongting suddenly sighed.He seemed to have made up his mind.

Just now, the image of Li Zhanxiao flashed through his mind.

Think of it as a father who paves the way for his children in the future...

Within the West Xiali State Road.

Longzhou City.

She Tuoba, Tuoba Wu, Wuge and others are still stationed here.

As these days passed, all of them felt a little uneasy.

The Imperial Guards of the Great Song Dynasty never left the Chengdu Mansion, which made them smell something ominous.

She Tuoba and others sent messengers to the Chengdu mansion one after another, asking Zhang Guangbao to let them lead the army to destroy the Xixia Imperial Army, but Zhang Guangbao just let them stand still.

Of course this is not normal.

Now it can be said that everything is ready, as long as the Great Song Forbidden Army in the Chengdu Mansion goes out to fight, they can quickly destroy the Empress Group and bring Xixia into the country from then on.

But Zhang Guangbao just stood still and told them not to move.

She Tuoba and others are all shrewd people, so of course they would wonder if Da Song is also taking this opportunity to put pressure on the Empress Group.

In fact, they have almost guessed Zhao Dongting's intentions.

Although Da Song has accepted their surrender, it doesn't mean that Da Song can't continue to fight with the Empress Group.

If this is the case, the situation of Xixia in the future will be unpredictable.

In the past two days since Zhongsun Guge saw Zhao Dongting, She Tuoba, Wuge, Sikongshe, Tuobawu and others met in the government office in the city.

At this time, Zhizhou himself in Longzhou City was under house arrest and controlled by them.

When they met, these generals all looked dignified.

As soon as she sat down, She Tuoba said, "Zhang Guangbao still told us to stand still and not start a war with the empress's imperial army. What do you think Song Guo's intention is?"

Tuoba Wu said with a heavy face: "After we surrendered, the Song Kingdom has the upper hand, and it is possible to destroy the imperial army without sending troops. I am afraid that it will be a bit rough with the Empress Group. I am only worried that they are discussing with the Empress Group now. If the Empress Group is willing to pay a certain price, maybe... the war between the Song Kingdom and the Empress will turn into friendship. Everyone knows that the Song Emperor and the Empress had a very good relationship in the past. If they reconcile, the Song Emperor may... If he If we go back on our promises and stand on the side of the Empress, then our situation will be difficult to estimate."

Wuge and Sikongshe also nodded slightly.

But no one yelled at Zhao Dongting like a child.

Things between countries, sometimes there is not much credibility at all.In the final analysis, what is more important is the interest.

She Tuoba squeezed his fingers, and said, "I think so too. Now that we have torn skins with the Empress, we must compete. Song Guo sits on the mountain and watches the tigers fight, and the benefits will be determined. I only hope that they It’s good that we can still stand on the sidelines. We soldiers may not be able to destroy Helian City and Qu Rujian’s troops. What I’m worried about is that the Song Dynasty will ignore the agreement with us and help the Empress. Then we will be attacked by the enemy. Situation. Not to mention bringing down the empress again, even if you want to retreat, it will be difficult..."

"Then we..."

Tuoba Wu narrowed his eyes slightly, "You can't sit and wait like this, can you?"

She Tuoba looked at him, "Then what do you think?"

Tuoba Wu said: "Because the Song army is still vacillating, why don't we attack Helian City and Qu Rujian's army first. After all, the fact that we surrendered to Song has been known to all the world, and as soon as the war starts, everyone will think that We are fighting for Song State. Even if Song State blames us, it will be impossible to get along with the empress again. They will no longer be able to swing between us and the empress, they can only help us to destroy Empress."

The rest of the people murmured when they heard the words.

She Tuoba said: "But who dares to be sure, the Song Emperor will care about the opinions of the world? What will he care about when he contradicts what he says?"

"This……"

Tuoba Wu was slightly stunned.

Wuge looked at She Tuoba and said, "Brother She Tuo has a good plan?"

He knew that although She Tuoba had the habits of a Jianghu man, his city was extremely deep.These words just now are probably just a prelude.

When She Tuoba heard him ask this question, he really nodded slightly, and said: "I do have a different opinion from Brother Tuoba."

He glanced around the crowd, "As Brother Tuoba said, if we send troops to attack Helian City and Qu Rujian, it is true that Song Kingdom will not be able to swing left and right, but it may also make Song Kingdom completely Standing on the side of the Empress, if this is the case, we will be defeated. Our several major military commanders will certainly not be able to bear the consequences. In my opinion, it is better to retreat and seek stability than to risk our troops now. We surrender to Song It is already a fact. Since the Song Dynasty has not started the war for a long time, we can use the shortage of food and grass as an excuse to lead the army back to the major military divisions. At that time, no matter whether the Song Dynasty and the Empress are fighting or peace, we can wait for a while. Opportunity, regrouping. If you advance, you can help the Song Dynasty destroy the empress, and if you retreat, you can stick to your respective territories and help each other, so that you will not be eaten by the empress."

He said quietly: "Then even if the Emperor Song turned his hostility into friendship with the Empress, he would never let his army and horses from the Song Kingdom go to the territory of Xixia to help the Empress' forbidden army, right?"

Everyone in the hall was moved when they heard the words, and some people's eyes shone brightly.

Although the Song Kingdom is powerful, there are still Yuan Dynasty, Yueli Dynasty and other countries around it, and they have been fighting for years. It is really unlikely that they will send troops into Xia to help the empress.

(End of this chapter)