The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 2087
"emperor……"

While the two were talking and laughing, Eunuch Liu came in from outside the courtyard and went to Zhao Dongting’s side, “Wai Lang, a member of the Reception Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asked to see him, saying that the Korean envoys had arrived in Changsha and settled down in Wanguoyuan.”

"Ah."

Zhao Dongting waved his hand, "Let him in!"

The Reception Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the name suggests, is a yamen in the imperial court that is responsible for receiving foreign envoys and the like.Yuan Wai Lang is the adjutant of the first division, and the chief officer is the doctor.

As far as the entire court system of the Song Dynasty was concerned, Yuanwailang was already a high-ranking official, but in Changsha, there were so many of them.

Afterwards, Eunuch Liu led in a middle-aged frail man with a rather reserved expression.Although he was an official in the court, he could not see Zhao Dongting unless there was an important envoy from a foreign country.So far, the number of face saints is still very few.

"Minister Wailang and Anzai, members of the Reception Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, kowtow to the emperor!"

When approaching Zhao Dongting, He Anzai saluted Zhao Dongting.

Zhao Dongting waved his hand and said, "Let's make peace with your lord, this time... who is the main envoy sent by the Goryeo Kingdom?"

It was expected that the Koryo National Assembly sent an envoy, but Zhao Dongting really didn't know who was in charge.It's not that there is no way to know, but that I don't particularly care about it.

Because no matter who Korea sends over, the result will not change.

He'an replied in Juli: "Going back to the emperor, the envoys of the Koryo Kingdom will use Qi Yi Zhongzan and Shangluo Gong Jin Qingfang as the main envoys, and their eldest son Jin Qingze as the deputy envoys."

"Ah."

Zhao Dongting nodded with a light smile and said, "So it's the tiger father and tiger son in Korea!"

He also felt a little sincerity from this staffing arrangement.He had heard of Jin Qingfang's family. In Koryo, they were the most powerful supporters of the lord Wang Ji.At the beginning, Wang Yan still had some right to speak in the country because of the great support of the Jin family.

The influence of the elders of the three dynasties is no small matter, and even Bolan Yechi has to be afraid of them.

As for now, the Yuan Kingdom has perished, and Bolan Yechichi's power in Koryo has also collapsed.The influence of the Jin family, which was heavily relied on by Wang Yan, in the Goryeo Kingdom has grown even further.

It can be said that the Jin family is now second only to the lord Wang Ji in Koryo.

He Anzai didn't answer this question, but said: "Your Majesty, this is Jin Qingfang's request to see you, and I want to see you tomorrow."

He took out a red document from his cuff.

This document has strict specifications.Whether it is style or writing, it reveals the rigor of the royal family.

Zhao Dongting didn't take it, he said: "Don't look at it, just let them meet tomorrow."

"Yes."

He Anzai agreed, "I will retire."

Then just leave.

When he left, Wu Amiao, who was squatting next to him and holding a fishing rod, said with a smile, "I have to wait until this time before I come to see you. It would be nice to come early!"

"Ha ha."

Zhao Dongting chuckled, "You don't feel pain in your back when you stand and talk. If you were the lord of Koryo, would you abandon your old club and join the new one when the situation is not yet clear?"

"meeting."

It was rare for Wu Amiao to say seriously: "Anyone who has a little brain knows that the Yuan army can't be our opponent, so they have illusions and don't cry when they see the coffin."

Zhao Dongting was stunned for a moment, and didn't speak any more.

In fact, what Wu Amiao said really hit the point.

The national power of the Song Dynasty has already surpassed the Yuan State by a lot, and the defeat of the Yuan State is a certainty, and it is not difficult to see.Those people who are really gold are really fascinated by the authorities.

The next day.

"Xuan Goryeo envoys have an audience..."

Eunuch Gao's high-pitched voice spread far away from Chongzheng Hall.

In the hall, Zhao Dongting sat high on the dragon chair.Below, Lu Xiufu and other top officials in Changsha City were almost all there.

Although Goryeo is just a small country living in a corner, its surrender is also a major event.

Soon there were more than ten people filing in, all wearing Korean costumes.The style of this dress is quite different from that of the Great Song Dynasty. It is a bit more gorgeous, but less delicate.

"Korea's envoy Jin Qingfang...knows His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven..."

"Korea's deputy envoy Kim Kyung-taek..."

The one at the front is Jin Qingfang, who is full of white hair and is already very old.Beside him is Jin Qingze, who is no longer in his prime.

"Flat body."

Zhao Dongting said.His eyes swept across the father and son with their heads down.

After Jin Qingfang and Jin Qingze saluted, they looked up at Zhao Dongting.There is no lack of surprise in the depths of the eyes.

Zhao Dongting's age was no secret, but seeing his appearance at this time still gave people a sense of shock.At such an age, he swallowed mountains and rivers with arrogance, tried his best to save the Song Dynasty from the raging tide, but destroyed Dali and Yuan Dynasty, and overwhelmed the eight wastelands. Anyone would have an unbelievable feeling.

"His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven."

It took a few seconds for even Jin Qingfang to come back to his senses, and he said politely: "You are wise and powerful, and the Great Song Dynasty is powerful in all directions. Our Lord has admiration for you and awe for the Great Song Kingdom, and I am specially ordered to surrender to the Great Song Dynasty , His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor please accept."

"This is the sincerity of our country's lord, please read it."

Jin Qingze knelt down next to him, holding a red document in both hands.

Zhao Dongting turned his head to look at Eunuch Gao beside him.

Eunuch Gao hurriedly went down to the hall to take the documents from Jin Qingze and put them on Zhao Dongtinglong's case.

When Zhao Dongting watched intently, the eyes of Lu Xiufu and others in the hall also fell on his face.Although the answer to the mystery will surely be revealed soon, one cannot help but be curious as to what conditions the Lord of Korea offered.

After Zhao Dongting finished watching, he raised his eyes and knew what these veterans were thinking. He smiled lightly and said, "The Lord of Koryo also wants Koryo to become a vassal state of our Song Dynasty. For this reason, he is willing to offer [-]% of Koryo every year Taxes will be given to us as old coins. In addition, half of the domestic army will be abolished. What do you think?"

"emperor."

Zhong Jian stood up, saluted Zhao Dongting, then looked at Jin Qingfang, and said, "I wonder how many troops you have in your country?"

In fact, Zhong Jian, who is the deputy military order, probably knows the approximate number, and he just asked this question on purpose.The spies arranged by Song Dynasty in Koryo are not for nothing.

Jin Qingfang was startled, apparently not knowing who Zhong Jian was.

He came in a hurry, and he really didn't have time to get to know all about Zhong Jian and others.

Zhong Jian's age also surprised him.Even in the entire hall, he found that there were quite a few young faces, which was quite different from their Koryo Kingdom, where most of the halls were full of old ministers.

Immediately he said: "I don't know what kind of soldier this lord is talking about?"

Zhong Jian said: "Soldiers who can go into battle and kill the enemy in wartime."

Jin Qingfang thought for a while and replied, "About one hundred thousand."

"emperor!"

Zhong Jian turned around and looked at Zhao Dongting, "I think that the territory of our Song Dynasty is so vast, and the imperial army is only in the early 40s. The territory of Koryo is small, and there is still too much surplus after cutting half of the troops. I think that at most [-] people will be left That's it!"

"His Majesty the Emperor!"

After saying this, Jin Qingfang became anxious immediately.The beard is trembling.

[-] to [-], that's a reduction of nine tenths in the blink of an eye!He continued: "Our country is not stable yet, there are pirates all around, and there are rebels making trouble inside, if so many troops are abolished, there will definitely be chaos..."

"Will not."

Zhao Dongting didn't have the intention of letting go, and said straightly: "Since you want to become a vassal state of our Great Song Dynasty, you don't need to keep so many troops, [-] is enough. Which of the overseas pirates would dare to come to our Great Song Dynasty?" Trouble for the country? As for the domestic rebellious party, I will let the army still in your country help you wipe it out."

Jin Qingfang's face was full of bitterness, but he didn't know what to say.

yes……

Pirates and rebels, this is really nothing to Da Song.Without these two threats, he really didn't know what reason to keep the soldiers.

Even thinking about it, this may not be a bad thing.It can reduce a lot of military expenditures, but it is difficult for Korea to have hope of rising in the future.

After all, this is a hope that is hard to give up, just like Zhen Jin and others always wanted to fight Da Song to the end.

"emperor."

At this time, Zhu Hecong, Minister of the Finance Department, also suddenly stood up and said, "I also have something to say."

"Say."

Zhao Dongting said with a smile.

Zhu Hecong said: "Since Koryo is willing to abolish nine-tenths of its troops, the military pay can be saved a lot. I think that our Song Dynasty will help them keep out pirates and drive out internal thieves, and in the future we will help them improve people's livelihood and expand the economy. It is not too much to pay us two-tenths of the tax in the annual currency. I also ask the emperor to read it."

Jin Qingfang was about to cry in no time.

There was a burst of heartache.

Judging by Zhu Hecong's age, he is not very old...

Why are all the ministers in the prime of life of the Song Dynasty so difficult to deal with?
On the contrary, Lu Xiufu and Wang Wenfu are all old gods, but at this moment, there is a teasing smile in their eyes.It is not certain that these young ministers who spared no effort to speak loudly were handed over by these old foxes.

Jin Qingfang couldn't help slandering, opened his mouth, and complained: "Your Majesty... Our Koryo is poor in supplies and backward in economy. If we pay so much old coins, we only worry that if there is a famine in our country, we will starve to death..."

"It's okay."

Zhao Dongting was still smiling, but he made the final decision, "If there is a disaster year, my Song Dynasty will help. My Song Dynasty's vassal state, as long as there is no dissent, my Da Song will definitely support it."

"God..."

Jin Qingfang wanted to say more, but Zhao Dongting raised his hand, "Master Jin, there is no need to say any more. I know the current situation of your Koryo. If you really want to become a vassal state of my Great Song Dynasty, then you will abolish [-] troops. In addition, every year Give [-]% of the tax as the New Year's coin."

"Yes……"

Jin Qingfang had no choice but to agree.It looked bitter, but in fact I was a little relieved.

This condition was close to the bottom line in his heart, but after all, he did not exceed it.In other words, although it is uncomfortable, it is barely acceptable.

"in addition……"

Then at this time Zhao Dongting suddenly continued: "My Great Song Dynasty will arrange [-] forbidden troops to stay in your Koryo country to help you suppress the rebellion. You don't have to pay for the military pay and materials."

Jin Qingfang, Jin Qingze and others were really dumbfounded.

On the side of the couch, how can you allow others to snore?
How good was the Forbidden Army of the Song Dynasty?

With [-] forbidden troops stationed in Koryo, they really can't do any small tricks.In the future, maybe for thousands of years, he can only be a vassal of Song Dynasty honestly.

This move is no different from drawing salary from the bottom of the pot.

But looking at the unquestionable look in Zhao Dongting's eyes, Jin Qingfang didn't know what to say.

The young Heavenly Emperor in front of him obviously had a plan in mind, he was sure of Goryeo.

At this moment, he was even thinking in his heart, even if he doesn't agree now, what can he do?
At the age of the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, it is almost foreseeable that the Great Song Dynasty will continue its glory for decades.Goryeo, how can there be any conditions to challenge him?
"Ugh……"

Jin Qingfang sighed heavily in his heart, did not refute, and said politely: "Follow the emperor's decree..."

They really have no room for bargaining. They only hope that they can exchange "sincerity" for Da Song's trust.Perhaps in a few years, the Emperor of Heaven will realize his conscience and withdraw his army stationed in Koryo?
(End of this chapter)