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Chapter 760 Difficult peace talks
There are a lot of details in the negotiation, and the king of Qin handed over the specific affairs to the negotiation team.This arrangement creates depth and increases tension.Every evening, when the envoy was invited for dinner, King Qin would have an interview with the envoy.King Qin's negotiating spirit is: first, every penny must be compared, then exchange interests, and finally consider long-term development.

At the negotiating table, you come and go, talking with each other, but King Qin doubts the real reason for the enemy's withdrawal.Before this matter was clarified, the sincerity of the peace talks was greatly reduced.

The Khitan envoy Shu Qing proposed the two items of "ceding land" and "marriage marriage" yesterday. He had other conditions to say, but was interrupted by King Qin.King Qin could not accept these two items at all, and his attitude was tough.

During the negotiations on the second day, the Khitan envoys avoided talking about "ceding the land" and only said that the Liang Dynasty should recognize the Liao Kingdom and sign a non-aggression treaty.As for the "marriage marriage", Shu Qing did not give up, he said it was one of the core tasks of his mission.If it cannot be negotiated, then the peace talks will be a failure.

During the dinner, Su Yu said: "A marriage may not necessarily be a princess from the Liang Dynasty marrying the Liao Kingdom, but it can also be a princess from the Liao Kingdom marrying the Liang Dynasty."

The envoy Shu Qing said: "It's better for both parties to make a compromise. We marry a princess to you Emperor Daxing, and you marry a princess to Emperor Liao."

"The youngest princess in the Liang Dynasty is also married." Su Yu smiled wryly, "Would you like to give you a princess? We have many princesses here."

It was obvious that Su Yu was arguing with the envoy to delay the time, and the scout Xizuo was trying to find out the real reason for Yelu Chongguang's withdrawal.

But Shu Qing looked quite serious, frowned and said: "The princess is also the granddaughter of the old emperor, we can accept it. And you can give the princess the title of princess, and then marry."

Su Yudao: "Our Emperor Daxing is only three years old, do you have a princess of the right age?"

"Of course. Although my emperor is not very old, he has quite a few children."

Chatted with the envoy of the Liao Kingdom, but nothing serious was settled.Su Yu discovered that the envoy really had a lot to talk about.In addition to "determining the border" and "making peace", he also wanted to talk about trade.Moreover, he also asked Liang to send 20 taels of silver and 50 pieces of silk as "year-old coins" to the Liao State every year.

This reminded Su Yu of the "Tanyuan Alliance" signed between the Northern Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom, but the Song Dynasty gave the Liao Kingdom the yearly coins: 10 taels of silver and 20 bolts of silk.

"The Alliance of Tanyuan" seems to have lost the Song Dynasty, but it is not.

First of all, these "year-old coins" only accounted for 5.00% to [-]% of GDP for the Song Dynasty.Secondly, the trade between the two countries, the huge surplus of the Song Dynasty, has long since earned back this loss.Therefore, "The Alliance of Tanyuan" is essentially the Song Dynasty taking advantage of it.In order to alleviate the surplus, the Song Dynasty continued to increase the annual currency to ease the relationship between the two countries.

In short, relying on the super productivity of the Chinese people, it has been the factory of the world from ancient times to the present.So as long as you do business, you will generally have a surplus.This is also one of the reasons why the Qing Dynasty was beaten (of course this is not the main reason).

The surplus is too large.Ceramics, tea, textiles and other items were exported to Europe by sea, but Chinese people did not buy European things.Ten ships went, nine returned empty, and one ship was full of real gold and silver, which directly led to the European currency war.

Europe has no money, how can it survive?So I thought about it, and then the well-known thing happened.However, the Qing army was corrupt, its weapons were outdated, and it would be defeated in one blow.The Europeans discovered that the Qing Dynasty was so vulnerable, so they made progress. From then on, China began a century-long history of humiliation.

It is a great tragedy to be able to make money but not be able to keep it.

However, Su Yu did not agree with the matter of the old coins, because giving the old coins to the Liao Kingdom is a tribute, which is equivalent to the emperor of the Liang Dynasty proclaiming his vassal to the emperor of the Liao Kingdom.With the national character of the Liang Dynasty, it cannot be tolerated.

Su Yu also admired Liang Chao, and would rather die than accept the terms of humiliation.The Liang Dynasty is a typical representative of poverty, but it also has some character.The Southern Jin Dynasty couldn't stand it anymore, for fear that the Liang Dynasty would die poorly, and every time there was a war, they would send some subsidies.

If the Southern Jin Dynasty caught up with this war, Su Yu believed that they would not hesitate to accept the terms of the old coins.Even like Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng, singing songs and retreating troops back to the court.On the way back to the court, he was so happy that he couldn't restrain it, and wrote the poem "Continue to secure the border, and enjoy a well-off life together".

"No." King Qin stared at the envoy Shu Qing and said, "Go back and tell Yelu Chongguang that we will never submit to him. If he refuses to accept, we will continue to fight."

Shu Qing frowned and said: "His Royal Highness Qin Wang, it is obvious that we have more soldiers and you have fewer soldiers. It is my emperor's kindness that he withdraws troops and talks about peace. Could it be that King Qin can't see the situation?"

Qin Wangdao: "You underestimated the determination of the Central Plains people, and overestimated your strength. How is your family compared to the Sanhu? We used ten years to beat the Sanhu, and we don't hesitate to spend another ten years to beat you away. Don't you want to follow me again?" I mentioned this matter, if I bring it up again, I will take the initiative to fight Yelu Chongguang."

At this moment, what Su Yu thought of was the peninsula war. At that time, Shenzhou was very poor, and its weapons were also backward, but it still had to be fought.Otherwise, like the Song Dynasty, how many famous generals were wasted from the beginning to the end.But Liang Chao's current situation is that there are many people who can fight.Even if the king of Qin is defeated, there are still people who can fight better.

Su Yu didn't think he was a military genius, for example, he fought very mediocrely in the battle of Longshan.At least the strategic objectives were not achieved.The sudden withdrawal of Khitan troops was purely accidental.

……

The Khitan camp was tightly sealed off, and even the scouts and secret agents were unable to get any news. Instead, a few scouts were arrested by the Khitan people.

Eight hundred li was expedited, and the frontier battle report was sent to Luoyang. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty rejoiced at King Qin's stage victory.

Cao Yuzan didn't give King Qin any advice, but at this time King Qin received a blood letter jointly signed by Yu Shi, asking King Qin to be tough and never sign a humiliating treaty.Twist off the head, don't cede land, don't pay compensation, don't make love...

"Reporting to the King of Qin, the Liao Kingdom has increased its troops again, estimated at [-]."

"Where are our reinforcements?"

Gongsun Xiong frowned and said, "Hebei recruits have just arrived in Mozhou."

Su Yu glanced at the map: "We now only have 12 people, while the enemy has more than 30..."

Gongsun Xiong said: "If the peace talks can lead to the withdrawal of troops, it would be a good strategy. Based on my humble understanding of the Sanmen Clan, if the Hu people hadn't killed the Yellow River, they would not send troops with all their strength."

Su Yu frowned, and handed the imperial censor's blood letter to Gongsun Xiong.

Gongsunxiong looked at it, but said nothing.

Su Yudao: "Gather the soldiers in one place, and put on the stance of a decisive battle with the Khitans. I will ask the Khitan envoy to bring this blood book back to Yelu Chongguang for a look."

Gongsun Xiong put down the blood book: "These literati know how to yell nonsense. They seem to be full of enthusiasm, but they are actually bluffing. If the enemy army reaches Luoyang, they will be the first to escape."

"Not necessarily." Su Yu smiled: "I didn't give up on the peace talks, but I just couldn't lose in terms of momentum. Under such a good situation, Yelu Chongguang suddenly withdrew his troops, and there must be demons among them. This is also the confidence for me to put on a decisive battle stance .”

……

The Khitan envoy Shu Qing had just left for a day and came back again.In the second negotiation, the Khitan made some concessions.

But their conditions are still harsh. They demanded that the border be divided according to the actual control area, that is to say, the east of Luanzhou is theirs, which naturally includes Yuguan (Shanhaiguan).

"His Royal Highness Qin Wang, my emperor sent troops and killed 10,000+ people. As long as one city is closed, it's not too much, right?" Khitan envoy Shu Qing twisted his beard with his hand, stretched it out, let go, and the beard swelled. went back.

"I think it's too much." Qin Wang said solemnly: "You can withdraw the troops to Yuguan, and other terms can be negotiated. If you don't withdraw the troops, then there is no discussion."

Shu Qing changed from being humble in the past, and stared suddenly: "His Royal Highness, don't go too far!"

King Qin glared at the emissary: ​​"You ran to my house to grab things, you said I was too much?"

Shu Qing stood up angrily, tore up the peace talks documents, and fell heavily to the ground: "Then fight! If you can take Luanzhou, we will give you money!"

"presumptuous!"

"Bold!"

"Take this man down!"

Shu Qing roared openly, annoyed all the generals of the Liang army, among them Han Jian was the most excited, and drew his sword to kill the envoy.

……

The talk broke down again, but King Qin didn't embarrass the envoy.The documents that had been torn up earlier were also taken to the mansion by the emissary, and another copy was copied.Whether there are any changes is unknown.

At this time Su Yu was sitting in the palace of the king, playing with the five-year-old male King Jia.Prince Regent Wanyan Gun and Empress Dowager Ye Hezhenxiu were by the side.

All the generals returned to their respective barracks, only Gongsun Xiong, Zhao Huang and other five generals of the National Guard stayed in the palace. At this time, there was a person standing in the middle of the palace, which was Han Jian.

Han Jian’s disobedience on the battlefield was a capital offense, but Zhu Xieke considered that he belonged to the King of Qin, so he didn’t kill him, but confiscated his military talisman and deprived him of his command right.

Han Jian was busy and had a psychological barrier before, so he never mentioned this matter.Today he finally mustered up the courage to come to King Qin to accuse him.He realized that if he didn't come to look for King Qin, King Qin wouldn't have given him the soldier talisman.That Zhu Xieke's punishment for him is considered solid.

"We are testing their bottom line, and they are also testing us. The emissary's blatant roar is his testing method. If I don't kill him, he will know that we have the sincerity of the negotiation. Then this peace talk can continue."

King Qin didn't talk about Han Jian's affairs, but continued to talk about peace, and Han Jian just stood there.

Wanyan Gun said: "In my opinion, their bottom line is ironware business."

Su Yu nodded helplessly.

If they don't even agree to this, the Khitan people will get no benefit at all, and they will not withdraw their troops.

Su Yu was very curious, how would the Khitan people do business with Liang Chao?Apart from producing cattle, horses, sheep and ginseng, they had nothing to sell to Liang Chaolai.The ceramics, tea, and silk products of the Liang Dynasty were the best sellers.Once they do business, they must suffer.

It seems that the focus of the next negotiation is on the economy.

(End of this chapter)