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Chapter 434 0430 [Moved Ma Kuo]

Han Zhen concluded: "In the final analysis, there is only one sentence: weak countries have no diplomacy!"

A weak country has no diplomacy!

These five words can be said to have spoken to Ma Kuo's heart.

He went to Liao and Jin several times as envoys. No matter what he said and argued hard, he could not win a great victory.

Li Erfeng was able to sign the Weishui Alliance with Jieli Khan back then because he relied on Yuchi Jingde's great victory in the Battle of Jingyang, where he killed more than a thousand Turkic soldiers and captured the enemy general alive.

Otherwise, why would Jieli agree to form an alliance and withdraw his troops?

But what about Zhao Song?

Not to mention a big victory, at least being evenly matched with Liao and Jin, and fighting a few tough battles, that would be fine.

The key point was that he couldn't even be evenly matched and collapsed at the first touch. Even if Ma Kuo had thousands of words, he couldn't speak them at all.

The conversation was almost over, and Han Zhen began to take the exam: "What do you think of the Kingdom of Jin?"

Ma Kuo pondered: "The Jurchens have lived in the land of white mountains and black waters since ancient times. The environment is harsh and the conditions are difficult. They make a living by fishing and hunting. They have been fighting against the world and the Liao Kingdom since they were young. Therefore, the men are all brave and good at riding and shooting. He is a born warrior."

Hearing this, Han Zhen nodded with satisfaction.

Ma Kuo is indeed talented and has a very thorough understanding of the Kingdom of Jin.

In today's conversation, he almost wanted to introduce Han Zhen as his confidant, and he was so polite to him. He couldn't help but have the thought of dying for his confidant.

Lao Jiu was stunned: "Your Majesty, why don't you meet them?"

"My dear, you don't need to be polite."

After returning to China, he spent a year compiling the "Illustrated Book of Xuanhe's Envoys to Korea", which clearly introduced the humanistic customs, mountain geography and political structure of Korea.

Ma Kuo was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "I will write a letter right now and ask them to come to the capital."

Han Zhen ordered: "Pass on my oral instructions and send someone to send Zhong Shizhong and Yao Gu to Taiyuan."

"it is good!"

Fu Moqing, once served as Tai Zhailang. Although he was a junior official, he went to Dali, Xixia and other countries many times and had rich diplomatic experience.

In addition, there is a large amount of land, population, craftsmen, and technology, which are more useful wealth than gold, silver, and copper coins.

"Your Majesty may not know that the nobles of the Jin Kingdom implement a six-class system, namely the first-class Jurchen, the second-class Khitan, the third-class Xi, the fourth-class Bohai, the fifth-class Haner, and the sixth-class Southerner. The Haner tax is four, and the Southerner tax is six. The Bohai officials, the Khitan and Xi are the herdsmen, the Jurchens do not bear any taxes, every fierce Anmou Ke is a powerful person, and the other five people under his command are all slaves. How can we not rebel against such a brutal rule?"

In the original time and space, the Jin Kingdom could last for so many years because it reaped the dividends of overthrowing the Liao Kingdom and the overthrow of the Northern Song Dynasty.

After the examination, Han Zhen asked: "I admire your talent very much. Are you willing to become an official in the court?"

What a trust.

A book of ministers!

"I will work hard to repay your kindness!"

In fact, as long as Zhao and Song give some strength, not to mention a 50-50 split with the Jin Kingdom, as long as they fight a few tough battles and form a confrontation when going south, the Jin Kingdom will definitely collapse within a few years.

In just 20 to 30 years, the combat effectiveness of the Jin Kingdom's army declined so quickly that it was staggering.

Sure enough, Ma Kuo muttered: "Your Majesty, when I was an official in Zhao and Song Dynasties, I had several close colleagues who had been on mission to other countries many times. They were both good in character and ability, and could serve as officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

Han Zhen raised his hands slightly, and said, "It's just that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is newly built, and there is only Aiqing at the moment."

Ma Kuo hesitated for a moment, and finally bowed and said: "Your Majesty is so kind to me, I am deeply grateful!"

Ma Kuo was so moved that he knelt on the ground and bowed.

The few people recommended by Ma Kuo are indeed extraordinary based on their resume alone.

Seriously speaking, starting from the Jingkang Incident, Wanyan Zongwang died of illness and Wanyan Zonghan was seized of power. Only Jin Wushu was left in the second generation of the Jin Kingdom to carry the flag. The offensive and defensive positions of both sides changed. Yue Fei even once reached Kaifeng Mansion .

Ma Kuo talked eloquently: "There are two points. One is that the older generation of Jurchens who fought against the Liao Dynasty have grown old. For example, the older generation led by Wanyan Wu Qinghui and Wanyan Xieye only care about enjoyment. I have completely lost my ambition to make progress. I decided to go south this year only after being encouraged by the younger generation. The second generation such as Wanyan Zonghan and Zong Wang can still carry the banner for the time being, but in another twenty or thirty years, the second generation will After they grow old, the next generation of descendants will all be born in the Jin Kingdom and enjoy a favorable environment. Will they still have the same bravery and fighting power as their ancestors? Foreign ministers thought that they would never happen again, and the Liao Kingdom was a lesson learned from the past."

At this moment, Lao Jiu hurriedly entered the main hall and reported: "Your Majesty, a secret report came from Yanjing. Zhong Shizhong and Yao Gu have entered Yizhou, and the corpses of Jin Wushu and others have been returned to the envoys of the Kingdom of Jin. .”

Reusing Ma Kuo, in addition to his own talents, can also attract a group of diplomats. Doesn't the framework of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs be established?

"This is the strength of the Jin people, but the shortcomings are also obvious. The harsh environment has led to the sparse population of the Jurchens. Even including the Bohai people, there are less than 50,000 capable warriors. With their vigor and natural bravery, they overthrew the The Liao Kingdom, but Wei Chen feels that the Jin Kingdom will not last long."

If the Southern Group hadn't held back and Zhao Gou was a waste, the Northern Expedition to regain his homeland would have been just around the corner.

Thinking of this, Han Zhen smiled and said: "Since they are recommended by your beloved, they must be talented people. Just invite them here. I will definitely not treat them badly."

Han Zhen was overjoyed and said with a smile: "I plan to establish a Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and you will be the Minister."

"At the same time, the high-level factions within the Jin Kingdom were fiercely fighting, with the prime minister faction, the prince faction, and the emperor of the Jin Kingdom fighting overtly and covertly. As mentioned above, the Jin Kingdom seemed ferocious, but in fact there were constant internal troubles. Foreign ministers dared to assert that, at most, thirty to fifty years , the national power of the Jin Kingdom will definitely plummet."

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together.

Seeing Ma Kuo's leaving figure, Han Zhen was in a good mood.

Xu Jing went to Korea as an envoy many times, the latest being in the fifth year of Xuanhe.

Han Zhen leaned back slightly and ordered, "Tell me in detail."

"The second is the chaos of the system. The rise of the Jurchens was too short. More than ten years ago, they were still barbarians who drank hair and drank blood. Aguda tried his best to promote Liao and Han culture. The nobles still held primitive tribal affairs. Although many Liao and Han people were used to assist in governing the country. , but the Jin people were extremely wary of them. They treated the nobles and people of the Liao Kingdom as slaves and cattle and horses, and killed them at every turn. As a result, civil strife broke out frequently. The last time foreign ministers were on a mission to the Jin Kingdom, they witnessed three riots. "

Putting aside everything else, the wealth of Tokyo alone accounts for almost half of the entire Zhao Song Dynasty.

It's a pity that this book has just been written. Cai You vigorously cleaned up the Cai Party. Because his father had a good relationship with Cai Jing, he was demoted. Now he is at home.

But there is nothing we can do about it. The south is already a big quagmire, and it is as difficult to get out of it as it is to climb into the sky.

"No need, they are smart people. It doesn't make any difference whether they see it or not. Please pass this letter to the cultivator by the way."

Han Zhen said, took out a letter and handed it over.

It was the letter that Zhongshidao gave him.

The original plan was to hand it over to other members of the planting family, but now that the planting master is back, it would be better to leave it to him.

"Yes!"

Lao Jiu took the letter, turned and left. …

This summer’s harvest has brought bumper harvests in many places.

Coupled with the grain purchased from the south, granaries in various places are gradually filling up.

At the same time, the Inspectorate also reported more than a dozen memorials of official corruption.

When it comes to corruption, Han Zhen shows no mercy. He kills those who should be killed and confiscates their homes when they should.

After finishing the government affairs, the moon was already in the sky before I knew it.

Han Zhen stretched, walked out of Chui Gong Hall, and walked toward Yanfu Palace.

Liu Chang followed behind and asked, "Where will your Majesty sleep tonight?"

Han Zhen thought for a moment and said, "Cong Yu Pavilion."

Congyu Pavilion is the residence of the two sisters of the Di family. It has been a long time since I had a Western rice bowl. I want to try it tonight.

Han Zhen couldn't help but feel hot at the thought of the two sisters overlapping each other.

The lights were on from the Jade Pavilion, and the sounds of conversation could be vaguely heard.

No one can understand the babble of Western dialect.

"I have met His Majesty!"

Pushing open the door and walking into the attic, the Di sisters' eyes lit up and they gathered around happily.

Holding the two waists, one on the left and the other on the right, Han Zhen asked with a smile: "What are you talking about, so happy?"

Di Yunu said happily: "Your Majesty, I and my sister are pregnant."

Ok?

Han Zhen was stunned, and the big hand that was about to move down to his buttocks also stopped.

After coming back to his senses, Han Zhen asked: "Are you pregnant?"

"Yes."

The Dee smiled and nodded.

Hearing this, Han Zhen couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Good guy!

The two sisters were pregnant at the same time. I don't know whether to say that they are strong in battle or just lucky.

The Di family sisters were pregnant, so the idea of ​​eating Western-style rice bowls was naturally shattered.

After chatting with the two sisters for a while, Han Zhen was driven away.

"What happened to Your Majesty?"

Seeing Han Zhen come out not long after, Liu Chang looked confused.

Han Zhen replied: "The Di family sisters are pregnant."

"Your Majesty is so powerful that I admire you."

Liu Chang looked happy and gave him a small flattery.

Han Zhen waved his hand: "Let's go."

Liu Chang asked: "Your Majesty, where are we going now?"

"Uh... go to Fuyu Pavilion."

The Di sisters and An Niang were both pregnant, and Run Niang had to take care of the child. Only Zhao Fujin and Fu Qingyi were left. However, these two little girls were too weak in combat, and they always made him unable to get up. After thinking about it, It is more reliable to find Lu Tian.

All the way to Fuyu Pavilion, Han Zhen followed the secret passage and went straight to Fan Tower.

"His Majesty?"

Seeing Han Zhen walking out of the study, the maid hurriedly greeted him.

Han Zhen asked: "Where is your mother?"

"Mom is taking inventory in the wine cellar. Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I will go and call my mother right now."

The maid said and left in a hurry.

Han Zhen took the opportunity to stroll around the courtyard. Although he had been there twice, he never took a closer look.

The courtyard is not big, but the environment is particularly quiet.

Standing in the courtyard, the five tall buildings are brightly lit, and the sound of silk and bamboo mixed with the sweet smell is floating in the air.

There is a flying bridge sill connecting the five buildings. People come and go on the flying bridge.

It’s really a gold-selling cave.

At this moment, Lu Tian's magnetic voice came into his ears: "Why is your Majesty here tonight?"

Turning around, he saw Lu Tian twisting her waist like a beautiful snake walking towards him, her charming face full of smiles.

For a moment, the aroma hit my nostrils.

Han Zhen chuckled and said, "I miss you a little, so I came here to see you."

As soon as these words came out, a layer of mist suddenly appeared in Lu Tian's eyes, and she fell softly into Han Zhen's arms.

As the madam of Fan House, his subordinates brought out countless brothel owners.

She didn't know how many times she had heard such love words.

But when it comes to love, who says the score?

When Han Zhen said it, everything changed instantly.

(End of this chapter)