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Chapter 516 0513 [Chen Qian Shunyan...]

After Han Zhen left, Yang Weizhong still stood there blankly.

It wasn't until Hui Niang spoke up that he came back to his senses.

"Sir, Your Majesty has asked you to go on a mission tomorrow."

Hui Niang looked happy and had a smile on her lips.

Although she is a womanizer, she has been with Yang Weizhong for such a long time, so she knows something about it.

Yang Weizhong was free at home during this period, saying he was recuperating from illness, but there were soldiers guarding the house day and night. Huiniang had long realized that something was wrong.

Now His Majesty has come and asked me to go to work, and everything is fine again.

As for whether it was Qi Chen or Song Chen, she didn't care.

After all, the world belongs to the Han family, and it doesn’t matter who is in charge.

"You know so much!"

Yang Weizhong scolded, then turned around and walked into the study.

Sitting in front of his desk, he looked at the envelope in his hand with a complicated expression.

Yang Weizhong valued this former general very much, and the relationship between the two was both mentor and friend.

Han Shizhong and Wu Jie surrendered to Qi, and he expressed his understanding.

After all, His Majesty's behavior at that time was truly chilling.

After surrendering to Qi, Han Shizhong finally began to show his talents and rose through the ranks, and now he was promoted to the commander-in-chief of the first army.

After hesitating for a moment, Yang Weizhong finally opened the envelope, took out the letter and read it.

In the letter, Han Shizhong did not persuade him to surrender, but only talked about some trivial matters and his current situation with Wu Jie and others, and finally told him to take care of himself.

The warmth revealed between the lines moved Yang Weizhong.

……

The next day.

Cao Jie got up early and burned incense and bathed according to etiquette.

Taking a bath, or bathing, for the ancients was not just a matter of cleansing the body, but more of a ritual.

When offering sacrifices, getting married or meeting people with respected status, it is necessary to burn incense and bathe to show respect and attention.

After bathing, Cao Jie put on a brand new official uniform.

For nearly a hundred years, Xixia was deeply influenced by the culture of the Central Plains and formulated a series of etiquette systems.

Among them, the official uniforms borrowed the style of Zhao and Song Dynasties, but they also retained the characteristics of the Dangxiang people. The sleeves were not as wide, the waist was wrapped with a jade belt, the hand held a scepter, and the head was worn with a futou.

After the preparations were completed, Cao Jie took several carts of tributes all the way to the mansion where Han Zhen was staying.

After a strict interrogation, Cao Jie walked into the hall under the leadership of Lao Jiu.

As soon as he entered the hall, he looked up and saw Han Zhen sitting on the main seat.

A pair of sharp eyes were staring at him.

Cao Jie's heart trembled, and he bowed and saluted: "Baigao Daxia's Minister ordered Cao Jie to pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor of Qi!"

"No gift."

Han Zhen raised his hand and said, "Sit down."

"Foreign Minister, I would like to thank His Majesty Qi for granting me a seat."

Cao Jie thanked him and sat down below.

After taking a look at Cao Jie, Han Zhen asked, "Is the envoy Han'er?"

This question did not make Cao Jie feel embarrassed, and he said calmly: "Exactly."

At the beginning of the founding of Xixia, there were not many Han children.

After the Anshi Rebellion and the perennial turmoil in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, there were only 185 Han households in Xixia, less than a thousand people.

Since Zhang Yuan rebelled against the Song Dynasty and surrendered to the Xia Dynasty, and was awarded the Order of Zhongshu, and was treated well by high-ranking officials, many frustrated scholars continued to defect to Xixia.

Coupled with the Han people captured from the northwest border in recent years, the number of Han people in Xixia has increased sharply.

The influence of the Han people on Xixia is also growing, which is particularly obvious in the court.

By Li Qianshun's generation, there were more and more Han officials in the Xixia court, overwhelming the party nobles in number.

Almost all civil servants are Han Chinese.

This phenomenon made the party nobles dissatisfied, but there was nothing they could do.

The Xixia emperors of all dynasties knew clearly that if they wanted to govern the country well, they had to rely on the Han people.

Han Zhen asked again: "How are the Han'er in Xia Kingdom doing?"

Cao Jie was startled and looked at Han Zhen in confusion.

This sentence really scared him.

However, seeing the smile on Han Zhen's face, Cao Jie couldn't figure it out for a moment, so he had to suppress the fear in his heart and replied: "It's okay."

"That's good."

Han Zhen smiled slightly, stopped talking in depth, and changed the topic: "What is the purpose of this visit by the Xia State envoy?"

Cao Jie stood up and said with a solemn expression: "The State of Qi is a big country in the Central Plains. Our Majesty admires Hua Feng and is willing to pay tribute and become a vassal. His Majesty, the Emperor of Qi, is the master."

After saying that, he took out his credentials from his sleeve pocket and presented them with respectful hands.

Lao Jiu stepped forward, took the credentials, and handed them to Han Zhen.

Opening the credentials, the first paragraph almost made Han Zhen unable to hold back.

"Chen Qian Shunyan: On the eighth day of this month, the Grand Master, Shangshu Ling, and Zhongshu Ling Cao Jie announced an ultimatum and established an alliance, named as a vassal minister. From now on, everyone will pay tribute and pay tribute to the court every year. All things such as official seals and messengers going back and forth will always be in accordance with the old rules of the Song Dynasty... For the things mentioned above, I swear to maintain my sincerity and inherit the inheritance unchanged. Children and grandchildren cannot enjoy the country.”

The translation of this letter of surrender is, the Song Dynasty was destroyed by you, now you are my eldest brother, everything remains as usual.

How should I put it? Xixia is indeed skilled and has rich experience in advocating for ministers.

Ridicule is ridicule, but from the perspective of interests, Xixia's surrender has hundreds of benefits and no harm.

Xixia's territory is too small, with a population of only a million. It cannot stand on its own without being a vassal of a big country.

Closing the letter of credence, Han Zhen said with a half-smile but not a smile: "The emperor of your country is much older than me. It would be inappropriate for Qi and Xia to call me vassals. Besides, Qi is not richer than the Song Dynasty and does not have so many years of blessings."

The Emperor of Qi actually refused!
Cao Jie's heart skipped a beat and he secretly said something bad. "The annual gift is easy to discuss..."

Cao Jie wanted to try harder, but was interrupted by Han Zhen: "Okay, let's not mention the matter of becoming a minister again."

Hearing this, Cao Jie smiled bitterly in his heart and had to give up.

After adjusting his mood, Cao Jie continued: "This foreign minister is on a mission to your country. In addition to being a minister, there is another matter to discuss with His Majesty the State of Qi."

"What's the matter?"

Han Zhen asked knowingly.

Cao Jie said: "Previously, His Majesty the State of Qi made a promise to our Majesty through the mouth of Yelu Dashi. As long as our country does not move its troops, he will cede the three states of Tiande Army, Yunnei and Dongsheng to our country. Now that the road to Xijing has been decided, before this time Come, my Majesty asked me, when will we take over the three states?"

Xixia has an almost paranoid obsession with its country.

There is no way, Xixia's land area is too small, and most of it is uninhabitable desert Gobi. Only a small area in the Yellow River Basin is suitable for habitation.

Even when the Liao Kingdom was still there, Xixia often made small moves to invade and occupy territory under the nose of its good brother.

As a result, the Liao Kingdom was furious and raised a hundred thousand troops, intending to teach his little brother a lesson.

The three states of Tiandejun, Yunnei and Dongsheng include Yinshan Mountain, Qiantao and Houtao, which are rich in water and grass. Xixia has long coveted these three states.

Regarding these three states, Han Zhen had already prepared for it, so he had time to say: "I have long planned to send someone to inform the Xia Kingdom to take over the land of the three states..."

Cao Jie looked happy, but Han Zhen changed his words and looked confused: "However, Gao Qingyi took the lead and occupied the land of the three states. Although this person surrendered to me, he actually respected himself as a soldier, and there was Yelu Yujian behind him. support."

"This……"

Cao Jie was stunned. He never expected that the Emperor of Qi would be so shameless.

After regaining consciousness, he retorted: "But didn't Yelu Yujian return to Qi and be named King of Jin? How dare he disobey His Majesty's decree from Qi?"

Han Zhen sighed: "Having said that, Yeluyu saw that he had soldiers and generals under his command, and he was in alliance with Yelu Dashi, and he was disobeying my orders, so I can't force him too much."

"..."

Cao Jie asked himself to be alert, but at this moment he was speechless.

The Emperor of Qi opened his eyes and told lies and forced the shit basin on the heads of Yelu Yujian and Gao Qingyi. What could he do?
And you can think with your toes that Yelu, Yu and Jian are absolutely happy with this black pot falling from the sky, and they will sing a double act with the Emperor of Qi.

Han Zhen comforted him and said: "I'd like to trouble the envoy to tell the leader of your country that there is no need to worry. I am definitely not a person who breaks my word. During this time, I will have a good discussion with Yelu Yujian and Gao Qingyi to help your country return to the three states." Land, your country can just wait patiently.”

As for when the discussion will be finalized, I don’t know.

It may be three to five months, or it may be three to five years. Anyway, I will definitely give it to you in the end, just wait slowly.

"Foreign Minister, I would like to thank His Majesty Qi."

Cao Jie had no choice but to hold his nose in recognition and bow.

The two chatted for a few more words, and Han Zhen sent him away.

After leaving the mansion, Cao Jie, who was filled with anger, immediately set off back to Xixia, as if he felt bad luck if he stayed for a moment longer.

This fucking bully is too much!

Upon hearing the news that Cao Jie was leaving to return to China, Han Zhen raised a sneer on his lips.

Lao Jiu wondered: "Why didn't your Majesty agree to Xixia's request to become a vassal? We have just established the Qi Dynasty, and we need a vassal state to enhance our prestige."

Han Zhen replied: "Promise Xixia to become a vassal. It will be difficult to deal with him in a few years."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

When he heard that Xixia was going to be dealt with, Lao Jiu looked excited.

Han Zhen seemed to have remembered something and asked, "By the way, is Yang Weizhong going to the military camp?"

Lao Jiu slapped his head and said quickly: "I forgot to inform Your Majesty. Just now General Yao sent someone to report that General Yang left for the military camp early in the morning."

After all, he is a big boss and cannot do such detailed things.

Hearing this, Han Zhen chuckled and said: "Yang Weizhong's return is an unexpected joy. With him, Yao Gu and others sitting at the border, Xixia will be unable to move, and I can free up my fists."

In the next few days, Han Zhen visited Huangzhou, Lanzhou and other important border towns.

Finally, he turned around and visited Liu Zhongwu.

Liu Zhongwu was already seriously ill and did not have much time left, but he kept holding on for breath.

Just to wait for Han Zhen to arrive, otherwise he would really feel uneasy.

"Your Majesty... the dog is young and has a naughty temperament. If there is any offense, I... hope that your Majesty will forgive me."

Liu Zhongwu was lying on the hospital bed, with a face like gold paper, holding Han Zhen's hand tightly, his eyes full of prayer.

This short sentence almost consumed all his strength, and he was gasping for air.

But it is obvious that there is less air intake and more air outlet.

Han Zhen patted the back of his hand and said warmly: "Liu Qi started with me at a young age. He is brave, resourceful, loyal and courageous. I regard him as my nephew."

"Old minister, thank you Your Majesty."

With Han Zhen's assurance, Liu Zhongwu finally let go of the stone in his heart and managed to put on a smile.

Han Zhen comforted him and said, "Liu Qing can rest in peace and recuperate."

However, he did not wait for Liu Zhongwu's reply.

He kept a smile on his face, but his eyes lost their sparkle.

Ugh.

Han Zhen sighed silently, stood up and said: "I posthumously named Liu Zhongwu the Duke of Qin and gave him the posthumous title of Wugong!"

As soon as the words fell, there was a burst of crying in the room.

Liu Zhongwu's wife, Mrs. Su, wiped away her tears and kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The Chinese people are very optimistic about their evaluation of the afterlife.

The posthumous title is the emperor's final judgment on the life of his ministers.

The posthumous title of Wu Gong is a beautiful posthumous title and has a very high evaluation. In fact, according to Liu Zhongwu's achievements, he could not get such a high evaluation. Han Zhen obviously did it for Liu Qi's face.

The best posthumous title for a military general is a single word "武", which corresponds to the character of the civil servant.

There are only two people in history who have received the posthumous title Wu, one is the famous general Wang Jun of the Western Jin Dynasty, and the other is the famous general Chen Qingzhi of the Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)