The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 210 Annan Envoy

I don't like war.Whatever is just.Still unjust.Because war always causes fatal harm to the people.Just as Zhang Yanghao, a literati of the Yuan Dynasty, wrote in his work "Hillside Sheep" decades later.Written in Tong Tong Care for the Ancients. "Prosperity. The people suffer; Death. The people suffer."

Although Zhang Yanghao was not born yet.What's more, it is unknown whether Zhang Yanghao will write this song because of my arrival.But it cannot be denied.These two ditties have a profound historical perspective.It reveals an unbreakable truth.No matter which dynasty in history.They thrive.It doesn't matter if you lose or die.The common people always suffer.

I am Emperor Zhao Xuan.But I am also a commoner Huyan Donghai.And I'm from 800 years later.Therefore, it is natural to understand the suffering of the people better.

After conquering the country, Zhao Kuangyin, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, was brave and good at fighting.Facing powerful enemies around.Usually adopted a forbearance attitude.As long as peace can be exchanged for annual tribute.It is not easy to start a war.in later historians.Many people think that it was caused by Song people's greed for life and fear of death.But this is actually one of the national policies set by Taizu Zhao Kuangyin who is most fearless of death.After Zhao Kuangyin ascended the throne.He didn't make up his mind to fight Khitan.Instead, do it as peacefully as possible.This kind of thinking has been affecting the successive emperors of the Song Dynasty.There is no need to start a war if it can be solved with money.certainly.Nor can this kind of thinking be simply attributed to cowardice.An emperor of the Song Dynasty said. "Think of the children of the world." This means that the emperor's thinking is to fight less.Kill less.

History is difficult to interpret right and wrong.Although the Song Dynasty has been on the defensive.But it can last as long as 300 years.And its economy reached the peak of feudal society.If it wasn't for encountering the most powerful Mongolian cavalry in history.Its development is still unpredictable.

By the end of the Southern Song Dynasty.With the rise of Mongolia.War is inevitable.

Mongolia is not like the Kingdom of Jin.Willing to rule the river.Mongolia wants to kill me.Naturally, a full-scale war of aggression will be launched.certainly.I'm not going to let it go.And I also want to restore the Central Plains.Nor will the Mongols simply retreat back to their origins.This can only be resolved by war.

This is a situation where the fish will die and the net will be broken.In the end, I can only laugh and cry.For this war.I must win.Only in exchange for the continuation of my great Han clan at the smallest price.Only in this way can we continue to maintain our Greater China's leading position in the world.

It was less than half an hour after Xia Gui left.I successively received the third battle report from Luzhou and an urgent report from Anqing.The Luzhou battle report is reported.Ashu is occupying Anhua.After the two towns of Anfei.Launched a tentative attack on Luzhou City.Was quickly repelled by my defenders.Casualties on both sides were minimal.The emergency report of Anqing Mansion reported that a small number of Mongolian cavalry troops were found 150 miles north of Anqing.

Calculated according to the speed of the eight hundred li urgent report.The content of the battle report I received roughly happened a day or two ago.Judging from the analysis of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War in the past few days.Ashu's intent was roughly to plunder and harass.These two urgent reports seem to confirm this speculation.

Jia Sidao saw me after reading it and said: "Your Majesty, the Mongolian cavalry army has been found between Luzhou and Anqing now. Do you want to change General Xia Gui's marching route?"

According to the plan.The imperial army led by Xia Gui will go straight to Luzhou after setting off from Lin'an.Jia Sidao meant to ask whether it is necessary to change the route a little bit.Go to Anqing first.Then head north directly to Luzhou.

"Teacher. That's according to your opinion."

"Your Majesty. I think each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Your Majesty please decide."

I suddenly felt that Jia Sidao seemed to be testing me.this is okay.That works too.It's like whether to send troops to Luzhou.Jia Sidao's answer is also in between.Both choices of these two multiple-choice questions make sense.Jia Sidao is like a teacher.Speak the meaning of the topic again.But it's up to me to make the choice.

There are two routes from Lin'an to Luzhou.The closest one is to cross the river from Dangtu.Go northwest again.The other one is to cross the river from Anqing.Then go all the way north.

I thought for a while and said: "Master and minister, send an order to Anqing Mansion. Continue to monitor. Keeping the city and helping the surrounding people are the top responsibilities. In addition, copy the two latest battle reports on Huainan West Road to Xia Guixia Aiqing. Order him Judge your own marching route."

Jia Sidao tested me.I also took the opportunity to test Xia Gui.This question cannot be wrong no matter how you choose.The impact will not be large.certainly.This is based on the premise that the Mongols will not attack Luzhou with all their strength.

Jia Sidao glanced at me in surprise and said, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will immediately pass on His Majesty's order to the Privy Council."

"En. Dear dear ministers. Let's talk about the military situation here for the time being. Next, we will continue the court meeting. Teacher and minister. A few days ago, you proposed to expand the Government Affairs Council to ensure the smooth implementation of the provincial system. I think it is feasible and necessary. The two teachers and ministers recommended The celebrity chooses Liu Mengyan. I agree with Chen Yizhong's two lovers. But only these two people are added. I think it is still far from enough. So this time I will add three more. Wang Yu. Wu Jian. Zhang Jiansan My mistress."

"The minister is here." The three responded when they left the class.

"Liu Mengyan. Chen Yizhong and the two lovers."

"The minister is here." Stay.The two of Chen also came out.

"Five lovers. I named you as academicians of the Council of Political Affairs. Together with the original academicians Wen Tianxiang, Lu Xiufu, and Zhao Shunsun, the three lovers form the basic team of the Council of Government Affairs. The Council of Government Affairs currently has only one task. That is the implementation of the provincial system. This It will be the key affairs of our dynasty in recent years. This matter is headed by Wen Tianxiang and Wen Aiqing. The remaining seven people are assisted by Aiqing. I hope you will do your best. The implementation of this reform plan will be completed as soon as possible."

"Yes. Your Majesty. I will obey the order."

Maybe Jia Sidao didn't expect to add five people at once.But the two recommended by me are on top of it.It can be regarded as a small gain.

These eight ministers have all served as prime ministers in different periods in the late Southern Song Dynasty in history.My Council of Government Affairs has become the Council of Prime Ministers.As for whether the eight people have real materials.I just took this opportunity to do some research.

"Liao Yingzhong. Liao Aiqing."

"The minister is here."

"How is the survey of Fujian Road going?"

"Return to Your Majesty. The Fujian Road officials are very cooperative this time. I expect it to be completed before the end of this month."

"Okay. I plan to restart my plan to reform the land system. This matter has been delayed for a while due to inaccurate surveys in the economic circles. After the land survey of Fujian Road is completed this time, let's start from Fujian Road. Dear dear friends .From ancient times to the present. The land system has always been the foundation of a dynasty. This matter is no less important than the reform of the provincial system. I will hand this matter over to the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture to complete it together."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Jiang Wanli and Zhao Kui came out.

"You two old lovers. Let your subordinates do this first. Liao Aiqing. You will take the lead in the specific matters concerning the reform of the land system. The minister Yang Dong will be in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture."

"Yes. I will obey the orders."

"Liao Aiqing. Yang Aiqing. For land reform. You first draft a draft. The content can be rough. As long as it is about land. I have issued instructions on the reform of the land system before. You can refer to it. At the same time. You must listen to the land ownership extensively. In addition, we can learn from previous land reform measures. For example, the square land average tax law implemented in this dynasty, the official land law, etc.”

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"This draft will be completed by the end of this month. Are there any problems?"

Liao Yingzhong looked at Jia Sidao.He looked at Yang Dong again and said, "Your Majesty, no problem."

"That's good. Wait for your draft to come out. I'll review it later."

Liao Yingzhong remembered what Jia Sidao had said a few days ago.The emperor wants to make himself the Minister of Commerce.Could it be true.You must know that the executors of the land reform are all ministers at the prime minister level in this dynasty.The Fangtian average tax law mentioned by the emperor was supervised by the Prime Minister Wang Anshi at that time.The law of public land was enforced by Jia Sidao and Jia Xiangye.These two are prime ministers with great power.Liao Yingzhong is talented.Very confident about court affairs.The emperor wants to be promoted.Of course it's a good thing.It's just that the Taishi's tone that day was a little weird.It seemed that he was afraid of going to the emperor's side.Although I belong to the Taishi family.But it is the same as the grand master.They all served as officials in the Great Song Dynasty.They are all ministers of the emperor.No matter what you do.It is easy to offend one side.But no matter which side you can't afford to offend.

"Hey." Liao Yingzhong sighed secretly.Why did I need to be an official in the court in the first place?

"Everyone loves you. There is a book to play. Retire without incident."

After the meeting is over.Ma Tingluan quietly came to me.Played in a low voice. "Your Majesty. Chen Huang, the great king of Annan Kingdom in the south, sent an envoy to meet His Majesty. He is waiting outside the palace."

I said in a daze, "Envoy."

This is the first time that I have encountered an envoy from a vassal state since I took the throne.

"Ma Aiqing. Tell me about the situation in An Nanguo."

"Yes. Your Majesty. According to historical records, the Annan Kingdom originated from the Nanyue Kingdom. It was built by Zhao Tuo, a famous general in the Qin Dynasty. It was a county system in the Lingnan area at that time. It was later destroyed by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. It was incorporated into the territory of the Han Dynasty. In the next thousand years, Annan Kingdom sometimes became a vassal state of the Central Plains Dynasty, and sometimes it was directly under the jurisdiction of the dynasty. In the period of our Taizu, King Annan was canonized as the King of Jiaozhi County by Emperor Taizu. It became an autonomous vassal state. In the first year of Emperor Xiaozong's Chunxi (1174), Xiaozong paid tribute to Jiaozhi, which was commendable. A special edict was issued to give the name of Annan. The ruler of Jiaozhi became the king and the name of the country was established. The six characters of King Annan's seal are bestowed by Wen."

For An Nanguo.I only have rough impressions.Simply put, it is the Vietnam of later generations.I can't remember the exact history of it.

"Ma Aiqing. Then what's the situation in An Nanguo now?"

"Your Majesty. Since the war between Song and Mongolia, apart from the normal tribute, An Nanguo has gradually reduced the contact between the two sides. About seven years ago, An Nanguo was succeeded by Chen Huang. He adopted a strategy of not offending both sides. On the one hand, he continued to respect me. Maintained a good suzerain-vassal relationship. But at the same time accepted the canonization of the Mongols. And sent envoys to Mongolia. In the second year of Jingding. Mongolian Kublai Khan canonized Chen Huang’s father. The Shang Wang is the king of Annan. Chen Huang is the son of the king. After Jingding for three years, the first emperor Lizong once again canonized Chen Huang as the king of Annan. When the first emperor passed away, Annan also sent his envoy in Lin'an to mourn. In the second year of Xianchun, that is, next year, the king will send an official envoy to come to congratulate His Majesty on his enthronement."

"Next year. Then what will happen today."

"Your Majesty. Chen Yuan, Annan's envoy, only said that he came to meet His Majesty in the name of King Annan. And this time it was a secret visit."

"So mysterious. Alright. I will meet this person. Ma Aiqing. I will meet Annan's envoy in the side hall."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

I sat down for a while.Ma Tingluan brought Annan's envoy to the side hall.

Xiao Qi said at the door: "Master Ma and Envoy Annan have arrived."

"Xuan."

Ma Tingluan, Annan's envoy Chen Yuan and his two entourages entered the apse.As soon as the three of them entered the room, they knelt down and kowtowed: "Annan Envoy Chen Yuan, Deputy Envoy Chen Xin. Ruan Hong pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty. Long live Your Majesty."

"Retire without courtesy."

"Thank you, His Majesty the Great Song Emperor."

After Chen Yuan got up, he said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Emperor of Heaven. Chen Yuan was entrusted by the King of Annan Kingdom. I came to congratulate Your Majesty on his enthronement. This is the list of gifts presented by the King of our country. Please accept it with a smile."

"King Annan has a heart. Envoy Chen Yuan, you also have a heart. Xiao Qi. Next."

Chen Yuan took out two letters from his arms.One of them was given to Xiaoqi.Holding another letter in his hand, he said, "Your Majesty the Emperor. Second, Chen Yuan handed over to His Majesty a letter written by our King on behalf of our King. Please read it."

"It's He Shuxin. Sir. Next."

Yuan Ji stepped forward and took the letter.Weigh it with your hands.Pass it on to me.

I open the letter.looked up.