I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 474 Apologize and Pay Compensation! Su Liang's Super Bold Plan is about to be Released

April 12, near dusk.

Wei Ming Aji rode five fast horses and finally returned to Zhuola City in Western Xia after two days and one night.

In the hall.

Zhuo Luo and the commander of the Southern Military Supervision Division, Weiming Xude, fell into deep thought after reading the confession that Weiming Aji brought out from Xihe Town.

He thought for a moment.

"Aji, I suspect that the Yeli tribe may have done this. As for the Conagu tribe's claim that it was Mo Zang Epang who ordered it, it is probably the Yeli tribe who instigated them to say this."

Weiming Aji half-leaned on the couch, ate some cakes, and gradually recovered.

"Then Su Liang will certainly inform the people of Xihe Town about this. What we need to do now is to make sure whether to inform Mo Zang Epang or the Yeli tribe about this?"

"If we tell Mo Zang Epang, according to his methods, he will definitely start with the Yeli tribe and quickly eliminate the Cona Ge and Yougong tribes to show the Song Dynasty that he is not willing to go to war. If we tell the Yeli tribe, it is possible that the head of our Xixia will have to be replaced, and this is also a chance for us to eliminate Mo Zang and his sister."

Weiming Xude stroked his beard and said, "We are the royal family of Weiming, and Yeli is just a descendant of a fallen clan. If we want to help, we are helping Mo Zang Epang. No, we are helping the young king. When he grows up, Xixia will still belong to our Weiming tribe."

Although Weiming and Yeli were both one of the eight Dangxiang tribes, Weiming was the surname of the Western Xia royal family.

The Yeli tribe was no longer as powerful as before because its generals Yeli Yuqi and Yeli Wangrong were executed.

Yuanhao, the founding emperor of Western Xia, abolished the surname Li bestowed by the Tang Dynasty, called himself Weimingshi, and claimed to be a descendant of the Xianbei emperor.

Weiming can be said to be the aristocrat among the Dangxiang people.

Unfortunately, all power now belongs to the Mei Zang family, and they have no choice but to bow their heads and behave themselves.

"Then the Yeli tribe is doomed!" Weiming Aji said with some regret.

"Let them die! This is the best way to reduce the impact of the civil strife. Otherwise, if the chaos breaks out, the Song Dynasty may really take advantage of the chaos to attack us, and we will be in danger of national destruction. The Song Dynasty at this moment is completely different from what it was ten years ago!"

After Weiming Xude finished speaking, he took the confession and walked outside.

He wanted to send someone to quickly inform Mo Zang Epang that if Western Xia failed to give an explanation to the Song Dynasty before April 20th, the Song Dynasty would send troops to attack Xia, and there would be no turning back!

……

In Xihe Town.

Yang Hu posted the confessions of the four tribal leaders, the real culprits who looted Xihe Town, outside the city gate.

In short: the four tribes plundered for money, and the mastermind behind the scenes might be the Western Xia court or the Western Xia Yeli tribe. If the Western Xia court could not give an explanation before dusk on April 20, the Song Dynasty would launch military action in its own way.

After seeing the briefing, the people were all furious.

They had disliked the Xixia people in the first place, and now they hated them even more. As for the four tribes, they had already been terrified and were thinking about finding support or escaping.

The toughness shown by the Song Dynasty.

This made many foreigners feel more favorable towards us, and many of them came from hundreds of miles away to fill out the Xihe identity book.

……

Today, in the afternoon.

Su Liang called Yang Hu and one-armed Lao Qiao into the study.

"Mr. Qiao, Yang Hu, I may have to trouble you with something in the next few days."

"Zhong Cheng, you are too polite. As long as we can achieve our goal, we will do whatever you ask us to do!" said the one-armed Old Joe very firmly.

Although the one-armed old Joe has gray hair, he is still as brave as he was in the past.

"Zhongcheng, please make the arrangements. Even if it's a sea of ​​fire and a mountain of swords, we dare to wade through it!" Yang Hu also said.

Su Liang took out a map from the table, pointed to the circle in the middle, and said, "I want you to list the number of people, warriors, and leaders of all the tribes in this area, as well as the good and bad deeds that have had a significant impact."

The circled area is the Hehuang area.

It extends from Qingtang City of the Zuosiluo tribe in the west to Zhuola City on the border of Western Xia in the north.

This is exactly the area that we plan to expand into.

"This matter is quite urgent. I hope it can be completed before May. You can use all means, regardless of money or manpower. If you have any difficulties, please communicate directly with San Dao. Remember, this matter is the top priority, more important than expanding Xihe Town!"

"Are you sure?"

"We will ensure that the mission is accomplished!" One-armed Old Joe and Yang Hu said in unison, their voices very loud.

They know this area best and are the best people to do this. Su Liang is currently planning a very bold plan.

……

April 15th, Xingqing Prefecture, Western Xia.

late at night.

In the secret room of Mo Zang Epang's house, Mo Zang and the young emperor Li Liangzuo sat in the main seats.

Mo Zang Epang stood in the center of the hall, holding in his hand a secret letter sent by Wei Ming Xude, while sitting on both sides of the hall were Tangut nobles who were on good terms with the Mo Zang family.

"Everyone, the Yeli tribe colluded with the barbarian tribe without authorization, intending to frame the court, cause civil strife, and then overthrow the imperial power. They are worthy of death!"

"This Prime Minister suggests that at 4 a.m. tomorrow, we surround the old house of the Yeli tribe and kill all the elders and core members of the tribe. This is a crime of treason and there is no need to investigate it. All the property of the Yeli tribe will be returned to the national treasury!"

"In addition, we will immediately order Wei Mingxude to send troops to encircle and annihilate the Conago and Yogon tribes, and give an explanation to the Song Dynasty. As for the losses of Xihe Town, we can compensate them with the property obtained from the two tribes we annihilated."

After Mo Zang Epang finished speaking, a Tangut noble snorted coldly.

"Prime Minister Mei Zang, I have no objection to killing the core members of the Yeli tribe, but you are so flattering to the Song Kingdom, isn't it a bit too weak for the power of Xixia?"

"Even if the Song soldiers are good at fighting, so what? We are not vegetarians. If the late emperor were still alive, how could he let us live in such a humble way? The Song Kingdom is rich, we should think about how to plunder them instead of being afraid of going to war with them!"

"Yes! If a war really breaks out, we may not be defeated. Fan Zhongyan is dead. Although Di Qing is brave, he does not have Fan Zhongyan's wisdom. As for Su Liang, he is just a civil servant. What's there to be afraid of!" Another Dangxiang noble spoke up.

"I suggest that we destroy the Yeli tribe, but let the Song Dynasty deal with the other two tribes. We just need to say that this matter has nothing to do with the Xixia court. We should be tough when it's time to be tough!"

……

Several Tangut nobles who had always advocated war could not help but complain. They had always disliked Mo Zang Epang's weak attitude towards the outside world.

Mo Zang Epang was helpless and could not help but look at Mo Zang who was sitting above.

Mo Zang Epang could not suppress these Tangut nobles, but he could control them because of the Mo Zang clan who was tied to the young emperor Li Liangzuo.

"Shut up! When it comes to foreign affairs, who can understand as clearly as the prime minister? Let's listen to the prime minister's explanation first!" Mo Zang said loudly.

Suddenly, the hall fell silent.

Mo Zang Epang paused and said, "Everyone, I am not afraid of the Song Kingdom, but my country Xixia is located between the Song and Liao Kingdoms, and the neighboring Qingtang Tubo is eyeing us covetously. We must learn to make choices."

"Right now, the Liao Kingdom is in a serious civil unrest, and they are also hoping that we can fight the Song Kingdom. However, if we fight the Song Kingdom over our own affairs, the Liao Kingdom will not accept our favor at all!"

"At the beginning of the year, the Song Kingdom increased its troops on the Hebei border. I have sent people to communicate with the Liao Kingdom. It costs one price to increase our troops on the northwest border, and it costs another price to fight the Song Kingdom. This price is far more than what we can get from looting. I am still waiting for the Liao Kingdom's response."

"It is a good idea to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. Otherwise, even if we defeat the Song State and our national strength is greatly reduced, Qingtang Tubo may take advantage of the situation and invade! And you all have to consider our current national conditions. The treasury is indeed short of money and grain, and your contribution is really limited!"

……

Mei Zang Epang was reasoning while playing the victim.

These Tangut nobles seemed to be concerned about the prestige of the Western Xia state, but if they were asked to contribute money or materials, they would immediately back down.

He was far less devoted to the Western Xia court than Mo Zang Epang.

In their eyes, their tribe comes first, followed by the Xixia court. "What the Prime Minister said makes sense, I have no objection!"

"I have no objection!"

"I have no objection!"

……

Suddenly, everyone finally reached a consensus, and then they all went back and prepared to attack the Yeli tribe together.

……

The next day, at four o'clock in the morning, it was still dark.

Rows of Western Xia soldiers surrounded the old houses of the Yeli tribe, the private houses of core members of the tribe, shops, and camps where private soldiers were stationed.

Except for persuading the lower-level soldiers to surrender, all others were slaughtered without mercy.

The civil unrest in Western Xia has always been like this. Once it starts, it will be fatal.

They don't care about future historical evaluations or whether the people will complain.

The winner takes it all, and fists are king.

Before noon, the battle to eliminate the civil strife was over. Many people died in a daze, not knowing why they were killed or even by whom.

Afterwards, the Xixia court posted a notice that the Yeli tribe had colluded with the barbarians and intended to commit treason. Only then did the court officials and the people of Xingqing Prefecture know about it.

Some officials or families who had been vassals of the Yeli tribe also switched sides and submitted documents of allegiance to the Western Xia court.

It has to be said that Mei Zang Epang's actions were quick and ruthless enough to minimize the negative impact and losses to Western Xia.

……

April 18th, afternoon, Zhuola City, Western Xia.

After reading the imperial edict and the letter from Mo Zang Epang, Wei Ming Xu De and Wei Ming A Ji could not help but frown.

Mo Zang Epang requested that—

Weiming Xude sent troops to encircle and suppress the Conago and Yogun tribes.

After he dispatched his troops, Wei Ming Aji was able to go to Xihe Town to apologize and pay compensation, and inform Su Liang of the results of the Western Xia court's handling of the matter to calm the anger of the Song Dynasty.

"He is good at making arrangements and letting us do the work of his grandson. Can't he just write a letter of apology?" Weiming Aji was very dissatisfied.

Wei Ming Xude smiled helplessly.

"Alas! When you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Besides, the strategy he proposed in the letter about sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight is not wrong. Let's just be patient! Although I don't like the Liao Kingdom, it would be good if we could ally with the Liao to fight against the Song Dynasty. After all, the Song Dynasty is rich now!"

Weiming Xude immediately straightened his chest and said, "I will send troops out tonight to encircle and suppress the Conagu and Yogon tribes. You should also go to Xihe Town immediately. If this matter is not explained clearly before dusk on the 20th, it will be bad!"

Weiming Aji nodded. He had no other choice.

……

April 20th, noon.

Su Liang has received intelligence that almost all core members of the Yeli tribe of Western Xia were killed for treason.

This means that the Western Xia court had to bow its head and apologize to the Song Dynasty.

Everything is under Su Liang's control.

at this time.

Liu Sandao walked over quickly and handed a document to Su Liang.

"Boss, the man named Aji has presented a letter of apology and is already at the city gate. Should we let him in?"

After reading the letter of apology, Su Liang shook his head.

"Tell him that although this was the fault of the Yeli tribe of Xixia, the Xixia court was also at fault. They should apologize, not to me, nor to ask for my forgiveness, but to the people of Xihe Town and ask for their forgiveness. If he doesn't understand this, let him go back!"

"Yes." Liu Sandao said.

After a while.

When Weiming Aji heard Liu Sandao's message, he could not help but frown deeply, and then said to the hundreds of followers behind him: "All Weiming family soldiers listen to my orders, from now on, you will shout whatever I shout!"

Weiming Aji looked towards the city gate of Xihe Town and the vendors doing business on both sides of the road.

"The Yeli tribe of Western Xia colluded with the Tibetans and looted Xihe Town. This is the fault of the Western Xia court for not exercising strict discipline. Weiming Aji Te admits the fault on behalf of the Western Xia court. We will compensate for all the losses and beg the people of Xihe Town to forgive us!"

"The Yeli tribe of Western Xia colluded with the Tibetans and looted Xihe Town. This is the fault of the Western Xia court for not exercising strict discipline. Weiming Aji Te admits the fault on behalf of the Western Xia court. We will compensate for all the losses and beg the people of Xihe Town to forgive us!"

……

The hundreds of Weiming family soldiers behind them also shouted loudly.

The old soldiers on the city gate tower were so excited when they heard this, as if they were gulping down a bucket of cool well water in the dog days of summer.

Su Liang asked Wei Ming Aji to do this.

It was not only to demonstrate the power of the Song Dynasty, but also to let all the thieves who intended to rob the people of the Song Dynasty see what the consequences would be if they offended the Song Dynasty.

After Weiming Aji and others had been shouting for a full quarter of an hour, Liu Sandao came to Weiming Aji and said with a smile: "Weiming Military Supervisor, you can enter the city now, but Su Zhongcheng hopes that you can keep this voice and stop after you reach the government office."

Weiming Aji nodded helplessly. At this time, he had to lower his head.

Afterwards, Weiming Aji led a group of people into the city shouting.

After meeting Su Liang, he first apologized, then scolded the Yeli tribe, and told Su Liang about the punishment of the Yeli tribe by the Western Xia court and that Weiming Xude had sent troops to encircle and suppress the Conago tribe and the Yougong tribe, and finally compensated Xihe Town for the losses.

Su Liang did not make things difficult for him. After the other party promised to deliver the compensation to Xihe Town before May, Su Liang let him leave.

this moment.

Su Liang was planning another thing in his mind, a very bold but ingenious strategy that would enable the expansion of the border to proceed quickly.

He did not plan to report the matter to the court first, but instead planned to inform Di Qing who was in Qinzhou.

……

April 25th, Qinzhou City.

Di Qing was sitting in the government office when he saw Su Liang's letter. He was horrified and said to his guards beside him, "Hurry up and prepare the horses. I want to go to Xihe Town immediately!"

Qinzhou Tongpan Wang Huxiong, who was not far away, stood up and asked, "Prime Minister Di Shu, are you going to send troops into Xihe Town?"

Di Qing shook his head.

"I'm going to stop Jingming. His plan is too risky. I don't agree with it, and I believe the emperor and several ministers won't agree with it either!"

After saying that, Di Qing stuffed Su Liang's letter into his arms and strode out.

Although Qinzhou Tongpan Wang Huxiong did not know what had happened, he did not dare to ask since Di Qing did not say anything.

He can only do his best to fulfill the responsibilities he should undertake.

Half an hour later.

Di Qing arranged several deputy generals to maintain the daily training of the army, and then took a group of personal soldiers and headed straight to Xihe Town.

(End of this chapter)