Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 362: Winning the Liao Envoy’s Trust
Seeing that King Zhennan in front of him was so interested in his gift. The Liao envoy was also very happy.

Because the Liao people have always claimed to be orthodox and are full of arrogance in their bones. Dali is a small country in the south. Zhao Mu showed a liking for these gifts beyond his status, and he did not become suspicious.

The Liao envoy said at this time: "Haha, you are so polite, Your Majesty. If the King of Zhennan is willing to form a good relationship with us, the Liao Kingdom, a small profit will be nothing. Even after the prince ascends the throne, we, the Liao Kingdom, will have another gift."

The Liao envoy originally wanted to let the daughter of the Liao clan become the princess of Dali, but because Princess Zhennan was here, he swallowed his words. Just said it was another gift.

Zhao Mu heard this and said: "We, Dali, are a small country in the south. In the future, we will have to rely on the Liao Kingdom for support."

The Liao envoy replied: "Haha, it doesn't count as support. But it is still appropriate for you and me to help each other."

Zhao Mu smiled and said: "Naturally, naturally."

Faced with the flattering words from these two people, Gao Mei got goosebumps all over her body. Especially when she knows Zhao Mu's true identity. Zhao Mu hated the Liao people deeply.

This time, he was so polite when facing the Liao envoy. No need to think about it, Zhao Mu must have a conspiracy.

The polite words were enough, and the Liao envoy also expressed his intention of coming.

Hearing this, Zhao Mu replied: "What did the messenger say? Since ancient times, it is far better to be called a respected person than to be called a minister!" Zhao Mu's eyes began to become darker.

The Liao envoy felt that he had underestimated the King of Zhennan. He originally thought that the King of Zhennan was a mediocre prince who had never seen much of the world. But now this sudden change in expression is really scary.

Zhao Mu nodded and said, "Yes. I didn't expect that the Song people, who had always been weak, would now learn to resist. Before, Xiao Wang wanted to imitate Xixia and ask the Song Dynasty to give us some coins every year. But after this victory, The civil and military officials of the Song Dynasty were all arrogant, so they canceled the annual coins promised to us. "

But judging from his words, the Liao envoy also guessed something. He immediately said: "What the prince said is true! Since ancient times, it is far better to be called a loner than to be a minister. It seems that the prince has many objections to your country and Song Dynasty's decision to be a minister?"

The Liao envoy said: "I wonder if the prince wants to be the Southern Emperor, or if he wants to be a vassal?"

Zhao Mu replied: "Haha, don't say secret words in front of people. Your envoy came to visit Xiao Wang, presumably because he wants Xiao Wang to support your country's alliance."

Gao Mei looked at Zhao Mu and thought: "Just talk nonsense. When did you say that your Song Dynasty was going to give you coins?"

Faced with Zhao Mu's sudden change, the Liao envoy was also shocked.

After hearing this, the Liao envoy nodded silently and said: "Yes. This envoy is visiting Dali. Your Majesty must have made it clear to the prince about the purpose of his visit. I will not say more here. I hope that your country can Think carefully about our suggestions. Today's Song Dynasty is no longer what it used to be. I believe that the prince had heard about the defeat of Daliao in Xiongzhou before. "

Zhao Mu then sighed and said: "I agreed with my father and the others to declare vassal status to the Song Dynasty just because the Xixia Kingdom had gained real benefits. Unexpectedly, this time the coins did not arrive, and my king's My cousin also gave it to Zhao Mun, and the false declaration of surrender has now become real. I really lost my wife and lost my army!"

The Liao envoy said: "Haha, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. As long as Dali is willing to cooperate with us, Daliao. We, Daliao, are willing to protect the legacy of the Dali emperor forever."

Zhao Mu saw that it was almost done, so he said: "The envoy made it clear to my uncle before that if I, Dali, assist the Liao Dynasty in destroying the Song Dynasty, I, Dali, can take all the land in Lingnan and Liangchuan. Can you take this seriously?" the Liao envoy replied. : "Of course, if Dali is willing to cut off contact with the Song Dynasty and is willing to send troops to help Daliao annex the Song Dynasty. After the Song Dynasty is destroyed in the future, all the land in Lingnan will be returned to the Dali Kingdom. As for the two rivers, Daliao has already Sign an alliance with Tubo. After the Song Dynasty is destroyed, the land of Bashu will belong to Tubo. If Dali also wants the land of these two rivers, then your country can negotiate with Tubo."

Of course Zhao Mu didn't believe the Liao envoy's lies. He was the best at observing words and expressions. Just by looking at the eyes of the Liao envoy, Zhao Mu knew that he was deceiving him. Using a tiger's skin as a banner is a common tactic in business negotiations.

The purpose is to use this information asymmetry to deceive the other party into agreeing.

Zhao Mu pretended to be disappointed and said: "That's it. But the land of Lingnan is full of miasma, the folk customs are fierce, and the mountains and rivers are difficult to cross. It is far inferior to the land of Bashu Tianfu. Bashu has Shu brocade, fertile soil, and beauties, such a treasure land It's a pity to give it to those Tubo barbarians who don't understand appreciation."

The heart that stirred up after seeing this "King of Zhennan" was extinguished by a few words of his own. Ambassador Liao couldn't help but feel his heart in his throat.

However, this also made the Liao envoy completely trust the "King of Zhennan" in his sincerity for cooperation.

The most reliable relationship in the world is not blood or the same ideology. But a community of the same interests.

Relationships are strongest only through shared interests.

If the "King of Zhennan" was really moved by some petty profits, the Liao envoy would wonder if the King of Zhennan was perfunctory with him. In other words, he is just an unreliable person with great ambition and little talent.

Now that he is showing dissatisfaction and frustration, he obviously wants to increase his bargaining chip. This shows that he is interested in defeating Song Dynasty with Liao Dynasty.

The envoy of Liao said at this time: "Let's do this. If the King of Zhennan really cooperates with me, Daliao. After the Song Dynasty is destroyed, King Zhennan will be interested in taking the land of Bashu. I, Daliao, can help you to speak more in front of Tubo. A few words. If Dali’s contribution is greater than that of Tubo, then we, Daliao, are willing to give Dali the most practical benefits.”

When Zhao Mu saw that it was almost done, he immediately said: "Okay! Happy. If our army marches in and takes Bashu first, then the Liao Kingdom will help us convince Tubo Zanpu to let Bashu become a territory of our Dali Kingdom!"

The Liao envoy said: "If your country can afford it, then I, Daliao, are willing to help."

When Zhao Mu saw that the fish was about to take the bait, he continued: "Okay. As long as there are such tangible benefits, then our country, Dali, is willing to help your country. After talking about the land, then only the status is left. After the destruction of the Song Dynasty, , I am afraid that we, Dali, are about to meet your country. Is your country really willing to accept our side of Dali becoming emperor?”

The Liao envoy said: "Of course. We, Dali, are willing to keep the title of Emperor of Dali. Of course, all this is based on the premise that Dali is willing to cooperate."

Zhao Mu continued: "What the envoy said before was right. The lips are dead and the teeth are cold. Now that the Song Dynasty is strong and the Liao Dynasty is weak, our country, Dali, and your country are each other's lips and teeth. But at that time, the Song Dynasty was weak and the Liao Dynasty was strong, so can we, Dali, be said to be the same as the Song Dynasty? Have we become friends?"

The Liao envoy now also feels that this King of Zhennan is a difficult character. He asked at this time: "Then according to the prince's opinion, what should we in Daliao do to make the prince believe in our sincerity?"

Zhao Mu smiled and said: "It's very simple, that is to preserve the Song Dynasty! If our Dali country does not have to border with your country, then this is the greatest security for us!"

As soon as Zhao Mu said these words, the Liao envoy no longer had any doubts.

(End of this chapter)