Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 169 I shouldn’t be here

In November of the seventh year of Xuanhe.

Bianjing.

Regarding the Emperor Ji's matter, the imperial court was quite proud and had been sending people to argue. However, a few days later, a battle report came from the north, which seemed to bring the flames of war in the north to the ministers and officials.

Hedong Xuanfu envoy Zhang Xiaochun was lucky enough to repulse the Yan people's pursuers. Now he is cooperating with the defenders of Zhongshan and Zhending to try to regain the prefecture. However, he also said that he has completely lost contact with the tens of thousands of elites who Tong Guan continued to go north.

The latter is probably already cold.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaochun quickly sent people thousands of miles away to send an urgent warning, saying that Yan's troops might have actually exceeded one hundred thousand, and that both Xia and the north had sent troops.

The next day, the imperial court sent two other concubines. One of them was said to be married. Her husband’s surname was Cai. However, because that concubine was too beautiful, she was secretly used by the court. Other conditions were exchanged and then sent to the military camp.

The capital has always been tall and majestic, but after the three empresses were sent out of the city, when the defenders at the top of the city saw the Han army outside the city, they could no longer cheer up.

Liu Ling was listening to the conditions fed back by the envoy from the Song Dynasty. From the beginning, he was asking for conditions. Now the Song Dynasty really couldn't offer so many things, so after sending the three emperor concubines, he wanted to try his best to Land is subject to some reductions and exemptions, and it is still a "yearly gift".

"Ordinary people owe money. That doesn't mean you can't pay it back if you don't have the money. The worst thing is, you can pay back as much as you have, and you'll still write an IOU for the rest."

Write an IOU?

I, the great Song Dynasty, write you an IOU?

The young envoy in front of Liu Ling twitched his eyes and couldn't help but resisted: "I have already received a lot of gifts from the Song Dynasty. I would like to ask the King of Han to show some dignity. At the worst, I would like to ask the King of Han to withdraw his troops first. Then both sides can send envoys to discuss in detail."

The Han army surrounded the city every day, and those inside could not get out, and those outside could not get in. The court became more and more anxious day by day, and in the end had to give up the bottom line again and again.

Liu Ling shook his head.

The young envoy had no choice but to say again: "The officials said that we can cede Dingzhou, Baozhou, Xiongzhou, and Bazhou, depose Tongguan, recall Zongze, and exile the two of them. This can be regarded as an explanation to the king of Han." .”

"What does their life and death have to do with me?"

Liu Ling sneered and replied: "The matter has been done, and it can't be solved with a few apologies. Let's do this. To show my sincerity, I will withdraw the troops first, but the remaining money and food that the court cannot pay, I will It needs to be taken back in Hebei."

"You mean"

"The seven prefectures north of Hejian Prefecture, including Jingxing, which borders Hedong, must be placed under the rule of this king from now on. The Song people in the territory will be good people under my rule from today on.

In addition, the two prefectures in Hebei also asked the imperial court to send people to order all the money and grain stored in the treasury to be sent to Hejian Mansion within three months. "

The young envoy hesitated for a moment and whispered: "If these conditions are agreed to, will the king withdraw his troops?"

"I have already said that I will withdraw my troops first, but the states and territories along the way can no longer close their cities and defend themselves."

"it is good."

Liu Ling looked at the young envoy in front of him with some surprise, and asked doubtfully: "Can you make decisions on behalf of your court?"

The young envoy nodded and said: "Before leaving, I received a few instructions from the prime minister, so that I can give you a thorough understanding. As long as we withdraw our troops, everything can be discussed now."

"Your prime minister?"

"It's Mr. Wang." The young envoy nodded. He was talking about Wang Fu.

"Well, in addition to deposing Tong Guan, I want the court to re-appoint Cai Jing and Cai Xianggong. If Cai Xianggong becomes an official again, I will withdraw my troops immediately."

"This"

The young envoy was confused for a moment. Before leaving, not only Wang Fu, but also the officials told him that as long as the troops retreated outside the city, the land, money, and food would be easy to negotiate with women.

What's more, it is said that all of Hebei has been captured by the Han army. Not to mention ceding a few more states and territories, he can give him most of Hebei. Anyway, after taking this breath, with the size of the Song Dynasty, he can do it without any effort. The ground pressed Liu Ling to death.

"Xiaoguan, I will convey this request to King Hui, but I don't know whether it can be accomplished."

Liu Ling nodded and said, "I'm sorry to bother you."

"correct."

When the envoy was about to turn around and leave, Liu Ling stopped him and asked:

"You haven't asked for your name yet?"

"The lower official's surname is Qin, his single name is Hui, and he is a member of the staff."

Liu Ling pondered for a moment and said: "Send it to the official, I am very satisfied with you."

Qin Hui was a little surprised for a moment, then he bowed, saluted, and left.

After nightfall, thousands of tents were lit late at night, and the lights in the military camp were brightly lit. From time to time, sentries would rush back to report news and change shifts. The soldiers of the brigade patrolled in shifts, guarding against the Song people who might counterattack. As the peace negotiations progressed more and more smoothly, the Han army became more and more nervous, and everyone began to be on high alert.

The attitude shown by the Song people in the city was completely opposite. Everyone knew that the three emperors had been sent out. Zhang Shuye was imprisoned after his mission, but before leaving, he tacitly allowed his youngest son to stay. Among the Han army, this was the only selfish thing he had.

There was singing and dancing in the palace. When Qin Hui reported Liu Ling's reply word for word, Zhao Guan's parents breathed a sigh of relief, and people from all over the palace were sent to congratulate him.

That night, Zhao Guan's family was in a good mood. After enjoying the singing and dancing, they asked one of the most pleasing palace maids to stay with them. Before he could start, the palace servants reported that King Yun wanted to see him.

"What is he here for?"

The Zhao Guan family still liked this son very much. King Yun was the son who was most like him. It was not easy to care about him at this time, so he had to push Gong E away and coldly snorted: "Let him come in."

King Yun walked in under the guidance of his chamberlain Li Yan and saluted his father.

"My lord, greetings."

"Okay, get up and talk." Zhao Guanjia said impatiently: "If you have nothing to do, go and rest early. I'm tired too."

King Yun still lowered his head and said softly: "I heard that the court has reached an agreement with Liu Ni and said..."

Zhao Guanjia frowned slightly and waved to the palace maid, who wisely exited the palace.

Here, only the father and son are left.

"He is the King of Han now, not Liu Ni."

"Official!"

"You are a little presumptuous." Zhao Guanjia frowned, but he was still too used to his son, so he rarely explained: "Hebei's heart is towards the Song Dynasty, and he can't eat it even if he takes it by force.

When this year passes, next year, or one or two years later, when the Song Dynasty takes a breath, we can still make the Northern Expedition. How much can he, Liu Ling, accomplish by guarding the few soldiers and civilians?

This time, it's all because those two old dogs, Tong Guan and Zong Ze, took matters into their own hands. I will definitely kill them! "

King Yun finally raised his head. He wanted to say that Liu Ling had evil intentions and was extremely powerful. It was definitely not something that could be described by just "that".

but.

What should I say?

He said that as King Yun, he had accepted countless bribes from Liu Ling?

He came today because he felt that it was really unfortunate that his stupid sister fell into Liu Ling's hands.

I'm sorry, sister, it's no use being a brother.

Outside the handsome tent of the King of Han.

The Shunde Emperor was led outside by her maid. The wind was a little noisy tonight, and the Emperor's clothes were floating slightly.

The maid bowed to her and said softly: "Your Majesty is in the tent, please move."

King

When Emperor Shunde heard these two words, she couldn't help but raise her head, as if she wanted to see the man's face through the tent.

As early as three years ago, Liu Ling followed Pharmacist Guo to Beijing to pay a visit to an official. At that time, Liu Ling stood outside the Houyuan Hall for a while. In fact, Emperor Shunde had already seen him at that time.

In addition, Liu Ling has been winning great victories in the past three years, and naturally those battles will be more or less spread to the deep palace, and he was highly praised at the beginning.

In Shunde Emperor Ji's heart, he was still the heroic general standing outside the palace three years ago.

And from the very beginning, the officials said they would let her marry Liu Ling.

She doesn't feel wronged.

Liu Ling didn't know that he actually had a "little fan girl".

Across a curtain, she hesitated for a moment, trying to make her attitude less humble. After all, before coming here, her brother had told her sincerely that she represented the face of the Song Dynasty.

So, she thought for a moment, lifted the curtain slightly, and carefully asked inside:

"Are you there?"

When no one responded, Di Ji boldly raised the curtain and was stunned when she saw the scene inside.

The King of Han is not here, but Zhu Shuzhen is sitting on the couch reading a book, with a fire burning next to her to keep warm.

After hearing the noise, she subconsciously raised her head, and the eyes of the two girls suddenly collided.

(End of this chapter)