Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 216: Keep your heart in mind (two more updates for the monthly ticket)
During the Northern Expedition to Yan, some Song generals compared the Yanyun army at that time with the Song army.

Take what they wear on their feet as an example. Most of the soldiers in the Yanyun army wore military boots and cotton shoes, while there were many people in the Song army who even wore only straw sandals.

After the Jin people conquered the Liao Kingdom, they did not build up their own army and still gave the army excellent treatment. At the same time, because the Jurchen tribe had relatively few people, they tried their best to absorb other tribesmen, whether they were Han people in Liaodong, Bohai, or Dongdan. , and even the Khitans of the Liao Kingdom were continuously recruited into the Jin army after the war.

But when Liu Ling became famous, it was almost when the Liao Kingdom was completely destroyed, so the person who really continued to absorb the legacy of the Liao Kingdom was not the Jin man, but Liu Ling.

In addition, he first married a Liao princess, and then went to mourn the Liao emperor in Jiashan. In recent years, he repeatedly defeated the Jin army, thus attracting a large number of former Liao subjects.

Now, Liu Ling is independent and calls his country Han.

However, whether it is the official documents of the royal palace or the official documents of various officials under the rule, it has been clearly stated many times that people under the rule of the Han Dynasty do not have to be Han people, regardless of whether they are Khitan, Turkic, grassland, Song people, or even Jurchens, as long as they are willing If you obey the laws of the "Han" and are willing to be a good citizen within the territory of the Han, the army of the Han will fight for you.

Your identity will become a Han citizen, but the Yanyun government will issue a "photo sticker" that allows you to write the name of your original ethnic group on it. The Han Dynasty will not prohibit people of any race from joining, but it is clearly prohibited to communicate with each other in the country. Discrimination and even forming cliques.

In fact, doing so seems extremely stupid in the eyes of the surrounding countries, especially since Liu Ling showed his identity as a Han from the beginning, but now he calls on everyone to abandon their identity and stand united under his banner, which seems naive and childish.

"Thousands of years ago, a book called "Spring and Autumn" covered the lives of countless people. It seemed to be about people, but in fact, the most written about them were princes and generals. It seemed to contain implicit praise, but in fact it was still about critics and officials who could not express it clearly.

Zhong Shidao didn't want to agree with the man in front of him who was much younger than him, so he said directly: "The Spring and Autumn Period is the great righteousness of Confucianism. Since the king knows the etiquette and righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period, then..."

"What your Majesty means is that you think these history books are wrong?"

As soon as he made a move, he was given a name behind him, which can be described as grand.

Master Zhong was stroking the tea cup without saying a word.

Liu Ling smiled and said, "Actually, even if Mr. Zhong refuses today, it will be easier for him to be included in the history books, because I will publicize today's events and even have a dedicated person polish it for you. Well, if you refuse, This king will do this."

"Because you're worth it."

However, there is one very important thing in it, that is, "Spring and Autumn" is not an official compilation; the vast past should be kept in the public eye. "

"The Spring and Autumn Period is just a history."

Master Zhong couldn't help but laugh.

Master Zhong raised the corners of his mouth and revealed a smile.

Liu Ling calmly narrated: "Anyone can write history. History from the previous dynasty, this dynasty, and even unofficial history can be made up from scratch. Mr. Zhong must have read many books. He should know that in these history books In front of us, all most future generations can do is believe."

"No, what Gu means is that no matter what you think now, as long as you die, I can write whatever I want about you."

"I have known for a long time that there are many merchants in Yanyun, but now it seems that the king is the one who is least good at doing business. The benefits for me are all displayed one by one, so that people can know at a glance what the king's base price is."

Liu Ling continued: "There are more than 20,000 Han troops in the clouds, and most of them are Song soldiers. They were captured by me after the failure of the Northern Expedition. They were originally led by Han Shizhong to expedition to the grassland, and they fought hard with the Jin people on the grassland. point.

Zhongshi Dao originally thought that he would hear words of persuasion such as "good birds choose trees to roost in", and he also thought that if the persuasion failed this time, the King of Han would most likely kill him. what is it?

The cultivator said: "."

I also feel that the generals of the Great Song Dynasty are all a bunch of trash, but these Song soldiers make me admire them with admiration. "

"The court of the Song Dynasty thinks that you surrendered me a long time ago. Your family may be happy that you can live, but on the surface, they still need to live in the Song Dynasty, so all they can do is to heartily I hope you have died in Yanyun."

"I am very old. Even when I was in my prime, I was one of the trash that the king said. But now the king is confiding in me, but why?"

Liu Ling leaned forward slightly, stared at the cultivator, and replied calmly:

Let you always become a die-hard loyalist of the Song Dynasty, whether before or after you.

Zhong Shidao was silent for a while, and said in a deep voice: "I am already very old, and my death is not far away. If I am used by the king, all the reputation I have gained in the past seventy years will be lost. Your Majesty, I am very kind. Grateful"

"You can't be loyal as a minister, and you can't win as a general," Liu Ling said slowly: "You used to be a Song minister. That's because your court doesn't know how to employ people. In the history of the Song Dynasty in later generations, you may become a sycophant, but you If you are willing to serve me, I can let you establish a noble family in the history of the Han Dynasty.

Don't think this is a gift. I am just giving you a chance, because I believe that your ability has only been buried, but it is by no means absent. If you are willing to lead troops, all your soldiers will follow me in the north and south. The elite of war.

"Ms. Zhong, when snow falls from the sky, it lasts for a lifetime. After it hits the ground, whether it turns into ice or water, it has nothing to do with its original form."

"But when the snow falls, it will be dirty."

"hehe."

Liu Ling's eyes narrowed, and then he smiled helplessly. He stood up and opened the window. The cold wind blew in, making both of them sober.

"There are so many beauties in the country that it attracts countless heroes to bow down." Liu Ling sighed naturally, but after hearing this sentence, Zhong Shidao raised his head slightly, with a bit of shock in his eyes.

A sentence that someone accidentally came up with can have such great power.

In comparison, what about the official in my family?
It is quite easy to draw flowers, birds, fish and insects.

There were not without capable ministers and generals in the imperial court and all over the country, but he only knew how to "enjoy Yu Da" in the imperial court.

"This time I send troops, I will not take the initiative to start a war with the Jin people." Liu Ling looked out the window and said without looking back.

Zhong Shidao immediately cheered up and listened. Even though he knew that it was impossible for him to return to his country, he couldn't help but want to hear what was going on, because the speaker was the King of Han.

"Next, I will pretend to attack Jin, and then while the Jin people are gathering their troops and waiting in the north, I will withdraw to the Great Wall, and then attack Xia with the whole army west."

Master Zhongdao spoke immediately.

"Attack Xia?"

"Yes," Liu Ling seemed not to notice the complex emotions revealed in the simple words "Zhong Shi Dao" and continued: "In other words, destroy Xia."

"Destroying Xia?"

Zhong Shidao's breathing became heavier.

The Zhong family is a general in the northwest. Even though Zhong Shidao is over seventy years old, when he went to the battlefield for most of his life, he led his army to fight against Xixia.

"Your Majesty."

Liu Ling looked at the window in front of him seriously.

"Your Majesty."

Liu Ling reached out and touched the window, pretending not to hear.

"Your Majesty."

Zhong Shidao stood up and hissed: "If the king really attacks Xia, I am willing to serve the king with military affairs."

Liu Ling immediately turned around and held Zhong Shidao's hand. When he was about to say something, Han Fang's voice came from outside.

"Your Majesty, Han Fang, please see me."

"What's the matter?"

"The envoy from Korea wants to see you."

(End of this chapter)