Compete for the Song Dynasty

Three days is enough for Wang Pang to search for some clues related to Xixia in the information about Chuangushi.

During the Five Dynasties period, the Li family of Dangxiang Xiazhou lived in a secluded corner of the northwest, making full use of the contradictions among the powers of the feudal towns to strengthen their own power.Some Dangxiang tribes even entered the area where the Han people lived, or settled in the city, lived with the Han people, accepted the feudal civilization of the Han people, and were called "acquainted households" by the Han people.

After the establishment of the Song Dynasty, the regime of Dangxiang Li was between the two regimes of Song and Liao.Li Jipeng's attachment to the Song Dynasty caused a sharp split within the party.Li Jiqian, younger brother of Li Jipeng's family, adopted Zhang Pu's suggestion and led dozens of tribal relatives to flee in disguise, and stationed in Dijinze (now northeast of Etuoke Banner, Inner Mongolia), 300 miles northeast of Xiazhou, and showed his ancestor Tuoba Sizhong Like, calling on the tribes to resist the Song Dynasty and stand on their own.

From this time to the third year of Yongxi (986) was the period when Li Jiqian independently rebelled against the Song Dynasty.Four years before and after, three ups and three downs.Zhenzong ascended the throne.Li Jiqian expressed his attachment to the Song Dynasty and asked for Xiazhou again. Zhenzong compromised and gave in. At the end of the same year, he granted Li Jiqian the governor of Xiazhou, the envoy of the Dingnan Army, and the five states of Xia, Yin, Sui, You, and Jing to observe and deal with the abbots and other envoys.

After Li Jiqian regained his "homeland", he invaded the northwestern border areas of the Song Dynasty year after year.After his death, he was succeeded by his son Li Deming. [

When Li Deming succeeded to the throne, it was the eve of the Liao's preparation to continue to invade the Song Dynasty. Li Deming "fake the deterrent of the Northern Dynasty to deter him", and sent envoys to Liao to request canonization to resist the Song Dynasty.In July of the same year (the 22nd year of Liao Tonghe), Liao canonized Li Deming as King Xiping.In December, Song and Liao signed the "Chanyuan Alliance" peace talks, and the relationship between Song and Liao eased.In June of the following year, Li Deming sent an envoy to Song Dynasty to ask for peace in order to stabilize people's hearts, but the terms were not negotiated. After a long period of bargaining, until October of the third year, Song also named Li Deming the king of Xiping and the envoy of the Dingnan Army. , and "gifted" a large amount of supplies, and finally negotiated a peace.

Li Deming surrendered to Liao and Song at the same time, relying on the power of Liao to gain benefits from Song; Liao and Song also competed to win Li Deming for their own interests.Under the mutual encouragement of Song and Liao, Li Deming's desire to proclaim himself emperor was encouraged, and he was speeding up the preparations for proclaiming himself emperor.In the fourth year of Tianxi (1020), the capital was built in Huaiyuan Town, Lingzhou, renamed Xingzhou, and officially established as the capital.

In October of the first year of Ming Dynasty, Li Deming died of illness.Although Li Deming will not have time to ascend the throne of the emperor in the future, he has made all the necessary preparations for the founding of Xixia.When Li Deming was alive, his son Li Yuanhao was very dissatisfied with his father's policy of attaching himself to the Song Dynasty. He said: "Clothes and furs are used for animal husbandry, which is convenient for foreigners. The life of a hero is the ear of the overlord. What is He Jinqi?" Li Deming died, and Li Yuanhao succeeded him. , according to his own ideas, he actively got rid of the control of the Song Dynasty.

The purpose of Yuan Hao's founding of the country and proclaiming himself emperor was to get rid of the control of the Song Dynasty and realize the independence of the party regime.However, Yuan Hao hoped that his founding of the country and proclaiming himself emperor would be recognized by the Song Dynasty.Yuan Hao angered the Song Dynasty with the "Book of Man", and the Song Dynasty decided to use troops, which gave Yuan Hao an excuse to attack the Song Dynasty.

From the third year to the fifth year of Yanzuo's reign (the first year of Song Kangding to the second year of Qingli, 1040-1042) Yuan Hao launched three wars against the Song Dynasty.Although Yuan Hao won consecutive victories against the Song Dynasty, he suffered heavy casualties and domestic crises, and wanted to end the war.The Song Dynasty also tried to seek a compromise with Gou'an.After negotiations, the two parties reached an agreement in October of the seventh year of Yanzuo's reign (the fourth year of Song Qingli, 1044).The Song Dynasty canonized Yuan Hao as the lord of the Xia Kingdom, and Xia was nominally a minister to the Song Dynasty.The Song Dynasty "gifted" 13 bolts of silk, 5 taels of silver and 2 catties of tea to Xia Guo every year.On festivals and Yuan Hao's birthday, he "gives" gifts of 2 taels of silver, 2 taels of silverware, 23 bolts of silk, silk and clothes, and 1 catties of tea.Song and Xia resumed trade.

When Yuan Hao fought against the Song Dynasty, he relied on Liao as his aid; the Song Dynasty was also actively fighting for the Liao Dynasty, using economic interests as bait.Later, the Liao Dynasty tried to gain benefits from the Song Dynasty by selling the interests of the Xia Kingdom, and the Dangxiang clan in the Liao Dynasty surrendered to the Xia Kingdom. Therefore, Yuan Hao did not want to be restrained by the Liao Dynasty, which made the relationship between Liao and Xia worse. A situation of confrontation between Liao and Song was formed.

Yuan Hao was stabbed to death by the prince Ning Ling during the court turmoil, and the prince was also killed.After entertaining Wang Pang about this matter, Zhong Yi also told Wang Pang how Yuan Hao was killed.

The information that these ancient stones can give to the king is like a history book. What the king can receive can be recorded, or "before", and "now" and the future, one is in progress. is unknown.Even so, it was enough for Wang Pang and Li Xili to explain the history of Xixia on the way together.This is enough to make Li Xili, the non-heir of the royal family, look at Wang Pang with admiration.

The wheels are walking on the road, making a rhythmic grunt, accompanied by the sound of kicking horseshoes, and the occasional yelling of drivers.Wang Pang and Li Xili rode in the same carriage, and the two sat in the shed, talking all the way.Behind their carriage were Cai Jing on horseback, Li Xili's entourage, and an ox cart brought out from Yanzhou with fragrant cakes from Jinxiang Mansion.

The group left the border between Song and Xia, passed through Yanzhou in Xixia, then passed through Xiping Mansion to Jingzhou, and finally arrived at Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xixia at the foot of Helan Mountain and on the bank of the Yellow River.

For more than ten days, Wang Pang observed this "nail" Li Xili all the way.According to legend, both Yuan Hao and Li Liangzuo are brave and ferocious, but this Li Xili is obviously not at all like his father Yuan Hao, and even less like his half brother Li Liangzuo.

This half-brother of the current Xixia Emperor, not only looks different from the sturdy Xixia people, but also has a gentle and polite personality, and has a lot of research on Sinology.While talking and laughing, Wang Pang noticed that there was a glimmer of melancholy in Li Xili's eyes occasionally.

Wang Pang secretly wondered whether this had something to do with his life experience.

The more he walked west, Li Xili became more and more depressed. This was very different from when he just left Yanzhou. Wang Pang observed quietly, and Wang Pang also had many doubts in his mind.First, no matter how famous I am, I’m still just a businessman, and this Han Academy mainly studies the culture of Sinology. Of course, this does not rule out that food is also one of the cultures, but the spread of food culture is not up to the rule Own.

Second, Li Xili's status is very special. Even if the royal family has no real power, he can't protect himself. In his position, he frequently contacts Han people. Isn't he afraid of being charged with crimes?If Mrs. Liang wanted to frame him, if he was charged, he would not be able to get rid of it.

However, the infighting of the Western Xia imperial power was fierce enough. Compared with the Great Song Dynasty, it was too comfortable. This reminded the king of Zhao Zongshi, who didn't even sit in the crown prince, probably because he didn't dare to sit.But these kings are unwilling to think too much. Now that they are in the territory of Xixia, it is good to adapt to everything.

At this time, Li Xili was getting more and more anxious. Wang Pang invited him here. Just like the legend he had heard, this young son was both knowledgeable and talented.He knew that this was a dangerous move in chess, and he had a plan in his heart. Even if it didn't succeed, it wouldn't affect him. If it succeeded, he could kill two birds with one stone.

But the more he talked with Wang Pang, the more he admired Wang Pang, and Li Xili began to worry about his plan.The closer he was to Xingqing Mansion, the more uneasy Li Xili felt.Do you want to tell Wang Pang about your plan? Will Wang Pang help you?It's so easy to find a candidate that I think is suitable, so why don't I just give up?

The group arrived in Jingzhou, and they arrived at Xingqing Mansion within half a day. Li Xili knew that he had entered Xingqing Mansion, so he had to find time as soon as possible to allow Wang Pang to enter the palace.He made the team stop in Jingzhou for three days. [

At first, Wang Pang didn't take it seriously, and it was normal to stop for half a day on the road to take a rest, but by the third day, Li Xili still had no intention of leaving.Intuition told Wang Pang that there must be something going on here.

Wang Pang was calm and composed, but Cai Jing couldn't hold back any longer. Seeing Wang Pang coming back from drinking in Li Xili's guest room, he put down the book in his hand and walked over. As a result, Wang Pang put his shawl away and asked eagerly, "My lord, where are we going?" It's been three days, did Master Li say why we are going to Xingqing Mansion?"

The wine next to Wang was just right, and the weather has already entered winter, and the land in the northwest is mostly mountainous and hilly, so it’s no wonder that Cai Jing is worried that it’s not worth the trip if someone kills him here. "Why, are you scared? Are you willing to ask you to wait for me in Yanzhou?" Wang Pang said with a smile, taking off his cotton boots. These boots are good for keeping warm. They were specially purchased during a stop in Xiping Mansion on the way. .

Cai Jing said disdainfully: "Who is afraid? I am afraid that no one will take care of you on the way." As he spoke, he walked out of the room. The shop here is not as good as Da Song's, and Xiaoer is not attentive enough. Go to remind, Xiaoer will bring lukewarm footwashing water.

He walked towards the hall in front of the mansion, and a person hurriedly came towards him. Cai Jingren moved quickly and avoided bumping into him.Seeing that person, he went straight to Li Xili's side without looking at him. Cai Jing hid behind the pillar, very curious.Seeing that person entered Li Xili's room, Cai Jing saw that there was no one around, and tiptoed to the root.

The voices of the people in the room are not very loud, but you can probably hear them if you listen carefully.It seems to say something more: "The emperor is not in Xingqing mansion."

Then I heard Li Xili's voice saying: "Okay, then we will start tomorrow."

Cai Jing murmured, what the hell is Li Xili doing?Quietly exited to the guest room next to the king, opened the door and entered the room, and saw no one was around, then closed the door, leaned on the door and looked at the king.

Seeing him being so sneaky, Wang Pang smiled slightly, and looked up at him: "Did you find something?"

"Huh..." How did the young master know, Cai Jing wondered, this could not escape the young master's eyes.He stepped forward, told the king what he had just heard, and said to himself, "It's really strange, why did we go when the emperor of Xixia is not around?"