The first emperor of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 61: Dark Chess
"It's like the future, who can say clearly? Like Li Hongxi, I know the situation you mentioned, but the ministers in the court are not clear. Your Majesty’s proposal was made by me despite all the arguments, and the Holy Majesty decided to stand still.” Li Baoji paused, and said: “If your country refuses to agree to such a trivial matter, I guess it will be difficult for me to move Your Majesty. .”

"If Your Majesty really sent troops, then he would be short-sighted." Li Gang said bluntly.

Li Baoji shook his head and said: "Oh, I understand all the reasons you said, but after all, this Xixia is not my decision, but the emperor's brother, and I came to our Song Dynasty this time, but it's just a matter of time." It is to convey the meaning of His Majesty, as for whether you agree or not, I will not interfere, and I will directly return to our Majesty when the time comes."

After Li Baoji said this, he sat upright in his seat, with a tired expression on his face, and it seemed that he didn't intend to continue talking with Li Gang and others.

"Prince Xiao seems to be tired, so let's not bother you for now. We have already understood what you mean, and we will report your meaning to our Majesty." Li Guang stood up and said to Li Baoji.

After leaving Honglu Temple, Li Guang and others rushed to report the matter to Zhao Huan.

After listening to Li Gang's report, Zhao Huan frowned and said, "Li Qianshun has a good plan. He wants to take advantage of the fire and rob me because he is afraid that he is not qualified."

Everyone naturally understood that it was obvious that Xixia wanted to take advantage of the fire and gain their own benefits from the war between the Song and Jin Dynasties, but even if they knew what the other party meant, they were helpless.

"Your Majesty, in the current situation, it is better to agree to Xixia's request first, stabilize the other party, and wait until the threat from the Kingdom of Jin is lifted, then it will not be too late to deal with Xixia," Zhao Ding suggested to Zhao Huan.

Zhao Huan half-closed his eyes and sat on his dragon chair to sleep. He didn't seem to care about what Zhao Ding proposed, but said indifferently: "What do you two mean?"

Li Gang took a deep breath and said: "Warning on two fronts has always been a taboo for military strategists. If Xixia really sends troops at this time, then for us, the blow is really fatal."

Zhao Huan nodded and looked at Li Guang beside him.

Seeing Zhao Huan looking at him, Li Guang quickly stood up and said: "The original agreement signed by the two countries is that our dynasty will give Xixia Kingdom 10 taels of silver every year. Looking at the war between our dynasty and Xixia Kingdom, it can be said that There are more victories and fewer losses, but even under such circumstances, our dynasty still has to give Xixia Sui coins. The reason is nothing more than that even if the imperial court gives Xixia Guosui coins, the people in Song Dynasty will ultimately benefit. .”

Zhao Huan said this for the first time after listening to it. At this moment, he couldn't help but nodded and said, "This is the first time I've heard this statement. Please analyze it carefully with me."

When Li Guang heard what Zhao Huan said, he got up quickly and said: "I have given Liao and Xixia coins throughout the dynasties of the Song Dynasty, and at the same time established squares and cities on the borders of Xixia and Liao. Xixia and Liao were established by nomads. The regime itself is poor and backward. After the establishment of a square city on the border, residents on both sides of the border can trade through this square city. However, they rely on nomadism for a living and can only exchange some things like soil crops with our dynasty. Basically, they are all worthless, but the silk fabrics of my Great Song Dynasty are very exquisite in style, and are very popular with the nobles of Xixia and Liao, so they will spend a lot of money to buy this thing."

Li Guang paused for a moment, then continued: "In this way, in fact, the old coins we give to Xixia and Liao each year will soon return to our country through this kind of market transaction."

Zhao Huan listened carefully to Li Guang's introduction, and nodded. This guy is indeed a master of Honglu Temple. So many things he said earlier seem to have nothing to do with whether he agrees to give Xixia Sui coins this time. Any relationship, but Zhao Huan heard the meaning behind it, that is, agreeing to give the Xixia Sui coins. In Li Guang's view, it doesn't matter if you give more, after all, the money will eventually be returned to Xixia in this way. In the hands of the imperial court.

Zhao Huan nodded and said, "I already understand what you mean, so let's all back down."

When the three of them heard what Zhao Huan said, they were slightly taken aback for a moment, thinking to themselves that what they thought in their hearts did not satisfy Zhao Huan this time, so His Majesty the Emperor did not express his opinion.

"By the way, Li Hongxi, I will inform Li Baoji to go to the battlefield tomorrow, and I have decided to meet him in person." When the three of them walked to the door, Zhao Huan suddenly stopped Li Guang and said.

Li Guang wanted to ask Zhao Huan the purpose of meeting Li Baoji, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them abruptly. He is a smart man, what should be asked and what should not be asked. Asking, he is still clear that it is taboo to speculate on the holy will.

As Zhao Huan's cousin, Zhao Ding stopped at this moment and said, "Your Majesty, do you disagree with giving the old coins?"

Zhao Huan nodded, and said: "The taxes paid by the people of the Great Song Dynasty are now given to such a group of people for no reason. That is really cheap for them."

Zhao Ding hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, but in this situation, if we push the Xixia Kingdom into a hurry, is it a wise decision? I heard that Li Qianshun is a great talent, if he is really fooled by the Jin Kingdom to send troops, The situation I'm facing is a little dangerous."

Zhao Huan nodded and said, "Don't panic, I know."

Zhao Ding lost his temper when Zhao Huan said this, you have counts, what do you have counts, why didn't I see that you have counts at all.

However, Zhao Ding was just thinking about this sentence in his heart, and he didn't dare to say it out. This is now His Majesty the Emperor, not just the cousin he used to be able to speak freely.

After the three of them left, Zhao Huan began to study on the map in front of him again, confident that it was all supported by his strong strength, just like Zhao Huan at this time, the reason why he dared to challenge the Xixia Kingdom like this , that is because he is confident that he can withstand the combined attack of Xi Xia and Jin Guo.

"This little dark chess has been played, and I don't know if it can have an unexpected effect." Zhao Huan thought in his heart, but he didn't care too much. After all, this dark chess can't be used as a fundamental, otherwise it would Make yourself too passive.

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