King of Song

Chapter 718
The fierce battle under the city of Youzhou is still going on, and the confrontation inside and outside Shangjing is also going on.

At this time, Xiao Guanyin, the Empress Dowager of the Liao Kingdom, chose to go south to Youzhou. She wanted to fight for the fate of her son and the fate of the Liao Kingdom.

To do this, she had to meet two people and convince two people.

These two people are Liaozhu and Songdi, the Ninth Five-Year Lord, one is her son, and the other is barely her lover.

Zhao Zhao never expected that Xiao Guanyin would come and asked to see him by name.It is said that they want to negotiate, but as for the location of the negotiation, it is in the Gaoliang River.

The courtiers of the Song Dynasty were a little stunned by such a request.Most of the courtiers were not in favor of the officials going there, and insisted that the Liao emperor was an adult, and that although the queen mother had influence, she did not hold great power.Furthermore, the Gaoliang River is too sensitive, and people have to be wary.

A hundred years ago, the turning point of the battle happened at Gaoliang River, and Emperor Taizong was also injured in that battle. Then the battle situation changed, the victory and defeat were rewritten, and the history of the Song Dynasty was also rewritten.

Yan Yun died for a hundred years, and Da Song paid a painful price for it, and it is only today that he has the opportunity to avenge his shame.

Although the current battle situation is beneficial to Da Song, the overall situation still depends on the official family alone. Seeing that victory is in sight, how can the official family be easily involved in danger?

In case there are three ups and downs, and all previous efforts are wasted, Da Song doesn't know what kind of terrible situation he will encounter.

The ministers disagreed, but Zhao Zhao planned to go for it.

The Empress Dowager of the Liao Kingdom has already kindly invited them to negotiate, and it seems unreasonable and impolite to refuse easily.Since Song Dynasty prides itself on being a state of etiquette, it must look like a state of etiquette.

Furthermore, from the perspective of national interests, war is not necessarily the only way. As long as the goal can be achieved, the means are not important.Since Empress Dowager Xiao wants to negotiate, let's bargain first.When the war has progressed to this point, it doesn't necessarily have to be life and death.At the same time, this is also an opportunity to see Xiao Guanyin again and fully understand the grievances and hatred between each other.

As for the safety issue, it was an aboveboard behavior for Emperor Song and Liao to negotiate by the Gaoliang River. Are you still afraid of a sneak attack by the Liao army?As long as you bring your bodyguards and mobilize a cavalry to respond at any time, there is no problem with your safety.Now in terms of cavalry field capabilities, the Song Dynasty has taken the initiative.

As for close-up safety, Xiao Guanyin specifically stated that the two met alone. With Zhao Zhao's force value, is it afraid that Xiao Guanyin is a weak woman?
On the third day of September, the time was agreed upon. Under the double protection of Li Cheng and Di Yong, Zhao Zheng rode a little white dragon to the bank of the Gaoliang River.

A gazebo has already been set up, all the Khitan followers are three hundred feet away, and a graceful and noble figure stands alone in the gazebo.It is still the elegant back of the year, but it has become a little more lonely.Alone and lonely, not even a maid by my side.

This can be regarded as frankness, which can reassure each other. No one can know the content of the discussions between the two emperors and empresses, and they will be kept absolutely secret.

Zhao Zhao waved his hand and asked the guards to stay in the same unknown, then walked towards the pavilion by the Gaoliang River.

One hundred feet... Ten feet... One hundred steps... Ten steps... One step...

The closer they get, Zhao Zhao's mood will fluctuate slightly, and then the game will fluctuate.Even though some things have passed for a long time, they have happened after all, and they are unforgettable. Today is just the time to end them.

Finally, Zhao Zhao stopped only one step away from Xiao Guanyin.

Silence, there was a brief silence in the gazebo, neither Xiao Guanyin nor Zhao Zhao spoke first, maybe they didn't know what to say, maybe they wanted to hear what the other party had to say first!

It was very quiet, with the sound of the autumn wind blowing, the sound of the trickling water of the Gaoliang River, and the sound of the two of them breathing heavily.

After a long time, Xiao Guanyin finally turned around first, she still had that beautiful face, and still had the feeling of being peerless.It's just that she is 36 years old after all, she is already a grandmother, and her face has begun to age.Wrinkles have begun to appear at the corners of the eyes, and even white hair has been mixed with the blue hair.

The style is still the same, the nobility is still the same, but it is not as charming and charming as it was back then, and now it is more dignified and steady, that should be the demeanor of the mother's world!It's just that there is a little tiredness and worry in her eyes, and even a little pain. She has been under a lot of pressure recently.

Xiao Guanyin also looked at Zhao Zhao quietly. He hadn't seen him for six or seven years. He was an immature young man, but now he is the master of the Song Dynasty, looking down on the world.

For a moment, Xiao Guanyin didn't recognize it, and even felt a little strange.It wasn't until I looked closely and discovered the outline of that year that I was able to confirm it.

The change was so great that Xiao Guanyin didn't know what to say for a while. 26 The seven-year-old young man has already ruled the world, with a resolute face and an extraordinary momentum, he is already an emperor.This kind of bearing far exceeds that of a son, and also exceeds that of a husband. I have to admit that there was a generation of heroes in the Song Dynasty.

But it was this person who pushed his son, himself, and Daliao into the current situation.

For a moment, neither of them knew what to say, and there was another long silence.

After a long time, Xiao Guanyin said softly: "Thank you!"

Zhao Zhao smiled, unexpectedly Xiao Guanyin's first sentence was like this.It seems that this is the rhythm of private affairs before public affairs, the rhythm of gratitude before resentment!
The so-called thanks, of course, refers to the "Ten Fragrance Ci" incident, in which he helped their mother and son escape Yelu Yixin's frame.But then it led to a misunderstanding between their mother and son, and it was precisely because of this that Yelujun moved south impulsively, which made the situation so miserable.How should I describe the grievances and resentments in this?How to make it clear?
The corner of Zhao Zhao's mouth twitched, but he didn't smile, and said softly, "Aren't you here all right?"

This farewell naturally refers to the farewell six years ago. After saying it, Zhao Zhaocai felt that he knew the reason, and...

"I'm sick!" Xiao Guanyin said with a wry smile, "Compared to yours, my situation is far worse."

"I'm sorry, I'm powerless, I can't help you, and I don't want to be like this."

Xiao Guanyin smiled and said: "It is enough to have this thought, but thank you, I don't need it!"

"That's right, the Empress Dowager is the mother of the Northern Kingdom, raised by the world, why can't she get it?" Zhao Zheng shook his head and said, "I'm the one who worried too much!"

Xiao Guanyin smiled, but it was very bitter. She was a noble queen all these years, and now she is still a noble queen mother, but now think about it carefully.What do you have?What did you get?

"I didn't expect that the master Lin back then would suddenly become the emperor of the Song Dynasty."

"Hmph, I didn't even think at the time that it might be God's will to be able to have today!" Zhao Zhao said meaningfully: "Life is like this, maybe everything is already predestined. That's why there are chance encounters and intentional encounters." An unexpected coincidence happened..."

Zhao Zhao really wanted to explain what happened that night by the Liao River six years ago, to apologize, or to say something to Xiao Guanyin.But after all, I still can't say it, maybe what happened back then was just an accident, just a destined coincidence.Years have passed, why bring it up again?
I don't know why, but the initial conversation between the two was so sour, as if they were sarcastic at each other, but in the end, the two of them were unhappy together, so that the atmosphere was very weird!

"Is Princess Terry okay?"

"Not too good!" Xiao Guanyin said, "Thanks to you, Terry is busy in Youzhou now!"

After kindness comes resentment, what should come will always come.

"After talking for a long time, please sit down, Empress Dowager, let's have a sip of tea first!"

"Alright!"

On the stone table in the gazebo, the small red clay stove was ready, Zhao Zhaoyuan waved his hand, and immediately a follower brought the tea set, and then fled away immediately.

Zhao Zhao took the clay pot and fetched a pot of water from the Gaoliang River nearby.

The fire is burning, the kettle is sizzling, and the white water vapor dissipates in the autumn wind.

The top-quality Longjing tea leaves fall into the hot water, stretch out a little bit, and finally float in it.Without any seasonings added, the original tea tastes good, and the tea soup with seasonings is simply dark cuisine.

Xiao Guanyin watched silently, and said softly: "Your way of cooking tea is very special!"

"Hey, it's just a small trick. Cooking tea in this way, washing the original taste of tea leaves with clean water, can also have a different taste." Zhao Zheng smiled lightly: "Try it, Queen Mother?"

"Okay, then respect is worse than obedience!" Xiao Guanyin didn't hesitate at all, and didn't worry about being poisoned at all, and directly picked up a cup of tea.First, I sniffed it lightly at the tip of the nose, and it was really fragrant. Tasting it lightly, there is a slight bit of bitterness in the fragrance, but it makes people have endless aftertaste.

"Good tea!" Xiao Guanyin praised the unique charm of green tea slowly.

"Since the Empress Dowager looks good, let someone send some to Beijing!"

"Thank you, but there's no need!" After finishing speaking, the two raised their glasses tacitly, and both drank it down in one gulp.

A cup of tea will end the grievances and hatreds.

After this moment, their relationship became very pure, just the empress dowager of Liao and the emperor of Song Dynasty.

To put it seriously, it is a matter of mercilessness and righteousness, and the next step is serious state affairs negotiations, only national interests, no more personal feelings and sympathy.

"Please, Empress Dowager Xiao!"

"Official Zhao, please!"

According to the agreement of Song and Liao's "Chanyuan Alliance", Song and Liao are brothers.According to the deduction of the brotherly relationship between Song Zhenzong and Liao Shengzong, Zhao Zhao, Yelu Hongji and Xiao Guanyin are of the same generation, so they are equal.

After putting down the teacup, the negotiations between the emperors and empresses of the two countries have officially begun.

Zhao Zhao asked with a smile: "Can Empress Dowager Xiao be the master of your country's affairs? Don't be troublesome if the Lord of Liao doesn't approve after the discussion is over!"

"If I can come, I can make the decision!" Xiao Guanyin knew it well, as long as he could negotiate a result with Zhao Zhao, it would not be difficult to convince his son.

"That's good!" Zhao Zhao nodded, and asked again: "Do you want to invite the retinue now? Secretary/recorder? Daily note?"

"No need!" Xiao Guanyin's attitude was very resolute. She was afraid that she would not be able to show such resoluteness with the presence of outsiders. She wanted to face everything alone.

　I actually wrote it last night, but I didn’t have time to revise it, so I didn’t post it.Put it today, and update several chapters together!

　　
　
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