The first-class concubine of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 230 Southern Tang Southern Tang
"Oh, then is Li Yu coming or not?"

Zhao Kuangyin looked at Lu Duoxun in the main hall and asked with great interest.

In fact, even if Lu Duoxun didn't say anything, Zhao Kuangyin knew the answer. Then Li Yu was so timid that he was afraid that he would not be able to go back after coming to see him. Where would he come?

He was just curious what excuse Li Yu made.

"Returning to the Holy Lord, Li Yu, the lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty, said that he was seriously ill and would not be able to travel long distances, so he refused to come."

As soon as Lu Duoxun said this, the crowd suddenly started shouting again.

"It's unreasonable. As a subsidiary country of the Great Song Dynasty, he didn't come to see him, and he turned his back on it."

"Damn it, how dare a little Nantang..."

"My lord, send troops to destroy Southern Tang..."

All the officials were filled with righteous indignation, and they all felt that Li Yu was too arrogant. In the Southern Tang Dynasty.

Zhao Kuangyin laughed but said nothing, Southern Tang will be destroyed sooner or later, but the current Southern Tang is not as weak as imagined, and the current Southern Tang is extremely prosperous, even if they can really destroy Southern Tang, The price to be paid is also extremely heavy.

Song Dynasty had just fought a battle with the Southern Han Dynasty, and its vitality had not yet recovered, so it was not easy to fight again.

Just when all the officials were discussing, Zhao Kuangyin also snorted coldly: "This Li Yu really doesn't take me, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, seriously any more. Dear friends, how do you think I should teach Li Yu a lesson?" ?”

Although Zhao Kuangyin felt that it was not easy to mobilize troops, as the emperor of the Song Dynasty, he still had the momentum he should have, and he still had to say what he had to say.

After Zhao Kuangyin said this, all the ministers and officials demanded to attack the Southern Tang Dynasty. King Jin, who stood under the Great Hall, remained silent for a long time, until he felt that the time was almost up, and finally stood up and explained the situation of the Song Dynasty. Then let the ministers understand that it is not appropriate to start a war with Nantang now.

Now that the king of Jin has said so, what can the officials do?

It's just that the Southern Tang couldn't attack, and this anger still had to be vented. Just after King Jin finished those words, Lu Duoxun suddenly stood up and said, "My lord, the Lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty is so arrogant. My Great Song Dynasty must send envoys to teach him a lesson. Just do it."

When Lu Duoxun said a word, all the ministers threatened to agree.

Zhao Kuangyin also had this intention, so he asked: "Who would like to serve as an envoy to the Southern Tang Dynasty?"

When Zhao Kuangyin's words came out, the whole hall fell silent. It is not a safe thing to go to the Southern Tang Dynasty as an envoy. Maybe they will be folded in. Who would dare to go?

Seeing this, Zhao Pu was moved secretly, and said, "Return to the Holy Master, since Master Lu proposed this matter, you might as well let Master Lu go, and add luster to our Song Dynasty."

Zhao Pu had a problem with Lu Duoxun because of his son Jinshi and his first job, and he always wanted to find an opportunity to teach Lu Duoxun a lesson. Now that he saw this opportunity, how could he let it go?

Lu Duoxun is also an extremely smart person. Since Murong Bo was defeated, he immediately turned around and joined the king of Wei. Now that he heard Zhao Pu's words, he quickly understood that Zhao Pu was trying to harm him, but he felt that Zhao Pu was still young. a little bit.

"As a minister of the Great Song Dynasty, Weichen is willing to devote himself to the Great Song Dynasty and die. It's just that I have a more suitable candidate for the Southern Tang Dynasty."

Zhao Kuangyin snorted and asked, "Who is it?"

"At that time, the magistrate Liu Wei of Prince Xing's Mansion, Liu Wei, Liu Wei, as my Great Song Consort, his status is naturally sufficient, and Liu Concubine's talents and knowledge are almost invincible in our Great Song Dynasty, so he is the only one to go, It's better than Li Yu's difficulties in terms of talent."

When Lu Duoxun said this, all the officials felt that it was reasonable. Throughout the ages, all missions were nothing more than two countries fighting for the honor of their respective courts. If they could win honor, they would be court heroes. If it is ugly, it is the criminal minister of the court.

No matter who it is, they don't want to see the envoys of the Song Dynasty make a fool of themselves in the Southern Tang Dynasty. In this way, only Liu Wei, who is extremely talented, is the most suitable person.

Pan Mei was still resenting Lu Duoxun's words just now, but after hearing Lu Duoxun's words, she immediately understood that Liu Wei had made great contributions, and her skills were amazing. Tang's affairs were handed over to Liu Wei. In this way, even if someone objected, the objection would be invalid.

Pan Mei felt that in terms of playing tricks and tricks, he was really a little behind Luderson.

At this moment, Lu Duoxun stood in the main hall with a calm expression, Zhao Kuangyin frowned slightly, how could he not know the danger of going to Southern Tang as an envoy, if Liu Wei really went to Southern Tang, what if something happened?
But what Lu Duoxun said is also reasonable. Looking at the entire Song Dynasty, who is as talented as Li Yu?
I'm afraid only Liuwei is the most suitable.

Just when Zhao Kuangyin was hesitating, Jin Wang stood up. Jin Wang didn't want Liu Wei to stay in Xing Wang's mansion any longer. Now that Lu Duoxun asked Liu Wei to be an envoy to the Southern Tang Dynasty, it was exactly what he wanted. Liu Wei didn't need it. Staying in Prince Xing's Mansion without going back to Beijing, he didn't have to worry about Liu Wei becoming bigger.

"Brother Emperor, I feel that it is very suitable for Prince Consort Liu to go to the Southern Tang Dynasty, and with Prince Concubine Liu's intelligence, he will definitely be able to save the day and win glory for our Song Dynasty."

The king of Jin understood his brother's worries very well, so he said that Liu Wei could turn the danger into a bargain, and when they said this, Zhao Kuangyin immediately relaxed, nodded slightly, and said: "Come here, pass on my will, order Liu Wei to go south Tang." At this point, Zhao Kuangyin paused for a moment, and then continued: "The team of envoys is twice as large as before, and I want the Lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty to see the momentum of my Great Song Dynasty."

Although Zhao Kuangyin said so, many people in the hall understood that Zhao Kuangyin was afraid of Liu Wei's mistakes, so he doubled the size of the envoy's team.

After Zhao Kuangyin finished speaking, he immediately ordered Zhao Pu to make arrangements for the candidates for the mission team. Since it was a mission, there must be some talents of all kinds. Only if it is missing.

Zhao Pu took orders again and again, and after retiring from the court, he went to various departments of the court to select talents.
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After retreating from the court, the dense fog in the capital had dispersed, but there were dark clouds pressing down on the city.

Not long after, it was already a patter of autumn rain.

The news that the imperial court wanted to send Liu Wei as an envoy to the Southern Tang quickly spread, and the worship of Liu Wei by the people in the capital has never diminished, so they shouted after hearing the news, they did not realize the significance of the envoy to the Southern Tang It's dangerous, they just think that Liu Wei will be able to play Da Song's prestige if he goes here.

Zhao Pu had a good impression of Liu Wei, so for Liu Wei's safety, he selected the most powerful guards, and besides that, he also selected a few most reliable people to serve as the leaders of the envoy team for the time being .

Bianjing City is much closer to Jinling, the capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty, than King Xing's Mansion is to Jinling, so it is impossible for Zhao Pu to let those envoys go to King Xing's Mansion first and then follow Liu Wei to Jinling.

The mission team departing from the capital had to go directly to Jinling, then wait for Liu Wei outside Jinling City, meet Liu Wei and then directly enter Jinling City.

Because of this, the mission team must be more careful along the way, and there must be no trouble. This is why Zhao Pu must send someone he can trust to lead the team.

The few people Zhao Pu chose were Lu Duan, who was the Minister of the Ministry of War at the time, and Cao Jue, the son-in-law.

Lu Duan is in his 30s, very steady in his work, good at both writing and martial arts, he is a rare Qing official in the court, he is the leader of the team, it is most suitable, Cao Jue is undoubtedly high-strength, and he is familiar with Liu Wei, he must go.

Of course, there are many reasons why Cao Jue went, and he requested it himself.

Just when Zhao Pu picked up troops to make some preparations, Zhao Kuangyin's imperial edict rushed to Xing Wang's mansion at high speed.

However, the capital city at this time was not peaceful.

But he said that after King Jin returned to Kaifeng Mansion, he told Su Tongkan about what happened earlier this morning, and then asked Su Tongkan for his opinion. For Duoxun, Lu Duoxun has already taken refuge in King Wei, and sooner or later he will be the prince's enemy."

"It's okay, Mr. Su just said that it's not right to let Liu Wei go to Nantang?"

"Looking at the entire Song Dynasty, Liu Wei is the only one who can match Li Yu's talent. No matter whether it is right or not, he has to go."

Hearing what Su Tongkan said, King Jin was a little relieved, but at this moment, Su Tongkan said again: "When we go to the Southern Tang Dynasty, there must be a storm, and danger is inevitable. If there is something unexpected about Liuwei ..."

Su Tongkan stopped suddenly, King Jin's heart sank, and for some reason, he suddenly remembered Liu Wei's heroic appearance and his beautiful poems.

After a long time, Jin Wang sighed: "Time is fate, everything is up to him."

Su Tongkan nodded: "That's the only way to go, but for many things, my subordinates feel that the prince still needs to be prepared before Zhao Pu finalizes the envoy list."

"Oh, what is this king doing?"

"The Southern Tang Dynasty is a rich country. Although Li Yu has no intention of political affairs, there are many capable people in the court. When our people went to the Southern Tang Dynasty, it was inevitable that they would not be confused by the prosperity there. Therefore, it is very important for the prince to send spies for a few days It is necessary, and ... and it may not necessarily work when necessary."

King Jin thought about what Su said, and finally nodded.

And when Jin Wang made this decision, Wei Wang, Lu Duoxun and Chen Chen were all adding people to the mission team, and their purposes were different.

Wei Wang and Lu Duoxun felt that Liu Wei had already taken refuge in Jin Wang, so they wanted to find a way to kill Liu Wei, so that Jin Wang would lose a lot of powerful people in the court, while Chen Chen was looking for an opportunity.

During this period of time, Chen Shu's stomach didn't react at all, which made Chen Chen gradually lose his patience, and he was unwilling to be attached to King Wei. Therefore, he needed to find an opportunity to enhance his strength.

He was very ambitious and didn't want to be just a vassal of a prince, so he felt that it was necessary to cooperate with Nan Tang.

(End of this chapter)