The first-class concubine of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 267
Think of Bianjing this way.

In the late spring season, Bianjing is already faintly hot, and the singing of cicadas is even more endless.

The news that the Liao Kingdom wanted to negotiate peace with the Song people quickly reached Zhao Kuangyin's ears, and when he got the news, he was a little angry.

"Damn, these Liao people are really hateful. They first provoked a border dispute with us, and then came to reconcile when they saw that we had nothing to do with each other. Damn, really hateful." After Zhao Kuangyin said this, he looked at the minister of the court with frowned eyebrows. , Said: "You dear friends, do you think we should talk about this peace talk or not?"

There are many passionate soldiers in the court, and because Zhao Kuangyin just scolded the Liao people as hateful, they all stood up and said they would not talk about it.

"Fight, fight all the way to the old nest of the Liao Kingdom, take back the Yanyun sixteen prefectures, take back the Great Wall, and drive them to the grasslands in the north."

"That's right, make peace with them and fight. They won't dare to make trouble with us Da Song again."

There are many bloody officials in the court. Of course, it is not ruled out that some officials are purely to cater to Zhao Kuangyin.

When these officials yelled like this, the hall immediately became lively, some talked about how to fight, and some said who to send. When they were arguing like this, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help frowning.

When they yell like this, when will there be a result?

"Zeping, do you think we need peace talks with the Liao people?"

Zhao Kuangyin looked at Zhao Pu, and at this time, all the courtiers also turned their attention to Zhao Pu.

Zhao Pu frowned slightly, then cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I feel that it is not suitable for me, Song Dynasty, to fight with Liao Kingdom again. It is better to have peace talks."

As soon as Zhao Pu's words came out, there was an uproar in the court.

Lu Duosun, who had always been against Zhao Pu, snorted coldly: "Master Prime Minister, our Song Dynasty is now strong and strong, how can we negotiate peace with the Liao people? Aren't you destroying the prestige of our Song Dynasty?"

"That's right, Mr. Prime Minister, there is absolutely no way to talk about peace. Hit, kill them."

The ministers were furious and spoke to Zhao Pu one after another.

Zhao Pu looked helpless, Zhao Kuangyin waved his hand when he saw this, "What reason does Zeping have?"

Zhao Pu nodded, and said: "My lord, now that the Northern Han Dynasty is still alive, how can we fight against the Liao people? We can't rob the Liao people's territory through the Northern Han Dynasty, can we? I feel that our main goal now should be The Northern Han is not the Liao people, and in order to destroy the Northern Han as soon as possible, we should cooperate with the Liao people and let them interfere as little as possible in the affairs between the Northern Han and our Great Song."

After Zhao Pu said this, Zhao Kuangyin was in a daze, then nodded and said: "The Liao people's peace talks with us in the Song Dynasty are indeed conducive to our recovery of the Northern Han Dynasty, but the attitude of the Liao people to fight and talk if they want to make peace makes me feel very uncomfortable I don't like it."

When Zhao Kuangyin said this, the ministers of the court and the central government echoed it again and again. Zhao Pu smiled bitterly and said, "Since the Holy Majesty doesn't like it, then during the peace talks, we should teach the Liao people a lesson. But when it comes to major issues, we should not be arrogant."

After Zhao Pu said this, he didn't continue, because he knew very well that although Zhao Kuangyin liked gold and iron horses, he was a very rational person after all. He will never give up the opportunity to destroy the Northern Han Dynasty.

Sure enough, after Zhao Pu said those words, Zhao Kuangyin was silent for a long time, and then asked: "Who can be the envoy for the peace talks?"

The ministers looked at each other, but no one dared to claim bravery.

Peace talks are a bit shameful for Da Song, but if you want to make it not shameful, you can only attack the Liao people, and the conditions for the peace talks must be good enough. These are not easy things to do.

The court was silent for a while, Zhao Kuangyin was a little angry, just now he yelled about fighting the Liao people, many ministers were eager to try, why are they not talking now that they are going to negotiate peace with the Liao people?

Is peace talks more difficult than war?

"My dear ministers, who would like to be the peace envoy?"

Zhao Kuangyin asked again, but still no one was willing to stand up.

But at this time, Pan Mei suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you let Liu Weiliu's son-in-law be in charge of political affairs?"

Zhao Kuangyin frowned slightly: "Has Liu Aiqing returned from Southern Tang?"

"It is said that he is coming back soon. Concubine Liu has negotiated with Southern Tang and Wuyue before, and now it is appropriate to negotiate with Liao."

After Pan Mei said this, some people in the DPRK agreed again and again. Anyway, they wanted to find someone to negotiate with the Liao Kingdom. If they found someone else, they would feel at ease and not need to take risks.

Seeing that many adults thought Liu Wei was suitable, Zhao Kuangyin finally nodded, "In that case, let Liu Aiqing talk to the Liao people."
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On the way back to the capital, Liu Wei received an appointment from the imperial court.

And when he received this task, he was a little surprised, because he knew that the Liao people had been helping the Northern Han Dynasty against the Song Dynasty, so why were they suddenly about to negotiate peace?
The people of Liao talked nicely about the peace talks, but in fact they still wanted to get some benefits from Da Song.

Today's Liao Kingdom is not weak, I'm afraid that the capital will be surging again by then.

Thinking of this, Liu Wei frowned secretly.

And Cao Bin next to him snorted coldly: "Master Liu, if the Liao people want to negotiate peace with us, should we just talk? Did they think so when they sent troops to harass my Song Dynasty border? We can't agree to peace talks. They fight."

Although Cao Bin is not young, he has a big temper.

Liu Wei smiled slightly: "General Cao, let's not say that this is an order from the Holy Majesty, and no one can change it. Even if there is no order from the Holy Majesty, we should not start a war with the Liao people now."

"Oh, why is this? The Southern Tang Dynasty in the south has been subdued by us, and our current enemies are the Northern Han and Liao Kingdoms in the north. Is there any reason to concentrate our forces against them?"

"It is indeed possible to be invincible. The power of the Liao people is comparable to that of our Great Song Dynasty. Moreover, the iron cavalry of the Liao people is powerful, which is definitely not what our Song soldiers dare to test their edge. Besides, my Great Song Dynasty has After years of fighting, do you really have the strength to go to war with the Liao people?"

"Then... this..." Cao Bin was speechless for a moment.

Liu Wei shrugged: "Actually, there is nothing wrong with negotiating peace with the Liao people. Only when conditions are reached with the Liao people can we concentrate our forces to deal with the Northern Han Dynasty. After the Northern Han Dynasty is destroyed, we can find a way to conspire against the Liao Kingdom, and the most important thing is , our Great Song Dynasty can do business with the Liao people."

"Trade?" Cao Bin was even more puzzled. For a long time, the Liao people wanted to do business with them, and they wanted the food, tea and cloth of the Song people. If they did business, wouldn't it be cheaper for the Liao people?

Liu Wei nodded: "That's right, trade, we can sell grain and cloth to earn money from the Liao people, and most importantly, we can also sell refined salt to the Liao Kingdom, and we need the horses from the Liao Kingdom. If we really want to To fight the Liao people, you must train your cavalry."

After Liu Wei finished speaking, Cao Bin understood, and after he understood, he said with a smile: "Master Liu is still thoughtful, but these issues are not difficult to think about. Since they are Liao people who want to negotiate peace with us, then Aren’t they going to give us whatever we want?”

Liu Wei shook his head: "The Liao people are not stupid, how could they give us whatever we want, maybe they still want to get some benefits from us Da Song."

"Hmph, they dare."

Liu Wei smiled and said nothing, this was not a question of their courage, but a question that couldn't be more obvious.
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Bianjingcheng Road.

The Liao mission came to Bianjing in a mighty way. A man and a woman were sitting in a carriage.

The man is Li Yin, and the woman is a woman who is absolutely beautiful no matter which direction she looks at.

"Sir, it's just a peace talk, why do you need to bring disciples and others?"

Li Yin smiled slightly: "Song people are lonely and arrogant. It may not be easy for us to win some benefits after we go. With a few of you, maybe we can be on top. Kong Li is infinitely powerful, and Sun Wen's talent is with me. The Liao Kingdom is unique, and you, Lu Xue, are unparalleled in chess, with you here, it is enough for the people of Song Dynasty to drink a pot."

Lu Xue smiled slightly, and then said: "The most important thing is to have Mr., Mr. is unparalleled in strategy, and he will definitely be able to play with the people of Song Dynasty."

Regarding Lu Xue's flattery, Li Yin accepted it with a slight smile. He was very confident in himself. He believed that after going to Da Song this time, he would definitely make Da Song afraid of their Liao Kingdom, and then willingly negotiate peace with them.

When he came, he had received an order from the emperor of Liao. In addition to opening several places for business, they also needed Da Song to offer the old coins to the Liao people. Only when Da Song gave them the old coins, they would not interfere with Song. People's attack on the Northern Han Dynasty.

This matter sounds unlikely and ridiculous, but in Li Yin's view, it is quite normal. If the Song people can distinguish the seriousness from the seriousness, he should know that it is very wise to use money to send the Liao people away .

Thinking of this, Li Yin thought of Liu Wei, the famous Liu Wei in the Song Dynasty. He wanted to let Liu Wei know that there is a sky beyond the sky, and there are people beyond people. Liu Wei thinks he is talented, so he will let Liu Wei see it. See what is real talent.

Isn't Liu Wei resourceful?Then he will show Liu Wei what real resourcefulness is.

For Li Yin, completing the mission of the Liao Emperor Yeluxian is secondary. What he really wants to do is to fight Liu Wei. Smart people are always interested in another smart person. They really want to know who is the most intelligent person in the world. smart person.

"I hope the emperor of the Song Dynasty will send Liu Wei to contact us." Li Yin said after thinking about it.

Lu Xue next to him smiled and said, "With Mr.'s resourcefulness, who else in the Song Dynasty can accept Mr. Liu Wei's tricks? I think they will definitely send Liu Wei to negotiate peace with us."

Li Yin smiled, he felt that Lu Xue's words were right, and thinking that Lu Xue's words were correct, he was a little excited, unspeakably excited.

(End of this chapter)