A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

There were several ice basins placed in the main hall, and it was windy outside, so it wasn't hot.

Liang Xing smiled and said: "You...the Song Dynasty doesn't want us to have a war with the Liao people? Why did the Guixinhou refuse?"

Chen Zhongheng also wanted to know.

"First of all, the leader of your country doesn't have the guts to fight Yelu Hongji unless the Liao people threaten his foundation." Shen An said calmly: "The second thing is weapons. To be honest, you and the Fan people are constantly fighting. There are not many times when you can take advantage. I am worried that all those weapons will end up in the hands of the Ban people."

Compared with Xixia, Shen An felt that the Fan people who formed a joint force were more threatening.

Historically, during the Tang Dynasty, they put a lot of pressure on the Tang Dynasty, so much so that they had to marry princesses.

And if the Xixia people became the captain of the transportation team, the Song Dynasty's strategy would immediately change and they would have to get involved in this war.

The place where people live is dangerous and dangerous, and it will be difficult for the Song Dynasty soldiers to adapt to it. Otherwise, it will be a disaster like Shuichuan.

For the current Song Dynasty, that would be a disaster.

At present, the Song Dynasty is in the early stage of reform, and many gratifying changes have occurred quietly. At this juncture, there cannot be a war that determines the fate of the country, otherwise this gratifying process will be interrupted.

Think about how much revenue the Song Dynasty will increase every year because of Jin Feidan? How much will the income of those farmers increase?

Increased income of farmers can lead to the development of handicraft industry and commerce. This is a virtuous circle.

There was also the slow advancement of paper money, which had an earth-shaking impact on the Song Dynasty.

The army was also constantly reforming. The gradual popularization of gunpowder and kerosene bombs, and the navy showing its fangs, made the Song Dynasty dare to look up at the dangerous world outside for the first time.

There are many welcome changes, which makes Shen An feel happy. At the same time, he also hopes that the outside world can maintain the current situation and not make any big changes.

"The Liao people sent heavy troops to hoard at the border this time. Their rangers rushed in one after another, burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of evil..."

Liang Xing's voice sounded like he was grinding his teeth, which showed his hatred for the Liao people.

Chen Zhongheng couldn't help but say: "Liao people are not only cruel, but also domineering."

Stay!

Liang Xing looked at Chen Zhongheng and said: "What Chen Douzhi said is true. The Liao people pose a great threat to the Song Dynasty and Xixia. If the Song Dynasty and Xixia join forces, Yelu Hongji will suffer a big loss, wouldn't it? better?"

Well……

Only then did Chen Zhongheng realize that he had committed a foul.

He was only complimenting this negotiation and could not express directional views, but his evaluation of the Liao people just now gave Liang Xing credibility.

Someone is wrong.

Chen Zhongheng looked at Shen An apologetically, feeling a little restless.

"You are overthinking." Shen An opened his mouth and disappointed Liang Xing. "The Liao people are cruel, but the Xixia people are also not kind. How many killings have you caused in the northwest? Now you say that the Liao people are cruel. Sorry, someone I feel that if I turn around and say this to you, it will be the same for you.”

Chen Zhongheng didn't expect Shen An to be so direct, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

But Liang Xing said seriously: "That was in the past, now..."

He hesitated for a moment, and Shen An asked: "What's going on now? Does Xixia want to promise not to harass the Song Dynasty again? If so, someone will take the decision this time... take the weapons. But once you lie, you know, the Song Dynasty will I have sworn that I will do my best to deal with Xixia, but as for the Liao people, I will leave them aside for now. Do you dare?"

Well!

Chen Zhongheng believes that negotiations between the two countries should be like talking to neighbors next door. We must pay attention to etiquette, speak politely, and not be quarrelsome, otherwise it will be very embarrassing.

But Shen An just pressed Liang Xing with questions, his eyes bright, his expression contemptuous, and he didn't take etiquette seriously at all.

Chen Zhongheng, who did not understand diplomacy, looked at the officials in the ceremony room, trying to tell whether Shen An's attitude was appropriate from their expressions.

But the officials in the ceremonial room all looked excited. They looked like they wanted to find a pen to record Shen An's every word, deed, and even expression, and then go back and study it carefully.

Is this the right thing to do?

Liang Xing stood up suddenly, "In that case, I'll take my leave."

This is a fall out.

Chen Zhongheng screamed in his heart that it was bad, but the officials in the ceremonial room remained the same.

Are these fools?

"It's better to leave without seeing you off." Shen An leaned on the back of the chair and drank tea in a leisurely manner, with a calm and calm expression.

Liang Xing turned around and went out. After he walked away, Chen Zhongheng smiled bitterly and said, "Is this a falling out?"

"What are you worried about?" Shen An drank tea and had no intention of leaving.

Chen Zhongheng glared and said: "If you fall out, it will be in vain. Besides, if Xixia can have a battle with the Liao people, it will have many benefits for the Song Dynasty. Why can't you agree?"

Shen An sighed: "I have said that it is impossible for Xixia to fight with the Liao people, at least not now."

"Why?"

"Because the Song Dynasty is advancing..."

"What do you mean?" Chen Zhongheng became more and more puzzled.

"They are afraid." Shen An's eyebrows became more excited, "Whether it is Xixia or Liao, they are watching the Song Dynasty progress step by step. They are afraid, do you understand?"

"Are they scared?"

Chen Zhongheng had lived in the palace for a long time and was unable to participate in politics. Who knew that the situation in the Song Dynasty had already undergone earth-shaking changes, and he was no longer the weakling.

"Yes, you have to get used to the changes in the Song Dynasty, do you understand?" Shen An found that the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty were not sensitive enough to the changes in their own strength, and were still somewhat conservative in their decision-making.

An official from the ceremonial room said: "Now Goryeo is in private contact with the Song Dynasty and wants to do business in an all-round way. However, the returned envoys said that they cannot be given an advantage, so they have put it on hold for the time being. Their envoys ran to Yulin Lane as soon as they arrived, but they were returned last time. Xinhou's dog was chased for several streets, so he didn't dare to go."

Well!

Is that so?

Chen Zhongheng only felt a feeling of pride growing.

The official said happily: "Even Jiaozhi is now afraid of the Song Dynasty, and they sent envoys to pray for the Song navy to stop harassing them. And Xixia, this negotiation is proof that they are afraid, the Song Dynasty! Now is not what it used to be. That’s the Song Dynasty.”

yes! The Song Dynasty now is not the Song Dynasty it used to be.

Chen Zhongheng remembered that when he used to serve Zhao Zhen, Zhao Zhen was always in a bad mood and worried whenever he encountered foreign affairs. Especially the Liao and Xixia families made him worried.

But now?

"Now the Xixia envoys no longer dare to threaten the Song Dynasty. When a certain person left the palace, the officials were not nervous and even went to give the saint some cicadas..."

Leave the maids and maids alone and do it yourself... Zhao Shu is so romantic?

Chen Zhongheng was happy and shouted: "Bring the wine!"

He is a nobleman in the palace, so naturally he has people to serve him.

Chen Zhongheng thought for a while and asked, "Is it okay to drink at this time?"

"It's okay, just drink."

Shen An spoke very calmly, and Chen Zhongheng was in a good mood. After the wine arrived, he poured some wine to persuade him.

"A certain person doesn't like drinking during the day." People who drink during the day will feel dizzy and uncomfortable.

"It's rare for me to drink alcohol once in the palace!"

Chen Zhongheng came out this time to show off, and gradually began to be wild.

He raised a glass and drank it, becoming excited within a few moments.

"An Bei, why do you think that Liang Xing just now was neither yin nor yang? It's like..."

He drank a glass of wine and frowned: "It's like a chamberlain, yes, just like a chamberlain."

"The chamberlain can come here. Is he Li Liangzuo's forbidden love? Come to think of it...no, Li Liangzuo has a cousin. It is said that his cousin is as ugly as salt and extremely fierce..."

He became more and more excited, "That Liang Xing is definitely not a real man, he might have been cut with a knife..."

Gejigeji...

Shen An felt funny and looked up to see Liang Xing.

"Old Chen, hey, Old Chen..."

"Hey, what? He said that he has definitely been stabbed. If you don't believe me, take off his clothes and see. If something happens to someone, I will not leave in Qingjian City. Hahaha... burp!"

Liang Xing stood outside the door, looking at him expressionlessly.

Damn it!

It’s really embarrassing to be caught on the spot for speaking ill of someone behind their back!

Chen Zhongheng coughed dryly and said, "Someone drank too much."

His shameless demeanor was a bit like Su Shi's. Shen An thought that after returning to Beijing, he could let the two of them interact for a while, and then they would join forces and conquer the capital.

Liang Xing walked in, his expression completely changed.

The narrow eyes were slightly narrowed, the lips were pursed tightly, and there was a certain power in the movement of the eyes.

"I would like to talk to Guixin Hou alone, is that possible?"

Chen Zhongheng just said that he drank too much, so naturally he had no choice but to leave the diplomatic situation. He said angrily: "You can still drink a little more."

Liang Xing just looked at Shen An, with a provocative look in his eyes, "The Marquis of Guixin is known as a famous general, and he is both civil and military, but facing me...are you actually timid?"

"You don't need to use any provocation." Shen An said calmly: "Everyone, please get out."

Several officials were a little speechless, thinking that you just said that Liang Xing was a provocation, but then you let us leave. Is this a trap or is it just following the trend?

Chen Zhongheng blinked at Shen An before going out, with a determined look on his face. If he hinted that there was danger, he would shout out and he, Chen Juebi, would rush in immediately.

Lao Chen is still interesting!

After they went out, Liang Xing sat down, his waist as straight as a wooden stick.

"Yelu Hongji is training his army. The target is not the scattered tribes on the grassland. You know, those tribes cannot be suppressed by large armies, so their target can only be the Song Dynasty."

"Why can't it be Xixia?" Shen An's voice was low, and his eyes were full of playfulness.

Liang Xing said coldly: "Xixia is not their target. Even if it is, it is to clear up the trouble before taking care of the Song Dynasty. So if they attack Xixia, then the Song Dynasty, I tell you this is not to deceive you, I I just want to say... let's join forces, our two families will work together to deal with the Liao people."

"It's a pity that you don't become a lobbyist." Shen An said: "And you are still used to lying... You don't blink when you lie to people, you seem to be very sincere... I forgot to tell you that in the Song Dynasty, Shen He is the first person in foreign affairs, and officials and officials must listen to someone’s opinion... Your analysis of the Three Kingdoms was correct in the past, UU Reading www.uukaｎshu.net But now it is wrong, do you know why? "

Liang Xing was a little surprised, but still nodded stubbornly, "You say it."

Shen An said: "Because the Song Dynasty has been growing stronger, Xixia has been harassing the Song Dynasty before, and the Song Dynasty seemed helpless. After the Battle of Haoshuichuan, the Xixia people were full of fighting spirit, and they were always confident in fighting against the Song Dynasty. Yes, You were full of confidence at that time, but what about now?"

"You were defeated. You were defeated many times by the Song Dynasty. In the battle of Qinzhou, Li Liangzuo personally led a cavalry raid. What was the result? In the battle of Yuanzhou, Shen led his army to defeat Li Liangzuo, leaving him to flee in embarrassment. Fu. How about Fuzhou? In Fuzhou, you colluded with the Liao people and were still defeated by Shen... Do you think such a Song Dynasty needs to join forces with Xixia? "

Liang Xing looked livid, shook his head and said, "Yes, I forgot that you even defeated the Liao people."

"Then what else do you want?"

Liang Xing raised his head, with a look of weakness in his eyes, "But the Liao people are our common opponents."

"There are no eternal rivals, only eternal interests."

After Shen An finished speaking, he picked up the teacup, lowered his head slightly and drank.

Liang Xing's eyes were full of shock, and he murmured: "There are no eternal rivals, only eternal interests... As soon as Gui Xinhou said this, I was taught a lesson."

He stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your advice."

This is a very candid woman.

"Will Li Liangzuo be jealous when he sees you saluting someone?"

Boom!

Liang Xing overturned the table, and the teacups and teapots flew towards Shen An.

Shen An was already prepared and picked up an iron plate at his feet to block it in front of him.

"Anbei, someone is here!"

Chen Zhongheng fulfilled his promise and was the first to rush in and pounced directly on Liang Xing.

Boom!

Liang Xing nimbly avoided it, and Chen Zhongheng jumped directly into the street...

Shen An covered his face.