Emperor's Award Ceremony: Beginning with the award of the Eternal Emperor

"As I said earlier, some wars must be fought."

"It represents the blood of a nation and the dignity of the country!"

"If you only count by economic benefits, then the decades-long peace policy implemented in the early Western Han Dynasty is unprecedented, and it is also the most important contribution of the Western Han Dynasty.

"Then Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty should not start a war. He just sent a woman and a lot of money in exchange for peace in the Western Han Dynasty. Isn't this the most cost-effective?"

"Decades later, Emperor Wu of the Han launched a war against the Huns. Isn't he a sinner who brought disaster to the country and the people?"

"Emperor Wu of the Han fought back against the Xiongnu. Years of wars not only emptied the treasury, but also killed countless people."

"The wealth accumulated in the Western Han Dynasty for decades has almost been consumed."

"Then should we accuse Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty of being the eternal sinner of the Western Han Dynasty?"

"But what?"

Zhou Yi looked at the emperors in the audience, and at all the audience in front of the screen.

"Then why do we still say that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is a majestic and powerful emperor?"

"Why do we call the strong man prosperous Tang Dynasty?"

"Why do we get all excited when we mention these two dynasties?"

"Why do we admire Wei Qing, Huo Qubing and other generals of the Han Dynasty~〃?"

"Because this dynasty gave us unprecedented confidence!"

"The identity and name of our Han people is that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and all the monarchs and ministers fought back against the Huns,

"Each of us bears his stamp!"

Leave our mark! "

"We not only cherish the memory of our ancestors, but also have martial and unyielding blood flowing in our bones!"

"Therefore, when we mention Xihan, we feel sincere pride and pride!"

"And in the same way, why did you agree with him in exchange for peace in the Northern Song Dynasty?"

"I really can't imagine that this kind of point of view that turns black and white and confuses right and wrong can be spread for thousands of years!"

"And for the same reason, after Tang Taizong signed the Weishui alliance, he shouldn't take revenge four years later!"

"Isn't it okay to spend money for peace?"

"Four years later, the counterattack against the Turks must have consumed a lot of money, right?"

"Then is this Tang Taizong also a sinner through the ages who doesn't know right from wrong?"

"Obviously he can only spend some money in exchange for peace, but he insists on launching a war. He must have sacrificed the lives of many soldiers and people?"

"Account, is that how it is calculated?"

Zhou Yi looked around at the crowd, and finally his eyes fell on the big screen.

The audience of the later generations were silent at this moment, listening carefully to his words.

Both Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of Tang straightened their chests, and the expressions on their faces were full of complacency.

Zhou Yi obviously agreed with their approach.

The two suddenly felt a light on their faces.

"Someone will definitely argue that Tang Taizong fought back against the Turks and finally destroyed the country, of course they should fight!

Zhou Yi sneered.

"How do you know? If he fights against the Turks, the Turks will definitely destroy the country?"

"Isn't it too shameless to use the result to calculate the reason?"

"In the same way, can the Northern Song Dynasty fight back against Daliao?"

"In this war, the Northern Song Dynasty has actually won, but they dare not fight."

"If he goes head-to-head with the Great Liao Kingdom, he may not be able to destroy the Liao Kingdom, but after the Liao Kingdom has seen how powerful he is, they will definitely not dare to act rashly again."

"However, in the entire Song Dynasty, except for a few hard bones, the rest were suffering from rickets."

"Since Song Zhenzong, most civil and military officials have not dared to fight. As long as peace can be exchanged, it doesn't matter if you spend money."

"When Song Zhenzong got the news at the beginning, he wanted to move the capital. To put it bluntly, he wanted to escape."

"Later, with Kou Zhun's firm support, he still lacked confidence, so he had to go; Dan Yuan, to boost the morale of the soldiers and the people."

Northern Song Dynasty.

When Song Zhenzong and the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty heard this, they all bowed their heads.

Song Zhenzong was even more ashamed and ashamed.

"At that time, Liao Shengzong and Empress Dowager Xiao went deep alone, afraid of being surrounded, they already planned to retreat."

"As soon as Song Zhenzong arrived, he ordered his envoys to deliver news to negotiate a peace, which is exactly what he wanted."

"Shengzong Liao and Empress Dowager Xiao followed suit and withdrew with dignity."

The Song Dynasty was stronger than the Liao Kingdom in terms of people, soldiers and national strength. "

"At this time, Song Zhenzong took the opportunity to attack the Liao Kingdom in one go."

"Destroying the country will definitely not destroy it, but it will definitely drive the Daliao Kingdom back to the grassland. They dare not go south with herding horses for decades, that's for sure."

"And even Youyun Sixteen States can take it back."

"It's a pity that since Song Taizong Yongxi's Northern Expedition failed, the Song Dynasty was afraid of the Liao Kingdom and dared not fight. As long as there is peace, it doesn't matter what means.

"Of course, without the war, the common people at that time would be relatively better off."

"There is no need to sacrifice in vain."

"But ordinary people and soldiers, are life really easier?"

"Da Song is rich, but it has nothing to do with the people at the bottom."

"The real beneficiaries are those officials, scholar-bureaucrats, big landlords, and rich merchants."

"During the Song Dynasty, peasants rebelled the most."

"Why rebel? It must be impossible to survive. (Mano's)"

"During the time of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, some people rebelled. At that time, the Northern Song Dynasty had only established an army for more than 40 years."

"It is conceivable how serious the Song Dynasty's oppression and exploitation of the people was."

"As soon as later generations mentioned the Northern Song Dynasty, they used the tax revenue that surpassed all dynasties as an example."

"There is a lot of taxation, and it is more likely that the government has searched the people too hard. Just based on this data, isn't it too biased?"

"In the Southern Song Dynasty, Zhu Xi had to admit that the methods of exploitation in ancient times existed in this dynasty."

"The Song Dynasty did not go to war with the Liao Kingdom, saying that it saved a lot of military expenses."

"However, the imperial army of the Song Dynasty continued to expand. In order to prevent the people from rebelling, the Song Dynasty included a large number of bankrupt peasants and local ruffians into the army.

"Two-thirds of the budget is used to support military expenses."

"But the imperial court values ​​civility over military affairs, is hostile to generals and soldiers, and the combat effectiveness of the army is extremely low."

"Although there is no war with the Liao Kingdom, the lives of the people do not seem to be much easier.

Chapter 250 Is it an alliance under the city?

Chapter 250 Is it an alliance under the city?

"Now let's talk about another question. Is the Liyuan Alliance an alliance under the city?"

Zhou Yi said.

"Whether at the time or in future generations, there are two kinds of controversies."

"The alliance under the city originated from Zuo Zhuan."

"To judge whether it is an alliance under the city, there are two conditions."

"One is defeat and had to sign a contract."

"Second, there are humiliating clauses in the contract."

"Then, let's use these two criteria to study the Liyuan Alliance."

"Contracts were not forced to be signed either."

"In this war, the Northern Song Dynasty won and withstood the attack of the Daliao Kingdom."

"Then the Northern Song Dynasty paid 30 year-old coins. Looking at the first article in this way, it is not an alliance under the city."

"Second, there is no humiliating content in the contract. The two countries are called brothers. Song Zhenzong called the Empress Dowager Xiao an aunt. It seems that the two countries are also of equal status."

"But is that really the case?"

"When we judge a matter, we can't just copy the rules and regulations he originally stipulated dogmatically."

"And more objective analysis."

"First of all, let's see, what exactly is this 30-year-old coin?"

490 "Whether it is stipulated in the contract or circulated among the people of the Song Dynasty."

"These 30-year-old coins are from Emperor Zhenzong of Song Dynasty, who paid for the loss of money and food for the great Liao army, Ma Xingshi and mobilizing troops."

"In other words, I will reimburse you for your military expenses for your invasion of me this time, and I will compensate you."

"You came to invade me, and I was responsible for all the expenses?"

"There is such a good thing. I am afraid that in the whole world, there will be no one who is as kind to the enemy as the emperor of the Song Dynasty."

"But the question is, is there any element of humiliation in his behavior?"

"In other words, Song Zhenzong's idea is that you invaded me only for money, so you don't have to fight at all, and I will give you 30-year-old coins directly. Isn't that good?"

"And the Daliao Kingdom felt that if the goal was achieved, they would naturally withdraw their troops."

"Song Zhenzong's real thought is that if I give you 30 yuan, you don't want to fight."

"If you still don't give up and feel less, you can still add more."

"Although on the surface, the Liao Kingdom did not persecute the Song Dynasty. Both sides knew it well and did not challenge it. What does the 30-year-old coin represent?"

"The Daliao Kingdom is trying to save some face for the Northern Song Dynasty and Song Zhenzong. Once it is publicly announced that this is the compensation from the Northern Song Dynasty, if the Northern Song Dynasty and Song Zhenzong become angry and the two armies fight, it is hard to say whether the Daliao Kingdom will win."

"In order not to sacrifice his soldiers, he received 30 in compensation for nothing. He will naturally take care of Song Zhenzong's emotions."

"Actually, in the hearts of the two of them, the Daliao Kingdom must be arrogant, which is a superior attitude."

"As for the Song Dynasty, they were cautious and trembling, lest they offend the ferocious tiger and wolf in the north. They must have swallowed their anger."

"Now let's ask Song Zhenzong directly, and everything will be clear at a glance."

Zhou Yi raised his head and looked in Song Zhenzong's direction.

He smiled and said: "Song Zhenzong, can you tell me frankly now, when you signed the Liyuan Alliance, did you order people to sign it with a winning attitude, or a mentality of being equal to the Daliao Kingdom?" ?”

Northern Song Dynasty.

Song Zhenzong in the palace saw Zhou Yi looking over, and hurriedly lowered his head, blushing.

He felt ashamed and wished he could get into a crack in the ground.

He didn't seem to hear Zhou Yi's question.

His attitude couldn't be more obvious.

All the audience couldn't help being in an uproar.

"what?"

"Is this treaty really a humiliating clause?"

"It turns out that the contract is obviously equal, but the psychology of the two parties is completely different!

"I was cheated!"

"This matter has been circulated for more than 1000 years, why has no expert pointed it out?

"Those experts are all blind!"