One Piece of Song Dynasty

Zhao Liangsi said: "The journey to the capital is three thousand miles. It will take a long time to go back and forth, so I'm afraid we won't be able to make it in time. Why don't we go back to Xiongzhou first and send a post horse express back to the capital. After the imperial edict is replied, we will come to Yanjing again."

Jin Taizu nodded and said: "Okay."

After Jin Taizu agreed, Zhao Liangsi, Zhou Wuzhong and Ma Kuo hurriedly left Yanjing and rushed to Xiongzhou. Not long after they crossed the Marco Polo River on horseback, the Jin army set fire to the bridge across the Marco Polo River.

In the city of Yanjing, Khitan surrender ministers Zuo Qigong, Liu Yanzong, Kang Gongbi and others came to see Jin Taizu one after another and said: "The Song Dynasty has always been timid, Yanjing cannot give it to them." Zuo Qigong even dedicated a poem to Jin Taizu: "We will attack the Liao Alliance together to find out. The success is both shallow and profound. The king must not listen to the advice of donating Yan. Every inch of mountains and rivers is worth an inch of gold."

Many generals of the Jin Army also liked the wealth and prosperity of Yanjing, and they also persuaded Jin Taizu to stay in Yanjing.

Zong Han also suggested leaving Yanjing and returning only Zhuozhou and Yizhou to the Song Dynasty. Jin Taizu disagreed and said: "The alliance on the sea must not be forgotten. If I die, you will do it."

The two kings of Fan also went to court to pay homage to Jin Taizu along with all the demoted officials from the Liao Kingdom. After going to court, the two of them were very worried.

Fan Wen said: "If we hadn't contacted Liang Xing a few days ago, we wouldn't have known that the imperial court failed in both Northern Expeditions. Now it seems that the consequences of the imperial court's failure in the Northern Expedition have gradually emerged, but fortunately Wanyan Aguda is a man of his word. , and do not intend to violate the covenant made back then.”

Wang Xiu sighed and said, "Yes, I am more worried about Wanyan Agu's body."

Fan Wen wondered: "Oh, why does Brother Wang have to worry about his body?"

Wang Xiu replied: "Don't you see? In any case, Wanyan Aguda is still friendly to the Song Dynasty. If he dies, the successor emperor may not be friendly to the Song Dynasty. In addition, the Liao Kingdom With the demotion and the instigation of the generals of the Jin army, the Song and Jin Dynasties may start a war. The performance of the imperial army these two times is really worrying. It's a pity that Wanyan Aguda is also old, and I don't know how long he can live."

Fan Wen said helplessly: "It is useless to talk about this now. I can only hope that the court will wake up as soon as possible."

Wang Xiu said: "It's a pity that Liang Xing and the others have moved away. We will have to wait a little longer if we want to contact him again."

Fan Wen said thoughtfully: "I don't know what official positions the Emperor of Jin will arrange for us."

Wang Xiu thought for a moment and said, "It should be soon. After we leave Yanjing, we will be relieved of our official positions."

Looking at the thick smoke billowing over the Lugou River, Zhao Liangsi was very anxious. He said worriedly to Ma Kuo and Zhou Wuzhong: "The Jin soldiers set fire to the Lugou Bridge. It seems that they really want to destroy the contract. The Jin people are really like wolves." , If you say you’re going to fall out, you’re going to fall out.”

Ma Kuo didn't think so. He felt that the Jin army was just showing off their power. In fact, they might not really want to march south. Ma Kuo said: "I don't think there is anything to worry about. At present, Emperor Tianzuo still occupies the desert north of Xijing, Zhang Jue controls the Pingzhou area, and the Jin army has to fortify them. In addition, the property they looted from Yanjing also needs The army escorted them back to the country. Therefore, they currently cannot send troops to go south. The so-called border patrol is just a bluff to threaten our country and agree to the conditions they proposed."

Zhao Liangsi disagreed: "The Jin people have never tasted failure since they started using the army. They have always been bold and risky in doing things. We cannot infer their behavior according to common sense."

Ma Kuo smiled and said: "Are you frightened by their threats? Now that they have insufficient troops and have to fortify themselves everywhere, how can they have the ability to go south to attack the Song Dynasty? A little military knowledge can tell, Zhao Longtu need not be frightened. "

After arriving in Xiongzhou, Zhao Liangsi and Ma Kuo came to the Xuanfu Division and reported to Tong Guan in detail the process of the negotiation and the requests made by the Kingdom of Jin. Tong Guan was very angry after hearing this: "The Jin people are relying on their military strength to issue an ultimatum to us. We must report to the emperor as soon as possible."

Ma Kuo said: "In my opinion, we must give a strong response to this threat from the Jin Army. If we agree so easily, they will use threats as a means to blackmail us in the future. I request that we immediately Return to the capital and go to the palace to report to the emperor."

Tong Guan shook his head and said: "No need, the emperor is determined to win Yanjing now. He will definitely agree to the conditions proposed by the Jin people. There is no use for you to go back."

As expected by Tong Guan, a few days later, the Imperial Golden Horse delivered letters of credence from the capital, promising to give the Kingdom of Jin one million silver silk in lieu of taxes, and ordered Zhao Liangsi and others to go to Yanjing to negotiate with the Jin people. Demand the return of Xijing.

Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty wrote in his imperial letter to Zhao Liangsi: "Things behind the mountains must be fought over. If it cannot be fought, don't discuss it." . For this area, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty had preset administrative divisions, the so-called one prefecture behind the mountains and eight states in the clouds.

Therefore, Zhao Liangsi, carrying his credential and imperial pen, came to Yanjing again with Zhou Wuzhong and Ma Kuo to pay homage to Jin Taizu.

Zhao Liangsi and others arrived in Yanjing on February th, and on the th they were led into the army's main tent to pay homage to Jin Taizu. Zhao Liangsi presented the State Letter of the Song Dynasty. The original text of the State Letter is as follows:

"On February , the Emperor of the Song Dynasty sent a letter to the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty: The special envoy returned in the clouds, and he was caught by post. He Muhua kept a tight seal and read it, which shows the details of the elegance and meaning. Only those who make friends with neighboring countries should be kind from beginning to end. , and those who keep the state map must be honest and trustworthy. Since the contract has been established early, it is appropriate to be favored by Lai Cao. The goods mentioned in lieu of tax, and the color, number, and price stated in the item are straight, and the delivery date is the place, and the boundary is established with the painting. When he arrived, he sent an envoy to congratulate Zhengdan, his birthday, and inquire about the affairs of the place, as well as the instructions in the Tathagata's letter. Years ago, according to the old gift of Khitan, he had ordered Xuan Fu Si Jin to send it forward. This year, the silver silk has been ordered to set off from Beijing. When it arrives, it will be delivered on the same day as the old delivery month of Khitan. The oath also indicates that the delivery will be completed in Yandi.

This dynasty has a good relationship with your dynasty, which is known to the whole world. We have discussed everything before and after, and we have done everything according to your dynasty's wishes in order to complete the contract. Sincerity is so deep that I can understand it deeply. All the counties and counties under the control of Xijing are not responsible for the vast territory. In recent days, there have been reports from the border that the Khitan leader has fainted, and several troops and horses have appeared. This court will discuss the plan and try to prepare for the disaster for each other's benefit.

Maolu Chunqi, Shunying Jiefu. Today, Zhao Liangsi and others are sent back from Xiongzhou to submit the application, with a special letter to express it, not to announce it, but to make it clear.

Later, Jin Taizu sent Wanyan Xiyin and Salu to the post house to discuss matters with Zhao Liangsi. Wanyan Xiyin said: "I was very happy after reading the credential of your dynasty to the emperor. Now the big thing has been decided, we just want to discuss the etiquette of future interactions."

Zhao Liangsi said: "My emperor is very magnanimous and has agreed to all your requests. Now that you are unwilling to negotiate in Pingzhou, then return Xijing to us as well. This dynasty will agree to everything your dynasty wants. I hope If your dynasty can return Xijing together, it will show that your dynasty is also very loyal."