Ren Pingsheng

Wan Yankang was not the first to go to Xixia as an envoy from General Su Zhi, and obviously he would not be the last.This is how the two countries, Jin and Xia, fought with each other while envoys continued.It was not surprising that this was the case in all countries at that time.There is only one advantage of doing this: when you want to talk about peace, you can talk right away.And because they often do this kind of thing, they can better abide by the rule of "the two countries are at war without killing each other".

Uh, it's not that there are people who don't obey, such as Xixia, and then they are beaten.In general, it is quite disciplined.If you really want to catch up, there is no way.

Unfortunately, none of the emperors of the two countries wanted to shake hands and make peace.It is better to beat the head into a dog's head, so that the third party can benefit, than to give in to each other and delay the national fortune for several years.Those who didn't know, thought that the Kingdom of Jin once captured not Bianliang, the capital of Song Dynasty, but Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xia.In fact, the relationship between the two countries was still acceptable until the emperors of the two countries ate products from the same fake pharmaceutical factory.

Wan Yankang was ordered to reflect behind closed doors for three months. Although the sentence was not reduced, the prince did what he said and won such a job for him.In comparison, it is much more cost-effective than reducing the sentence by two months.Wanyan Kang was convinced to the prince.There is just one thing that I don't understand: With a person like him, why did the Kingdom of Jin die so quickly?Is there something inside?

I couldn't figure it out, so I had no choice but to take one step at a time.Bao Xiruo packed his luggage for him, and asked worriedly: "You got that horse from Xixia, do you want to ride it again? Isn't it good?" Wanyan Kang hesitated slightly, and said: "Another Prepare two horses."

This is the first time for Wanyan Kang to make such a tolerance, and he has no experience at all.But the family saw a veteran who went on a mission, and every time he went on a mission, some troubles would arise, and the Sixth Prince would provoke something if he had nothing to do.Of course, as a villain, he falls short every time.

Originally, it was very appropriate to let him do this job, because if someone else was sent, the loss would be more than a shortfall.But because the crown prince proposed another candidate who seemed more suitable, the gold master was among his younger brother and son, and firmly believed in his son.According to the prince's suggestion, Wanyan Kang was sent, Wanyan Kang and Wanyan Honglie were chosen, and the benefactor would rather choose Wanyan Kang.

Wanyan Kang was about to go on an envoy, Wanyan Honglie had no choice but to remind him: "It's the first time you're on an envoy, it's fine if you don't accomplish anything, just pay attention to the customs and customs along the way, and just hang out with them. Xixia people are tough, so you have to pay more attention to safety." Yan Honglie still wanted to match Wanyan Kang with some martial arts masters.As soon as Wanyankang thought about what kind of "masters" he hired, he refused: "Xixia Yipintang is not a vegetarian. Wulin people don't practice court etiquette. It would be unattractive if something happens. I am alone. It's easier to get away than to take someone else with you."

Wan Yankang thought for a while, and agreed with his words: "In that case, let's go to face the saint."

It was a bit difficult to take the trip, but the tolerance of brushing the qualifications is indeed a thank you.

When he arrived in the palace, the gold master looked at him again and again, as if he was very satisfied: "I will make Chenglin your deputy envoy, he is very stable, please ask him if you have anything to do. You must be energetic when you go to Xixia , dress up well, where is your horse? Let them see the demeanor of my envoy from the Kingdom of Jin! You have to pay attention to one more thing - what are the signs in Xixia, and where can we surprise you..."

Well, this one still forgot to fight with Xixia.Sending envoys is like selling fruit. It is also a matter of showing the country's demeanor. If the envoy has literary talents and looks good, that is the best!The gold master babbled, and competed with Xixia again.

Contrary to him, Tu Shanheng's opinion is much more reliable.Wanyan Kang went to the East Palace to bid farewell, the crown prince's instructions were similar to those of Wanyan Honglie, only one more sentence: "You know the situation of the two countries now, if you can make friends with the ruler of the other country, it will be a great achievement Don't do too much other things, safety is the top priority."

This was much wiser than the gold master, Wan Yankang listened carefully, and said: "I remember, I will definitely not look for trouble on my own."

After hearing this, Tu Shanheng felt very sorry, coughed and said, "If the opportunity is just right..."

He and Wanyan Kang looked at each other a little bit unpleasantly, but for the sake of state affairs, they still interjected so much.Wanyan Kang also understood instantly: "Oh."

What are you?Tu Shanheng felt a little itchy.

The crown prince smiled, "Okay, it's the first time I'm on an envoy, so it's important to be prudent. Alas, you've worked hard on this journey. Don't leave the donation, and try to add meals."

Wan Yankang replied: "Huma follows the north wind, and the south branch of the bird's nest."

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After finishing all the instructions, Wanyan Kang went to see Wanyan Chenglin.The two were old acquaintances, and Wanyan Kang also did Wanyan Chenglin a big favor.When the two met, they lost some courtesy, and Wanyan Chenglin only said a few words: "It's time for Kudu to grow up, right? But he's too thin, so he needs to eat better."

Then he told Wanyan Kang about the general situation of Xixia.

This mission will not be easy, especially since Wanyan Chenglin just came back from the front line with some military exploits, and he understands the entanglement between Jin and Xia more clearly.He told Wan Yankang: "It's hard. Not only Li An'an, but also the sage, ahem. In Xixia, he would not stop until he was beaten. The population of Xixia is small, and they often fight, and the production is also small. , but also rely on looting to maintain some supplies."

Well, there are objective economic needs, and this is even more unstoppable.Unless it's not worth it.

From this point of view, the difficulty of this mission is S-level, and it is almost impossible to do well.There is only one way, which is what Tu Shanheng said, to establish a peaceful and pro-money regime within Xixia.This method has a drawback--in Xixia, a sovereign and peaceful emperor has been supported, and the emperor of the Jin Kingdom is an idiot again, and he still has to fight!

The two looked at each other, both feeling a little headache.In the end, Wanyan Chenglin said: "Let's take a step and see. The Xingqing mansion is full of turmoil, so there may not be no chance. As long as we don't fall into the prestige of the Dajin Kingdom, it doesn't mean that this mission is not successful."

Wan Yankang returned home, and said to Bao Xiruo: "Mom, let's bring that horse." Bao Xiruo was surprised: "Why did you have to take it again? It's too eye-catching." Wan Yankang said: "This moment, that moment." Now that it is going to cause trouble, it must be taken for a walk to attract people's attention.

On the day of departure, Wanyan Kang really dressed up, dressed in a brocade robe and gold crown, and rode on the signature light golden horse, flaunting his way out of Beijing.The demeanor of the entire team was all on him alone. As for the three hundred knights behind him, not many people cared about it anymore.

When he came out of Beijing, Wanyan Chenglin made fun of him: "You look like this, I don't know how many girls' dreams you are going to fall into tonight." Wanyan Kang saw that no one was watching around, so he rolled his eyes: "Why don't you Say I’m a jerk.” Wanyan Chenglin laughed loudly: “You and I have passed a race, let me see how your horse’s foot strength is, whether it looks good or not!”

The two of them swung their whips and walked, they didn't run for three or fifty miles, and they stopped in front of a post station. Wanyan Chenglin said: "It must be because you are light that the horse can run fast!" Wanyan Kang laughed loudly: " Will you be lazy too?"

Due to concerns about Mongolia, the two did not take the northern route this time, but traveled southward from Zhongdu for a while, and then turned westward.It enters Xixia through Hebei, Shanxi, and Shaanxi.The very first section of this road was walked by Wanyankang when he went to Shaoshi Mountain last year.At that time, I was so worried, how could I care about other things?This time, I was much more careful. I saw that there were also farmers in the fields, and they looked quite orderly.Compared with Shangjing Road, this team is obviously a group of Jin soldiers, and they don't receive much hostility.

Resting in Yizhou on the way, Wanyan Kang paid great attention to reining in people and horses so as not to disturb the people, but he and Wanyan Chenglin wandered around in low clothes.Relying on the fact that he had a portable listening device, Wanyan Kang listened carefully all the way, fearing that there would be another "little prince who blackmailed property" from happening.Unexpectedly, the order here is actually good.

Go south for a while, then turn to the west, this way is new.At this time, it was time for Wan Yan Chenglin to explain the scenery along the way to him.The farther west you go, you will see not only the different houses and scenery, but also the people's livelihood is somewhat withered.Wanyan Chenglin said: "Go west to fight Xia, and go north to fight Mongolia. The people are exhausted. This place is not very close to the north. If the Song army comes to attack, although it is not the front line, it is necessary to send some manpower. How can we not be in trouble? Shaanxi is the most Suffering, for two or three hundred years, it has been like this since the Song Dynasty and Xixia. Prosperity, the people suffer; death, the people suffer."

Wan Yankang said: "Prosperity is better than death."

Wanyan Chenglin said: "Exactly, it's better to die than to die yourself."

The two of them couldn't be more interested, Wanyan Chenglin, in order to avoid the atmosphere, turned to talk about how to transfer food and grass, and how much it wasted.Wherever soldiers and horses can fight, where can be ambushes.

The two were on a mission to go to Xingqing Mansion to congratulate Li An'an on his birthday, they didn't dare to stop along the way, and walked to Xixia territory in one breath.Wan Yankang couldn't help being surprised: "Why is it so ruined?" In fact, the Jin Kingdom was also the same. When it arrived in Shaanxi, it was already showing signs of ruin.I don't want Xixia's country to be more ruined than the Kingdom of Jin!It's so broken, what do you still fight? !

Wanyan Chenglin was not surprised, and said with some nostalgia: "Here, I came back last time, and I was almost able to take it down. Later, Xia Bing attacked urgently, so I had to retreat temporarily, but a lot of people came back." Yan Kang understood in seconds, isn't this the legendary Dacao Valley?Although it is not called such a name now, the essence of the matter has not changed.Jin Guo and Xixia, if you rob me and I rob you, neither of them is willing to suffer.

This team of people entered the country, how could the other party be inferior?While the two were talking, a young man galloped up and said, "Are you the envoy of the Kingdom of Jin?"

Wanyan Chenglin raised his voice and said, "Exactly, who are you?"

After a question and an answer, the visitor has already received the number and rode to the front.Wan Yankang took a closer look, and saw that he was a young man in his twenties, dressed in the clothes of a Xixia nobleman, with bald hair, two big gold earrings, and a slight moustache.He is not tall and has a very peaceful temperament.Wanyan Kang couldn't help being a little surprised, although this person's appearance is different, this aura is very familiar.There is a faint aura of peace from the prince of Zhongduli.

After a while, several more rode over.The leading person, Wan Yankang, still has some impressions, it is the Xixia clan who lobbied for Li An'an to the powerful in Zhongdu.Wan Yankang greeted him with a smile, but the other party stared at the horse he was riding.Wan Yankang understood what he meant: Isn't this the horse we gave you?You rode here to show our emperor, aren't you looking for trouble?

Wanyankang only pretended not to know, and the four of them exchanged names, only then did they know that this young man was also from the Xixia clan, his name was Deren, and his father was the Qi Wangwei of Xixia. His name was Zunxu, or simply put, Li Zunxu.Wanyan Kang had an inexplicable sense of concern for him, and even Wanyan Chenglin felt the same way.

Li Deren's father was the number one scholar in Xixia, and he himself has very good cultural accomplishment.Wan Yankang chatted with him, from the origin of Jiuquan, to the mountains and rivers in Shaanxi, back to the Tang Dynasty in one breath, and the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and the Dangxiang people, and then to the Buddhist temples in the Tang Dynasty.The entire Xixia nation believed in Buddhism, and Wanyankang copied scriptures in Shaolin Temple for several months, and the two talked about the difference between Kumarajiva's translation of the Heart Sutra and Xuanzang's translation.

It was only because of another dear friend that he only reminded him when he had time: "I'm afraid that the Majesty of the country will not like it."

Wan Yankang said with a smile: "Isn't it a courtesy to show off a gift from someone else? Ah, yes, it was given to me by the Empress Dowager of your country. I wonder where the Empress Dowager is now?"

Empress Dowager Luo, she was put under house arrest by classmate Li Anan...

Li Deren coughed, and interrupted: "My son, let's go to the post house to rest, and we will talk about other matters after we settle down."

Wanyan Kang smiled: "Okay."

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After arriving at the posthouse, Wan Yankang finished changing his clothes, and Li Deren came to see him.But he didn't say anything else, he still rambled about, Wanyan Kang knew that he had something on his mind.This time Wanyan Kang could hold his breath, you come and I go, you say I will take it.It was the same for the next few days.

The territory of Xixia is not big, and it soon arrived at Xingqing Mansion.After entering the Xingqing Mansion, Wanyan Kang was shocked, and signaled Wanyan Chenglin with his eyes.Wanyan Chenglin nodded slightly with a serious face.The dear friend who had been silent for a while asked a little proudly: "Your envoy, how is our city compared to China?"

This is also part of the ambassadorial culture - boasting.

Wan Yankang mocked unceremoniously: "Is all your country's money here?"

Li Deren couldn't bear it, turned his head away and coughed: "Your envoy, this way please."

Wanyan Kang and others were also placed in the embassy. Before leaving, Wanyan Kang also did his homework. He knew that the embassy they were living in was the place where Jin Guo envoys had been received for a long time. Only then did I calmly move in.

After staying here, Li Deren and others went to report to Lord Xia first, and then informed Wan Yankang and others of the specific schedule to go to see Lord Xia.

That night, when Li Deren came, Wanyan Kang said with a smile: "Your Excellency is really enthusiastic." Li Deren said with a wry smile: "Don't pretend, I don't think your envoy is like someone who doesn't know the sufferings of the world." Wanyan Kang touched his face , asked: "You can see it?" Li Deren also touched his face: "Can't you see it? Can't see it? You said that Xingqing Mansion is rich? Isn't your country's money in Zhongdu?"

The two looked at each other, and after a long while, they both smiled wryly.It seems that they are all worrying about the boss's abnormal mind.

Wanyan Kang suddenly said: "Who?" With a wave of his palm, he pushed open a window.This move was learned by chance when he was fighting Mei Chaofeng.It only has a shape, but relying on its deep internal strength, it is still a decent fight.The fan opened with a creak, revealing a girl in red.

Li Deren groaned: "How did you come here?!"