Chapter 397: Changing territory
Princess Qingchang and her hairpin queen were promised to the second son of the Korean prince.
Although she is Zhao Xing's sister, she already had a son when Zhao Xing was born.
And her third son married Gu Tingcan, the legitimate daughter of the Gu family.
Speaking of which, Gu Tingye can be considered his junior.
Because of the age gap and the fact that she was not favored in the past, she felt resentful and returned to the palace very rarely, so Zhao Xing had even fewer interactions with her.
Gu Tingcan came to see him, probably because of Gu Tingwei's affairs.
Two days ago, Zhao Xing asked Sanshui to tell Gu Yankai the news about Gu Tingwei, and Gu Yankai fainted from anger.
Zhao Xing quickly sent an imperial doctor to treat him and finally saved him.
After Gu Yankai woke up, he wrote a letter asking Zhao Xing to severely punish Gu Tingwei.
When Gu Tingcan heard the news, it was normal for him to want to save his brother.
Just doing it by herself is not as useful as asking Princess Qingchang to come forward.
Shaking his head, Zhao Xing ordered people to bring Gu Tingcan in.
After a while, Gu Tingcan walked into the hall and saluted: "I pay homage to your majesty!"
"Pingsheng!"
Zhao Xing waved his hand, looked at Gu Tingcan, and said, "Why did you come to see me?"
"I came here for my younger brother Gu Tingwei. Tingwei was a young man who had no trouble, was bewitched by others, and committed a big crime. Wrong, please forgive me and go around him once!" Gu Tingcan's tone was a bit pleading.
Gu Tingcan likes to recite poems and compose poems, which is different from Mo Lan's.
Mo Lan likes poetry and songs in order to improve her competitiveness, but she thinks she is arrogant.
In order to suit his temperament, he also pretended to have a melancholy temperament.
I have been pretending for a long time, but it has come true, and I feel quite like Sister Lin.
At this time, the tone was pleading, which gave people a feeling of pity.
However, Zhao Xing doesn't like this, and he won't accept her.
Both Yu Yanran and Shulan have weak characters and the same temperament.
But weakness and melancholy are two different things.
"The state has national laws, and families have family rules. Moreover, Gu Tingwei is already married and has children, so why not talk about it? If there is nothing else, just stand down." Zhao Xing waved his hand.
"I beg your majesty to be more lenient. I am willing to work as a cow or a horse to repay your majesty!" Gu Tingcan said hurriedly when Zhao Xu refused.
“That’s enough!”
Zhao Xing said angrily: “Who do you think I am?”
It’s normal for a man to say that being a cow or a horse in return is normal. For a woman who is still married, it is obvious what she means when she says this.
"Your Majesty, I have been married before, and I am still your Majesty's nephew and wife. As long as your Majesty is willing..."
"Stop!"
Zhao Xing shouted: "Someone, take her out!"
“Quickly, take her out!”
Sanshui quickly called a few eunuchs and dragged Gu Tingcan out.
"Bang!"
Zhao Xingyou patted the table in frustration.
Who do these people think he is? Didn't he just marry a Shulan who was married? They really think he is Cao Cao.
The most shameful thing for Zhao Xing was that he felt moved for a moment.
"Your Majesty, calm down!" Sanshui quickly advised.
"Huh..."
Zhao Xing exhaled heavily and said: "I'm fine, please step back."
"Your Majesty!"
At this time, a chamberlain left. He came in and saluted: "Your Majesty, please see me!"
"Pass!"
After hearing this, the chamberlain bowed and left, and after a while Han Zhang came in.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!" Han Zhang saluted.
"No courtesy!"
Zhao Xing waved his hand, asked someone to sit down, and asked: "What's the matter with the Grand Prime Minister?" "Your Majesty, Siluo died of illness in Tubo on the plateau. The third son, Dong Zhen, sent a message asking him to inherit his father's title. At this time, the messenger was already on the way," Han Zhang said.
"Zu Si Luo is dead?"
Zhao Xing frowned when he heard this and said: "I'm afraid we can't save such a plateau."
Zu Si Luo is the largest Tibetan branch on the plateau, and its ability is very strong.
At that time, Tubo was divided into many tribes, and the one under its leadership was not strong.
However, Zusiluo took the initiative to profess his vassalship to the Song Dynasty and was canonized by the Song Dynasty. Even when the Song Dynasty and Xixia were at war, Zusiluo sent troops to help contain some of Xixia's troops from the side.
It was only because of his old age that Xixia had the idea of conquering the plateau, otherwise Xixia would not have dared to have this idea.
It's not that I'm afraid of Xunsiluo, it's just that Xunsiluo is very capable. With him here, if Xixia wants to occupy the plateau, it will definitely suffer a lot of losses.
Although Zhao Xing had long been prepared for Xixia to occupy the plateau, it was a bit too fast now.
Even if the Song Dynasty could occupy Hehuang before Xixia completely occupied the plateau, it would not have time to digest it in a short time.
"Your Majesty." Han Zhang interrupted Zhao Xu's thoughts and looked around.
Zhao Xing understood and asked all the maids and eunuchs serving in the palace to retreat.
"Your Majesty, Dong Fei mingled with the envoys this time and came here in person!" Han Zhang said.
“What?”
Hearing this, Zhao Xing stood up in surprise and said, “Is he going to abandon the plateau directly?”
If so, it would be easier for Xixia to occupy the plateau. .
"I don't think that's the case. He came here this time to ask for help." Han Zhang said.
“Asking for help?”
Zhao Xing sat down with a slight frown on his brows.
At this time, he also calmed down. Dong Xiang was about to inherit his father's title, how could he give up so easily.
Looking at it this way, Han Zhang’s guess is more likely.
But if the Song Dynasty sent troops to help, it would be equivalent to declaring war with Xixia.
At this time, Zhao Xing did not want to break up with Xixia.
But after all, Xi Siluo accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty, and also helped the Song Dynasty in the battle between Song and Xia. Dong Xiang came to ask for help in person. Once he refused, he would definitely be chilled.
Maybe, by then, people will directly join Xixia.
"If he does this, isn't he afraid that Xixia will launch troops at this time?" Zhao Xing frowned.
"The mourning soldiers will win. Xisiluo is very popular, and Xixia does not dare to use troops at this time." Han Zhang said.
“Yes!”
Zhao Xing nodded when he heard this, and after a moment of silence he asked, “Does the Grand Prime Minister think it’s time to send troops?”
“The generals are right. The Song Dynasty was very respectful and even sent troops to help the Song Dynasty. Now that his son has come to ask for help in person, the Song Dynasty cannot ignore it!" Han Zhang said.
“What good advice does the Grand Prime Minister have?”
Zhao Xing asked Han Zhang if he needed to send troops. Han Zhang said he couldn't ignore it, but didn't say he wanted to send troops. He obviously had other considerations.
"What do you think, Your Majesty, of changing the place to another place?" Han Zhang said with a smile.
"Huh?"
Zhao Xing was startled when he heard this, thought carefully for a while, and said: "Does the Grand Prime Minister want you to go to Hehuang?"
The only place Xisiluo can go is Hehuang.
Where the plateau is located, a small part is connected to Hehuang.
Other than that, Zhao Xing could not think of any other possibility.
"Yes!"
Han Zhang smiled and said: "The land of Hehuang does have certain strategic significance, but it cannot be denied that the land of Hehuang is barren. After the Song Dynasty occupied it, It is necessary to move some people there to truly control it, which would be very costly.
There is no need to go through such trouble if Dong Xiang is allowed to control Hehuang.”
Zhao Xing looked thoughtful when he heard this, and he had to say that what Han Zhang said made sense.
Although Goussiluobu is also a Tibetan, he is not worthy of complete trust.
But Dong Zhan had a grudge against Xixia. He took refuge in the Song Dynasty that year because Xixia had its sights on the plateau and had no choice but to protect itself.
(End of this chapter)