Chapter 514 Empress Liang
Zhao Xing waved his hand and looked at Zeng Gongliang and said, "What do Zeng Aiqing thinks about this matter?"
"Hehuang sent troops to Xixia at this time, both unexpected and reasonable."
Zeng Gongliang paused and said, "Now the Liao Dynasty's vitality is severely damaged and cannot interfere. The Song Dynasty needs to settle the displaced people due to rebellion, and it is also powerless to intervene. The civil strife in Xixia is indeed a god-given opportunity for expansion for Hehuang."
"How much do you think Hehuang's chance to destroy Xixia this time?" Zhao Xing asked in silence for a while.
Zeng Gongliang pondered for a while and said, "It is impossible to destroy Xixia. Hehuang's strength is not as strong as Xixia. However, there is still a great chance to seize the next part of the city."
"Although Xixia is in civil turmoil, it will not take Hehuang too seriously. On the contrary, Xixia has its own ulterior motives and is likely to use Hehuang to weaken the strength of others. This gives Hehuang a chance."
"Only when Hehuang captured a lot of territory and made them realize the crisis, they will work together to deal with Hehuang's attack."
"What do you think the Song Dynasty needs to do?" Zhao Xing asked. "Your Majesty can order the troops on the northwest border to act as if they want to send troops and restrain some of the Western Xia troops." Zeng Gongliang said with a smile.
Zhao Xing pondered for a while when he heard this, and said uncertainly, "Your Majesty is to let Hehuang and Xixia both suffer losses?" "Your Majesty is wise." Zeng Gongliang praised and said with a smile: "Hehuang sent troops this time, he should not have thought of destroying Xixia. He wanted to take advantage of the civil strife of Xixia to seize some territory from Xixia. But if the Song Dynasty restrained part of its troops, it would definitely stimulate Hehuang's ambition." Zhao Xing tapped the table and pondered for a moment and said, "Dong Wen is not stupid. If the Song Dynasty intervened, he might not have been trapped. On the contrary, it is likely that he would be alert and dare not move troops to Xixia with all his strength."
The Song Dynasty and Hehuang have not completely broken up, but Dong Wen must know that he had sent Empress Dowager Xiao to the Song Dynasty before, which made the Song Dynasty unhappy.
In this case, Dong Wen will definitely be prepared for the Song Dynasty.
At this time, he sent troops to Xixia because neither the Song Dynasty nor the Liao Kingdom could interfere, and Xixia was in a time of civil strife.
But if the Song Dynasty helped Hehuang to restrain some of the soldiers and horses of the Western Xia, Dong Wen would not only not feel happy, but would instead feel that the Song Dynasty had plans.
"Your Majesty, you're right. But Your Majesty ignores people's hearts."
Zeng Gongliang smiled and said, "Many times, some strategies and plans can be successful, not because the other party doesn't notice it, but because the other party clearly notices it, but because they don't take it seriously."
"Or it is said that the other party feels that he can get greater benefits before being plotted, and then escape unsuccessfully."
"Dong Wen must know that the Song Dynasty led the troops of Xixia for him, and wanted him to fight with the Xixia snipe and clam. But the opportunity to annex Xixia is in front of him, will he be willing to give up?"
Zhao Xing nodded, and he had to say that what Zeng Gongliang said made sense.
Are the calculations recorded in history really clever?
In fact, it is not necessarily true. Schemes often have nothing to do with being clever or not, and they are calculating people's hearts.
Like the counter-espionage strategy used by Jia Xu, he delivered the letter openly, but deliberately painted some of the contents in the letter.
If I had seen this simply, I would mock the other party for writing a letter with so many words.
If you trust each other, you won’t believe it.
But it is very useful for those who are in harmony with their appearance and are more suspicious.
Even if the other party knows it is a trick, he will be hit, otherwise what if it is true?
Zeng Gongliang's plan is not smart either, but there are always some people in the world who are consciously smarter than others.
I know that others are fishing, but I am smart and feel that I can eat the bait. When others collect the hook, I will pull myself out in advance.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xing said, "I will issue an order to the Northwest Guards, and Zeng Aiqing will formulate the rewards from Gu Tingye and his soldiers as soon as possible."
"I obey the order!" Zeng Gongliang bowed.
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"I have seen His Majesty the Emperor of Song!"
Empress Liang bowed and did not receive a response for a long time. When she looked up, she saw Zhao Xing looking at her.
She did not show any unhappiness, but instead smiled charmingly at Zhao Xing. "No wonder Li Liangzuo committed adultery with you and even appointed you as the queen." Zhao Xing smiled.
Empress Liang is now 27 or 28 years old and has a plump figure, like a ripe peach.
But he looked like a girl from Erjiu.
But he looks very charming, his eyes seem to be able to speak, very seductive.
Zhao Xing has many women, but no one can compare with Queen Liang in terms of appearance or figure.
But it is normal to think about it. Even if the Liang family has a certain influence among the Han officials in Xixia, Wu Zang's family controls the power of Xixia.
There is no need to marry the Liang family and let his eldest son marry the Liang family woman.
The only explanation is that Queen Liang is extraordinary in her beauty.
And Li Liangzuo is not stupid either. Aren’t he worried that Empress Liang was a trap set by Wu Zang?
But after seeing Queen Liang's appearance, Zhao Xing could understand.
This is a woman of a disaster.
Although Zhao Xing's words seemed to praise Queen Liang's beauty, they were a bit humiliating.
However, Queen Liang was not unhappy at all. Instead, her smile became brighter and she walked towards the imperial platform.
"Random!"
Sanshui scolded and stepped forward to say something. Zhao Xing waved his hand to stop him, and then looked at Queen Liang's actions with great interest.
Empress Liang stepped on the steps, walked up to the imperial platform, came to Zhao Xing with a gust of fragrant wind, hugged Zhao Xing's neck, and sat in Zhao Xing's arms.
Zhao Xing felt the soft touch that came from her sitting down, and his heart blew, and he was hugging Queen Liang's waist without hesitation.
Thinking about the experience of the concubines and princesses who were abducted by the Jin Kingdom when the Northern Song Dynasty was destroyed, Zhao Xing felt that this was a way to avenge them.
Although it was done by the Jin Kingdom and had nothing to do with the Liao Kingdom and the Western Xia Kingdom, they were all foreign races.
And I am much more tolerant of them than the Jin Dynasty to the concubines and princesses of the Song Dynasty.
Empress Liang reached out to stroke Zhao Xing's face, and her movements were very gentle.
Followed to Zhao Xing's ear, exhaled like orchid, and said in a sweet voice: "Does His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty think I am beautiful?"
Zhao Xing groped upward and said, "It's very beautiful. I have many beauties in my harem, but this is the first time I have seen a beautiful woman like you."
"What are your Majesty waiting for? Now I am Your Majesty, and you can do whatever you want." Queen Liang smiled.
Zhao Xing was not polite when he heard this, and picked up Queen Liang and walked towards the bedroom behind him.
He met Empress Liang, and originally wanted to understand the situation in Xixia.
Although the Song Dynasty collected information about the Western Xia, there was still only a limited understanding.
Queen Liang was very clear about the situation in Xixia and should know the direction of the situation in Xixia after she was abducted.
But I didn't expect that Queen Liang was so proactive, so Zhao Xing naturally would not refuse.
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Half an hour later, Queen Liang lay in Zhao Xing's arms with satisfaction on her face, her eyes narrowed slightly.
For a long time, Queen Liang, who was tortured by Zhao Xing, recovered some strength and turned sideways. "Hiss~"
Sense the pain from all over the body, Queen Liang tapped Zhao Xing's chest, and said with a little sadness: "Your Majesty is too cruel, and you don't know how to be sympathetic."
Zhao Xing heard this and said: "You asked me to exert force just now, and aren't you still savoring it afterwards?"
"Hate."
Empress Liang nudged Zhao Xing and said coquettishly: "Can Your Majesty stop saying such shameful words?"
"I don't feel embarrassed to see you." Zhao Xing said, holding another ball of snow and pinching it hard.
Empress Liang moaned, her eyes were as charming as silk, and she leaned into Zhao Xing's ear and said, "Your Majesty is so powerful that it makes people like you very much. In the future, I will miss Your Majesty when I go back to Xixia."
"Since I can't bear to leave me, then stay in the Song Dynasty. It's just right, I can't bear to leave you either." Zhao Xing smiled.
After hearing this, a hint of panic flashed in Queen Liang's eyes and said with a smile: "I can't bear to leave Your Majesty, either. I want to stay in Bianjing to serve Your Majesty. But it is more beneficial for Your Majesty to return to Xixia than to stay in the Song Dynasty."
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"Oh?"
Zhao Xing pretended to be surprised and said, "Tell me, why is it more beneficial to me when you go back?"
"Why do you have to ask questions clearly?"
Empress Liang smiled and said, "I am not in Xixia, and the Liang family is definitely not a match for the Dangxiang nobles. Although the Dangxiang nobles are not a monolithic and have plots on each other. However, their struggles are relatively restrained. At least in the external world, they are still quite united."
"But if I go back, even if the Liang family is suppressed, I can win over some Han officials and compete with the Dangxiang nobles."
"For the Song Dynasty, the more chaotic the Xixia, the better, right?"
"You are right."
Zhao Xing said lightly: "But I don't think you will be so kind, and I like you so much, and I want to keep you in the Song Dynasty."
"I have always been a woman. Although I also like power, my Majesty's strength makes me unable to live without Your Majesty." Queen Liang said quietly.
"Since that's the case, why do you want to go back to Xixia?"
"If I stay in the Song Dynasty, can Your Majesty give me a title? Although I can't bear to leave Your Majesty, I am a woman after all, and I don't want to secretly get along with Your Majesty. With my identity, Your Majesty will not be able to accept me into the palace, but if I help the Song Dynasty take over Xixia, Your Majesty will accept me into the palace by then, and no one in the court can say anything about civil and military affairs."
"You said the same to Li Liangzuo at the beginning, right?" Zhao Xing sneered. "Does Your Majesty think of me like this? I was forced by Li Liangzuo at the beginning." Queen Liang said pitifully.
Zhao Xing sneered in his heart when he heard this. He didn't know if Queen Liang was forced back then.
But he would never believe that Queen Liang was just sleeping with him once and was devoted to him.
It is possible if it is an ordinary woman, but is Queen Liang an ordinary woman?
Back in Xixia, she was the Empress Dowager of Xixia and controlled the power of Xixia.
The right thing is not only tempting men, but also women.
For men, if they have power, they have money, they have women.
Conversely, women are the same.
Why didn’t Wu Zetian still raise a bunch of dough sticks? She would still be buried with Li Zhi after her death.
Li Zhi was killed by the green, and he could not refuse Wu Zetian and buried him together. How unfair.
Cough cough, it's a bit too far.
When Empress Liang saw that Zhao Xing had directly provoked him, she stopped acting and said, "With Your Majesty's talent, you should know the benefits of my return to the Song Dynasty. What kind of woman does not have? Your Majesty keeps me in the Song Dynasty and can only get one woman. But if you let me go back, you will have the opportunity to annex the Western Xia and expand your territory!"
"What I said before did not deceive Your Majesty. Your Majesty should also know that the Xixia party and Xiang tribes will not let me take control of the power. It is only good for the Song Dynasty, but no harm."
She had confidence in her appearance and wanted to charm Zhao Xing, so she persuaded Zhao Xing to let her go back.
I didn't expect that Zhao Xing had such control and was not charmed by her at all.
Since it is impossible to lure it with sex, then you can only use benefits.
This statement was carefully considered after she was arrested.
It is not considered a deception to Zhao Xing, otherwise even if Zhao Xing was deceived, some of the ministers of the Song Dynasty would be able to see through it.
What she said is indeed the truth. If she had not been kidnapped, she could control the situation in Xixia.
But she was kidnapped by the Song Dynasty, and the Dangxiang tribes in the Western Xia were already forming cliques to fight for power and profit.
When she goes back at this time, these people will not give up the benefits they have already obtained.
Her going back would only make Xixia even more chaotic, and it was indeed good for the Song Dynasty.
"What you said is indeed a bit reasonable, but I am not stupid either. With your identity, you will definitely win over some support from the Dangxiang nobles after you go back. It seems that your return will make Xixia even more chaotic, but it will also speed up the time for Xixia to stabilize." Zhao Xing sneered.
Empress Liang is essentially different from the Liang family. After all, the power of the Liang family is granted by imperial power.
There was not much military power. After the emperor passed away, Empress Liang was abducted again, and the Liang family soon lost power.
But Queen Liang was the queen mother when she returned and was able to hold the imperial power.
Even some Dangxiang nobles who were at a disadvantage in the fight would turn their heads to support her.
Therefore, watching Queen Liang return on the surface can aggravate the chaos in Xixia.
But once Queen Liang received enough support and could completely control the government, the civil strife in Xixia would be calmed. "Your Majesty is right, but what you said is just a possibility. It is also possible that if I go back, it will only make Xixia even more chaotic? Who can say that what has not happened?" Queen Liang said. "You are right, but I bet that you will stabilize Xixia faster after you go back." Zhao Xing smiled.
Empress Liang: "..."
She didn't expect Zhao Xing to say this, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.
Zhao Xing saw Queen Liang's speechless look and laughed in his heart.
Although Li Liangzuo's death was several years earlier than in history.
And in history, after Li Liangzuo's death, Empress Liang and the Liang family controlled the power of Xixia, and were indeed dissatisfied by the Dangxiang nobles.
But Queen Liang had great means and took the initiative to launch a war to attack the Song Dynasty in order to divert internal conflicts.
Doing so seems to be diverting contradictions, but it may not be without taking the opportunity to weaken the strength of the Dangxiang nobles.
However, after the war broke out in the Western Xia Dynasty, the great Song Dynasty, the vitality of the Western Xia people was greatly damaged. Xixia also began to go downhill from then on.
But the method of Empress Liang was able to control the power of Xixia for more than ten years was not simple.
What Zhao Xing bet on is not the impact that Queen Liang would have on Xixia when she went back, but was unwilling to let Queen Liang go back.
Although the Western Xia was prosperous after Li Liangzuo took power, the Dangxiang nobles in Xixia had long been terrible.
After Li Liangzuo took power, the Western Xia was able to flourish because of his re-use of the Han people.
Let the already rotten Dangxiang nobles in Xixia take power, and it will be much easier for the Song Dynasty to launch troops against Xixia in the future.
(This chapter ends)