Chapter 519 Planning
Zhao Xing pondered for a while and said, "What else did he say?"
"Return to Your Majesty, Liang Yi buried everything else, but said that he would exchange Lingzhou City and several nearby cities for the return of Queen Liang, and he would meet with Your Majesty for detailed discussion." said the Minister of the Honglu Temple.
"Then bring him to see me!" Zhao Xing said, "I want to see what he is going to say."
"Yes!" said the Minister of the Honglu Temple.
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When Zhao Xing met the Honglu, Liang Yizhong arrived in Bianjing. He wanted to exchange Lingzhou City and several nearby cities for the return of Queen Liang, but some important officials in the court learned about it.
Many people were a little moved when they heard this news.
Although Zhao Xing did not succeed to the throne for a long time, after he succeeded to the throne, those who were a little smarter in the court guessed that Zhao Xing's goal was Xixia.
Civil officials were unwilling to fight. The Song Dynasty valued literature over military affairs. According to previous traditions, war was dominated by literati. If they lost, it would affect their future.
But civil officials were unwilling to give up the suppression of military generals, so they were unwilling to see military generals as the main one.
As for the emperor's command in person, they naturally didn't want to see it.
In the previous Northern Expedition, Zhao Xing not only led the army to the army, but also mainly used military generals.
Although Zhao Xing asked Zeng Gongliang, the Privy Councilor, as a military supervisor, the officials in the court were all well-informed people and naturally knew the real situation.
Even though Zhao Xing has no intention of storing troops against Xixia now, Hehuang has sent troops against Xixia, who knows whether Zhao Xing will send troops at the critical moment?
Once Zhao Xing proposes to send troops, they can use the internal worries of the Song Dynasty to stop it.
But after Zhao Xing ascended the throne, his temperament became stronger and stronger, especially the victory of the Northern Expedition.
Since its founding, the Great Song Dynasty had never won the war against the Liao Kingdom.
Although Taizong took some advantage in the early stage of the Northern Expedition, he suffered a great defeat in the later stage.
Zhenzong was even more humiliating. He won the victory but paid tribute to the Liao Kingdom.
Even if Zhenzong whitewashes this, paying tribute to the Liao Kingdom is called a gift.
But this cannot block the world's long mouth.
The civil officials dare not discuss this, but the people know it in their hearts.
The people don’t understand any great principles, but they still have to pay tribute to the other party after winning. They can’t understand it even if they say the truth.
Well, even Zhao Xing can't understand it.
It is precisely because of this that Zhao Xing won the Northern Expedition. Although he failed to completely drive the Liao Kingdom back to the grassland, he also regained dozens of cities.
In addition, the Liao Kingdom was severely damaged, and the Liao Kingdom was temporarily unable to counterattack.
But in the eyes of the people, these are all manifestations of the prosperity of the Song Dynasty and the powerful official Zhao Xing.
Don't underestimate this.
Why did ancient officials join the group to make the emperor afraid and choose to compromise?
What the emperor really feared was not the officials, but the views of the people in the world.
The emperor's opinion that he doesn't care about the people is good, but this is not practical or absolute.
When the emperor and most officials disagree, the people's views are very important.
Most officials oppose one thing, even if the emperor's choice is right, it is the emperor's fault in the eyes of the people.
Because people follow the crowd.
But because of the great victory in the north, Zhao Xing's prestige in the hearts of the people greatly increased. When his opinions were contrary to those of the officials, the people would lean towards him.
When all officials cannot control public opinion, the emperor is not so afraid of officials.
After all, now is not the time when a family of the past was in power.
At that time, the emperor had to worry that there was no one to be able to leave a family, and now it is not necessary.
If Zhao Xing insisted on sending troops to Xixia and had the support of the people, Zhao Xing would not be able to stop him in the name of regaining lost territory.
If you really want to deal with the Western Xia, whether it is Zhao Xing's personal command or appointing military generals.
Once the Xixia is destroyed, civil officials will lose their suppression of military generals, which is unacceptable to civil officials.
But if Queen Liang exchanged for Lingzhou and several nearby cities, Zhao Xing would have no reason to insist on sending troops.
So after the officials who learned the news thought carefully, some people began to contact the officials everywhere and prepared to write a letter together to ask Zhao Xing to agree to the matter.
Zhao Xing didn't know this, he was burying Liang Yi at this time. "Foreign ministers pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!" Liang Yi said with a tribute.
Zhao Xing waved his hand and said, "I heard that your Liang family has not had a good life in Xixia. I didn't expect you to come to the Song Dynasty at this time."
"It is because it is difficult that the Liang family will spare no expense and want to exchange it for the Empress!" Liang Yimeng said. "I am a little curious. The Dangxiang nobles in Xixia should not want Queen Liang to go back. You come to the Song Dynasty and let those Dangxiang nobles know what the outcome of your Liang family will be?" Zhao Xing smiled.
"This is not a problem for His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty to bother. This time the Liang family is full of sincerity and is beneficial to the Song Dynasty. I wonder if His Majesty the Song Dynasty can agree to the exchange?" Liang Yi said.
"It's true that sincerity!"
Zhao Xing nodded slightly and said with a smile: "But I have a better suggestion. The Liang family surrendered to the Song Dynasty. I not only accept Empress Liang as a concubine, but also granted the Liang family a Duke's position?"
Liang Yi's face froze and said, "The Emperor of the Song Dynasty is joking. What kind of virtue is the Liang family? How can they dare to accept a high position without any inch of merit!"
"How can I say that I have no inch of merit? I am ready to send troops to destroy the Western Xia. As long as the Liang family helps the Song Dynasty, they will have the merit of destroying the country and expanding the territory. Not to mention the Duke, they can even be granted the throne." Zhao Xing smiled.
Liang Yima exclaimed when he heard this, "The Song Dynasty is going to send troops to destroy Xixia?"
Zhao Xing smiled and replied to the question, "The Liang family carefully considers my proposal."
Liang Yima cursed in his heart when he heard this. Although he didn't know whether the Song Dynasty sent troops to destroy the troops, the conditions Zhao Xing said looked very attractive.
But he is not stupid, so what can he do if what Zhao Xing said is true?
Since ancient times, there is one thing that both Han and nomadic people are common, that is, they hate betrayals and like loyal and righteous people.
Why did Cao Cao like Guan Yu and Zhao Yun so much? When Guan Yu not only gave him a title, he also gave him a high-ranking official and generous salary.
Changbanpo cherishes his talents and is reluctant to kill Zhao Yun, which has become Zhao Yun's reputation for entering and leaving.
Is it because they can fight?
Maybe there is a reason, but what is more important is his loyalty and righteousness.
Lu Bu is more skilled in martial arts. After Cao Cao captured Lu Bu alive, he also wanted to subdue him, because Liu Bei said that Lu Bu likes to bear the master, Cao Cao killed Lu Bu without hesitation.
When the world is in chaos, betrayal often appears.
For the sake of buying horse bones for a wealthy fortune, all those who betray can get high positions.
However, when the world is pacified, such people will either not have a good ending or will be idle.
You can betray countless times if you betray once.
If Guan Yu really agreed to surrender to Cao Cao, Cao Cao might be happy, but he might not be able to reuse Guan Yu.
The truths are the same.
Not to mention that Zhao Xing also promised to be king of the Liang family.
The civil and military officials of the Song Dynasty were all able to be king except for the royal family.
Even if Zhao Xing really confers the title of king of the Liang family as promised, the Liang family will inevitably be targeted by the civil and military officials of the Song Dynasty. What good end can it be?
What's more, as long as Empress Liang returns to Xixia and plans to be appointed as the king, it is possible that the Liang family will replace him and become emperor.
Isn’t this better than seeking to join the Song Dynasty? "Your Majesty the Song Dynasty is joking. The Liang family is struggling in Xixia now. I don't know how many people are watching. Even if they agree to surrender to the Song Dynasty, they cannot do it. What's more, the foreign ministers cannot make a decision. They need to report to the father of the foreign minister." "The purpose of the foreign ministers this time is to exchange for the Empress. This matter does not affect the Liang family's surrender to the Song Dynasty. Even if the Liang family agrees, the Queen will not go back, and the Liang family will not be able to do anything." Liang Yi said.
Zhao Xing sneered in his heart when he heard this, Liang Yi was smart.
According to his words, whether the Liang family agreed to surrender to the Song Dynasty or not, it would be beneficial to the Song Dynasty to agree to exchange. The Liang family had to agree to surrender to the Song Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty had to release the Queen Liang back so that the Liang family could have a role.
The Liang family is not at a disadvantage.
As for why he didn't agree immediately, he would exchange the person back first.
This is how clever he is.
Just just as he didn't believe Zhao Xing's promise, Zhao Xing would not easily believe the Liang family's promise.
Maybe Zhao Xing will propose the conditions to keep him as a proton.
In order to exchange for Queen Liang, Liang Guangchuan might really agree.
For the Liang family today, Queen Liang is much more important than him, the eldest son of the Liang family.
Liang Guangchuan is not just his son, but Empress Liang can influence the future of the Liang family. It is clear at a glance who is more important than who is less.
But Liang Yi cried without the idea of sacrificing himself to fulfill the Liang family.
The newest ⊥Xiao⊥Speak⊥Send⊥Six⊥9⊥Book⊥⊥⊥⊥Back⊥⊥⊥⊥! "I have to consider this matter carefully. After all, Empress Liang is my minister dedicated to me. If I agree, it will be disappointing to my ministers." Liang Yimai cursed in his heart when he heard this, but said calmly: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, now within Xixia, the Dangxiang nobles only care about internal struggles. Faced with the attack of Hehuang, they have lost more than a dozen cities. If Xixia is destroyed by Hehuang, it will not be a good thing for the Song Dynasty." Zhao Xing said calmly when he heard this, "I understand, you go back first!" "Foreign ministers retreat!" Liang Yimai bowed.
Watching Liang Yiming leave, Zhao Xing was silent for a while and said, "Talking to the Grand Grand Master, Privy Councilor..."
Before Zhao Xing finished speaking, an eunuch hurriedly walked in. "What's the matter?" Zhao Xing frowned. "Report to Your Majesty, several ministers, Privy Councilor Zeng, the Six Ministers and other ministers asked for their visit!" said the eunuch.
"Hehe!"
Zhao Xing sneered: "It's time to come! Let them come in!"
So many officials came over together, obviously because they already knew the purpose of Liang Yi's burial. "Yes!" the eunuch responded and retreated.
After a while, a group of officials entered one after another. "I'm here to pay homage to Your Majesty!" Everyone bowed and said.
"Flat!" Zhao Xing waved his hand and looked at everyone and said, "You are here to see me together, but what big thing happened?"
Everyone looked at Han Zhang after hearing this, but Han Zhang lowered his head slightly without any intention of speaking.
Since Zhao Xing last time he asked Xianggong Shen to take over his position, he rarely spoke in the court.
This time I came here, I was also surrounded by others.
Seeing that Han Zhang didn't speak, many people looked at Mr. Li again.
Zhao Xing sneered in his heart when he saw this scene.
It is normal for everyone to ask Mr. Han to speak first, after all, Han Zhang is the leader of all officials.
But they looked at Mr. Li, it was different.
Mr. Li is not the highest in several kilometers.
Obviously, this time I asked for a visit was contacted by Mr. Li.
Gong-in-law Li felt Zhao Xing's gaze and cursed the officials who looked at him in his heart.
But he couldn't speak at this time. "Your Majesty!"
Grandpa Li went out and bowed, "I heard that the Western Xia condemnation envoy came and wanted to exchange Lingzhou City and several nearby cities for Queen Liang."
"That's right." Zhao Xing said lightly, "Does Mr. Li have any high opinions?" "I dare not!" Mr. Li said, "Lingzhou City is the gateway to the Western Regions. Since its loss, the Song Dynasty has suffered huge losses. Now it can be taken back without a single soldier. It depends entirely on Your Majesty's reputation." Zhao Xing sneered when he heard this. Although Mr. Li did not say whether to agree, he directly regarded this matter as a certain fact and finally praised him.
If he said he would not agree, it would seem as if he was not wise enough.
"Does Li Aiqing know the current situation in Xixia?" Zhao Xing said lightly. "I know something. Xixia is now retreating under the attack of Hehuang, so I am eager to welcome Queen Liang back." said Mr. Li. "If you are not a person of my race, your heart will be different. Since you know, you should understand how big the situation in Xixia is in the current situation, the Song Dynasty is beneficial." Zhao Xing said.
Golden Li was happy when he heard this and said, "Your Majesty is right, but the destruction of Xixia in Hehuang and the interests of the Great Song Dynasty are not consistent. Xixia is defeated step by step, and only when Queen Liang returns can the morale of the army be stabilized!"
"Your dear words are reasonable. Since that's the case, I agree." Zhao Xing said.
"Uh..."
Grandpa Li was stunned when he heard this.
He advocated agreeing, not only many people in the court wanted to agree.
Secondly, I feel that Zhao Xing doesn't want to agree.
Zhao Xingyu personally fought for the Northern Expedition, achieved great victory and his prestige increased greatly.
He just wanted to use this method to attack Zhao Xing's prestige.
Who thought that Zhao Xing actually agreed.
"Li Aiqing seemed to be very surprised?" Zhao Xing looked at him deeply and felt fun. "Your Majesty is wise!" Grandpa Li came to his senses and bowed quickly.
Zhao Xing glanced at him lightly, looked at the others and said lightly, "If you have nothing else, then go back first. Grand Grand Duke and Shen Gong Zeng Aiqing stay!" "Yes!" Everyone bowed and said, "I will leave!"
After everyone left, Zhao Xing looked at Han Zhang and the others and asked, "What is the resettlement of the people in the Central Plains?"
"Go back to your Majesty, the people have been initially resettled and the basic order has been restored. However, the crops in the Central Plains have been severely destroyed, and there is no food left at home, so they can only rely on the court to provide relief. Only after the autumn harvest next year can the court provide relief." Han Zhang said.
"The food supply is not a problem at the moment, but the food prices are rising sharply." Han Zhang said.
Zhao Xing nodded after hearing this, pondered for a while and asked, "Don't worry about the price of grain. I want to know, if I can raise a 100,000 army and use grain for two months?"
He agreed to exchange, with the purpose of showing the enemy's weakness.
If we do not agree to the exchange, Xixia will definitely worry that the Song Dynasty will send troops to attack while the war between Hehuang and Xixia.
Xixia faced the attack of Hehuang and retreated step by step. Although there was an internal discord, there was another important factor, and the defensive troops at the junction with the Song Dynasty were not used.
Obviously, I have been guarding against the Song Dynasty.
It is in line with the interests of the Song Dynasty when Hehuang and Xixia fight, both sides suffer losses.
With the Western Xia retreating step by step, the Song Dynasty was unwilling to let Queen Liang go back, which only shows that the Song Dynasty was not worried about the current situation.
Or it can be said that Da Song is waiting to intervene at a critical moment, so he is not worried.
(This chapter ends)