Chapter 310 The Supreme Emperor leaves the capital
"But what is the purpose of Yelu Chongyuan doing this? Just to contain the Liao soldiers and horses on the border?" Zhao Xing asked doubtfully.
"I guess Yelu Zhongyuan is about to take action. His move is a conspiracy. The purpose is to prevent the Liao royal family from mobilizing too many troops from the border." Han Zhang said.
Zhao Xing frowned slightly when he heard this. During this period, Yelu Zhongyuan and Yelu Yixin have been attacking those neutral nobles.
Today's Liao Kingdom can be said to have been completely controlled by two parties.
Yelu Chongyuan annexed a lot of territory, surrendered and expanded a lot of troops, and already had 400,000 troops.
On Yelu Yixin's side, although there is support from Empress Dowager Xiao, there is no internal fighting, and the total strength is more than 600,000.
However, there are a lot of troops hoarded on the border, and the actual troops that can be used are not as good as Yelu Chongyuan.
However, it is not that easy for Yelu Chongyuan to quickly destroy Yelu Yixin's side. If it is really urgent, Yelu Yixin can completely mobilize troops from the border.
Now that Yelu Chongyuan has made such a move, Yelu Yixin will not dare to mobilize too many troops from the border unless it is absolutely necessary.
Otherwise, once the Song Dynasty really sends troops and the border troops are insufficient and the Song Dynasty breaks through, the pressure on Yelu Yixin will be great.
The reason why Han Zhang said it was a conspiracy was because the Sixteen States of Yanyun were too tempting to the Song Dynasty.
Even if he told the Liao envoys that the Song Dynasty had no intention of sending troops, Yelu Yixin would not believe it easily.
"What do you think we should do at this time?" Zhao Xing asked.
At this time, the construction of the Great Wall in the north had just started, and the civil strife in Liao could not be calmed down just like that.
Faced with Zhao Xing's inquiry, everyone fell silent.
The reason why Yangmou is called Yangmou is that even if you know it is a trick, it is not easy to deal with it.
Wouldn’t Yelu Yixin suspect that it was Yelu Chongyuan’s plan?
But even if he knew, he had to guard against it.
Because he could not bear the consequences of the Song Dynasty sending troops.
The Song Dynasty knew clearly that Yelu Chongyuan was plotting against him, but he couldn't make Yelu Yixin put down his guard.
Seeing that no one was speaking, Zhao Xing looked at Yang Jin, the envoy of the Privy Council, and said, "Yang Aiqing is the envoy of the Privy Council. How do you think we should deal with this matter?"
Yang Jin felt bitter after hearing this. , gritted his teeth and said: "I think it is difficult to control the situation in the Liao Kingdom towards the Song Dynasty, and it is too passive. It is better to turn passivity into initiative, and take advantage of Yelu Zhongyuan to take action, and send troops to recapture the Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures, even if they cannot recapture them all. It would be good to recapture part of it. By using these cities as a barrier, no matter who wins, they will not be able to interfere with the construction of the Great Wall in the Song Dynasty."
"Have Yang Aiqing ever thought about how these cities would be used after the Great Wall is built? What should we do?" Zhao Xing asked.
He did not expect that the dignified Privy Councilor, the person in charge of the mobilization of soldiers and horses in the world, would actually come up with such a stupid suggestion.
The suggestions Yang Jin mentioned seemed feasible, but in fact they were nonsense.
Given the current situation in the Liao Kingdom, the Song Dynasty could indeed take the opportunity to recapture part of the city.
But the purpose of building the Great Wall in the Song Dynasty was to defend the Liao Kingdom. If they really occupied it, would they move the position of the Great Wall forward, or abandon it after the Great Wall was built?
The former is definitely not feasible, and the latter is even less feasible.
Emperor Taizu always wanted to regain the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun. For this reason, he even established a sealing warehouse in order to spend money to redeem the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun.
Emperor Taizong even went on a personal expedition to recapture the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun.
It would be fine if he didn’t send troops, but he sent troops to occupy it, and then abandoned it in the end. How would the people of the world regard him as an official?
"These are just my humble opinions. I was in a hurry and did not think carefully. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." Yang Jin bowed.
“Stand back.”
Zhao Xing waved his hand, looked at the others, and said, “Do you have any countermeasures?”
He had already made up his mind that Yang Jin would be replaced in the future.
Although it is difficult to change the pattern of civilian leadership and military affairs at this time, it is still possible to replace the Privy Council envoy with an honest and obedient person.
"Your Majesty, I have an idea." Han Zhang said.
"What can the Grand Master do?" "Sui coins!"
"Sui coins?"
Zhao Xing frowned slightly when he heard this, thought for a while, and said with some uncertainty: "Does the Grand Prime Minister mean to force the Liao Kingdom to agree to cancel the Sui coins by not sending troops?"
"Not bad!" Han Zhang said: "Even if you tell the Liao State that the Song Dynasty has no intention to send troops at this time, the Liao State will not believe it. If you use not sending troops as a threat to force the Liao State to cancel the annual currency, the Liao State will definitely agree. "Han Zhang said.
Hearing this, Zhao Xing pondered for a moment and said, "This matter will be left to the Prime Minister."
He felt that even if the Song Dynasty used this as a threat, Yelu Yixin might not be completely Letting down his guard can make him relax somewhat.
This condition was the only one that the Liao Kingdom could agree to, but Yelu Chongyuan could not provide.
Because Yelu Chongyuan did not control the Jade Seal of Liao.
Cancellation of the Sui coins is not something that can be said and done, there must be a formal document stamped with a jade seal.
Zhao Xing has no plans to break up with the Liao Kingdom at this time. Although the annual coins are not much, it would be better not to give them.
"Yes!" Han Zhang responded.
"Retreat from the court."
After Zhao Xing finished speaking, he left the hall amidst the greetings of everyone, stood up and left the hall.
Due to the delay in discussing the affairs of the Liao Kingdom, it was already noon after the small court meeting.
Zhao Xing originally wanted to have lunch with Zhang Guifen, but his father sent someone to invite him to Xingming Palace for dinner.
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"Father is going to stay in Luoyang temporarily?" Zhao Xing asked in surprise.
He originally thought that his father was looking for him because of the affairs of the Liao Kingdom, but he did not expect that his father actually told him that he was going to Luoyang to stay and play temporarily.
"I have been living in the deep palace for so many years, and have never even left Bianjing City. Now that I have some free time, it is time to go out and see the vast country of the Song Dynasty." The Supreme Emperor said with a smile.
Hearing this, Zhao Xing was worried and said: "Father, what about your body?"
"It's okay, the imperial doctor said, my body is much better, and Luoyang is not far away from Bianjing. It won't be a problem," the official said.
"In this case, my father should bring more forbidden troops with him. Safety is important." Zhao Xing said.
"Well, I plan to let Wei Guogong lead troops to escort him." The official said.
Zhao Xing was startled when he heard this, and seemed to understand his father's intention.
Wei Guogong is the commander of the capital in front of the palace. Once he leaves, Zhao Xing's people can truly control the imperial army in the palace.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xing felt warm in his heart and asked, "When does your father plan to leave?"
"It's not hot yet. I'm going to leave in the next few days and come back when the weather cools down in autumn." The Emperor said.
"The sons and ministers are unfilial and cannot accompany them to serve. It is better for the queen to serve the father, the queen, and the queen on behalf of the sons and ministers." Zhao Xing said.
"No need." The official shook his head and said: "You have just ascended the throne, and the queen also needs to sit in the harem. I am going to let Funing and her consort accompany you."
"I have the imperial sister accompanying me to serve you. "My son is relieved," Zhao Xing said.
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When the Supreme Emperor was in power, he was hesitant in doing things, but now that he is in the Zen position, he is doing things vigorously and resolutely.
Three days later, he took Empress Dowager Cao and several concubines, accompanied by Princess Funing, to Luoyang.
Cao An led 10,000 troops to escort him.
Zhao Xing personally led all the officials out of the city to see him off.
(End of this chapter)