The murderous turmoil caused by the food in the post house could only be silenced and automatically subsided.

The most profound understanding of the Chinese in later generations is the truth, which has been verified in this era. Protests, denunciations...... It's useless. It only proves that he is weak, weak, and has no strength, and he can only endure being bullied. The more frequent and louder the call, the more humiliating it becomes. The Song Dynasty has never really hardened since the founding of the country, and the reluctance and compromise disguised by the image of Confucianism has become a ruling tradition that is deeply rooted in the bones, and it does not dare to anger the pirate state, so the dead died in vain, and the serious guests entertain the meal, there are no conditions, and the conditions must be created.

Zhong Xiangzhi had expected this to be the result, so he ate and drank leisurely, and rested comfortably.

Deng Zongbi and the others could only endure their anger again.

This time, he directly faced the strong ferocity of the pirates, and there was no way but to swallow his anger, which was too exciting for the conceited and arrogant four generals, and the blow was not light.

Da Song is really not good. Maybe it's really going to be destroyed...... That's what they instinctively experience.

Began to be depressed and hesitant......

But those traitors and thieves who play tricks don't feel ashamed.

They had already seen the determination of the pirates and the certainty of their purpose.

Looks like it's really troublesome. I'm afraid it's not easy to deal with.

As a result, they dare not delay time and play perfunctory.

The pirate coalition is marching down the river. The more it drags on, the more dangerous it will become. If the pirate gets impatient, he will be destroyed......

The thieves became more nervous, and they gathered together more and more urgently, each trying to figure out how to survive the hurdle.

How can you not provoke pirates to turn around and go to war, and you can pay less or even no tribute?

They were conceited and intellectual, especially self-confident and eloquent, and at this time they still had illusions that they wanted to satisfy the vain dignity of pirates and gain respite in the form of bowing their heads and paying annual tribute to the Liao State in the form of an annual tribute to the Liao State....... Still dreaming.

............

The next day, the new emperor Zhao Huan, at the suggestion of his ministers, hurriedly summoned the pirate envoys in panic.

I was obviously scared to death, but my face was calm, and I seemed to have the dignity and confidence of a big country, Zhong Xiang and his entourage went to the capital and lived in the post house, and from beginning to end, there was no high-ranking official and lord with enough power in the Song Dynasty to come forward to greet the banquet or something, and even the important members of the Ministry of Rites who were responsible for their duties did not show up, only a minor official nodded and was busy working.

This is still a deception of the pirate rulers, who are lowly and do not understand the ceremonial procedures that the two countries should receive.

The Ministry of Rites Shangshu was a famous Confucian in this period, and he was born in a noble family, and he was arrogant and arrogant, and he exuded a sense of superiority among talented scholars of his generation.

He said disdainfully to his subordinates in private: "It's just a group of lowly thieves, I'm afraid I don't know a few words, what do they know?" ”

He despised him and treated him rudely, and he didn't know. They (the pirates) don't understand the twists and turns of etiquette. Blowing and blowing, welcoming more people, making the scene lively enough, just like the familiar and favorite welcoming scene of the untouchables, they will surely think that this is the most solemn reception ceremony.

That's the mentality.

The attitude of the Ministry of Rites Shangshu was naturally satisfied, applauded, and praised by his subordinates.

"It's still the boss who knows a lot and is talented, and he can make the pirates suffer a loss with a little tricks, and he should have the upper hand and be decent."

"To govern the country and preside over major affairs between countries, you have to be a virtuous and talented scholar like the boss. The country cannot afford you to grow old. ”

............

Sycophants like that.

The Book of Rites also listened to it very pleasantly and satisfied.

The subordinates didn't know that their boss still had words in his heart that couldn't be declared, so he didn't say to them: "Hmph, pirate, pirate, the old man is such a pillar of the country, you actually turn a blind eye, isn't it rare?" In your eyes, my contemporary Confucian, who is dignified and talented, is actually a villain who is equivalent to a ruffian criminal and a villain. This is really eyeless, how can it be reasonable! Hum! Without a great Confucian like the old man who understands the great etiquette of my Chinese civilization, your pirate country knows how to put on a show, how to establish a country, how to build a country, how to have the grandeur and majesty that an emperor should have, and how to make the subjects awe from the bottom of their hearts...... You have established the country, called the emperor and the queen, set up the prince, worshiped the ancestors, sacrificed the gods, and communicated with the country........ The ceremonies are all untouchable hillbillies, so let's be embarrassed...... Founded a country dominated by Han people, how dare you abandon Confucianism? That would be tantamount to abandoning the foundation of Chinese civilization......."

This old man was holding his breath and harboring great hatred in his heart, and he also had a small plan to take the opportunity to arouse the pirate's attention to him, so he made a ghost in the reception etiquette procedure, taught the pirate envoys in disguise, and vented the uncomfortable evil anger, and also had a lot of expectations......

He waited for the pirate to realize his importance after this incident, and in order to make up for the shortcomings, he would try to invite him to a high position in the pirate country in the future to enjoy the status and respect he deserved......

Maybe he can become the teacher of the pirate prince or even the pirate king himself, and become the noble prince of the pirate country......

In that case, wouldn't it be good for him and his family, ah, hahahaha......

In the various thoughts of the ministers of the Song Dynasty, Zhong Xiang and his entourage went to the gate of the palace under the strict protection of Deng Zongbi and other four generals.

This time, there is a big official to greet him, but he is not a serious official, he is a eunuch, and he is also a famous eunuch traitor at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, called Yang Qiu, who has always won Zhao Ji's favor. Gao Yu, Yang Qiu, Zhao Ji can be regarded as having sex with the ball, and he was stopped by the fans, and he is worthy of being an emperor who loves to play football.

But for Zhong Xiang, a eunuch to pick up, no matter how big the official is, is a tactful insult, which is equivalent to the Song Emperor being casually summoned to meet with other envoys of small Fanbang countries or courtiers of the Song Dynasty who come from other humble requests, rather than the honest and respectful greeting that the weak should have.

To put it bluntly, it is still the self-consciously clever demonstration and face-slapping trick played by these officials in the capital.

Yang Qiu himself naturally understands the Tao of this.

He had a warm smile on his face, a humble posture, and a proper speech, as if he had great respect for the pirate envoys, but there was a sinister contempt and sneer in his triangular eyes.

This is a thing that has lived in the palace for a long time, has been favored and proud by the emperor, and is ignorant and does not know death.

Zhong Xiang had already seen through the dirty thoughts of the Song Dynasty, and also understood that this was another "ingenious" dismount, and also saw that this old eunuch was looking for death without knowing death. But he pretended not to know, the Song rulers deceived the pirate country without cultural background and did not know the etiquette procedures, and wanted to ask for some decent bargains on this, so he satisfied them first, let them first think that they were triumphant, and then ....... when they felt the best about themselves He wouldn't have slashed the old eunuch at this time.

If there is no need to kill people, let these things live, live until life is worse than death, and die again in all kinds of pain, despair and misery.

Pretend to be stupid and be stunned.

Zhong Xiang ignored the hypocrisy and insidious verbosity of the old eunuch, and led his subordinates to stride straight to the gate of the palace.

When the general of the forbidden army in bright armor guarding the palace gate saw the pirate like this, he immediately pressed his sword and shouted majestically: "Stop." ”

Zhong Xiang ignored it and continued to stride forward.

The general's eyes widened, and he shouted again with fierce anger: "The general told you to stop, didn't you hear?" How could the Imperial Palace Interior enter casually? Do you think this is the wild temple palace of your pirate country? Do you know the rules? ”

He pressed the sword, the forbidden army with a horizontal sword and a spear to block the front, and there was a great way to kill people and prevent the forcible break.

Zhong Xiang sneered, and pressed the hilt of the knife on his waist with his hands with the eight of his subordinates, and his feet did not slow down but went faster, facing the forbidden army that was blocked, and went straight up, undoubtedly not caring about the palace at all, the palace was ready to turn his face and start a war at any time, and kill people blatantly.

When the forbidden army keeper saw the pirate's posture, he was still scolding, but he was already timid in his heart. How dare you really clean up the pirate envoys, if you lose a single hair of the envoys, with the arrogance and domineering strength of the pirates, I am afraid that they will not be relenting. How can the imperial court withstand it? He must be the first person to suffer the disaster, and if the pirates don't watch for his life, the court will definitely take the initiative to sacrifice him and hand him over as a scapegoat for the pirates to vent their anger. He was born into a noble family, and he was very clear about the Song royal family and the traditions of the Song Dynasty.

It's just that the scene is embarrassing, and I don't dare to really do it, but I can't just be forced to retreat by the nine pirates.

Seeing that the pirate envoy and his subordinates had already strode in front of him, the knife was half drawn, and in the blink of an eye, it was a fight, the general was so anxious that he broke out in a cold sweat and looked at Yang Qiu in a hurry.

Yang Qiu saw that he was about to turn his face and spoil the dish, so he hurriedly ran over and shouted screaming, regardless of his old age: "Don't be impulsive." Don't be rude. ”

He shook his courage and tugged at the sleeve of Zhong Xiang, who was ignoring him at all, "This general's envoy, please don't misunderstand." It's not good to fight and kill, and hurt anyone. ”

was thrown away by Zhong Xiang with a sneer.

Zhong Xiang and his subordinates pressed their knives and continued to break forward.

Yang Qiu was almost thrown off, but he couldn't care about the embarrassment, and quickly scolded the goalkeeper again: "Bastard, I don't know if this is an unusual guest?" How can you be treated as an ordinary observer? Still not quitting? ”

The general got the steps, breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly retreated with his tail between his legs.

The interception retreated, and Zhong Xiang retracted his knife and slowed down.

When Yang Qiu saw it, his eyes rolled and he hurriedly stepped forward and explained with a flattering smile: "Your envoy, don't misunderstand. It's not that the generals are unreasonable, it's the rules, and they just act according to their duties. Hehe, hehe, what is that" he pointed to Zhong Xiang and the swords worn by his subordinates, "The palace is not anywhere else. Those who entered the palace were not allowed to wear weapons, and envoys were also within the restrictions. Please also understand the difficulties of the subordinates, and leave the knife here. Rest assured, nothing will slip through the cracks. Strict supervision is ensured. After the audience is over, the treasure knife will be returned to Zhao. ”

Zhong Xiang smiled and looked at the old thing slightly, "However, my pirate country also has rules, for soldiers, the sword will not leave the body." Violators, beheaded. ”

Yang Qiu was stunned, and he was about to open his mouth to say something again.

Zhong Xiang sneered again, "And wow, don't deceive me that I am a farmer and ignorant. Did the envoys of the Liao State untie the knife every time they entered the palace? ”

Yang Qiu was stunned for a moment, and his face changed.

Liao envoy?

There were really a few times when I entered the palace and couldn't untie the sword, so I swaggered up to the Golden Palace to see the emperor.

At that time, the Liao State was strong, and the military power was so overwhelming that the Song Emperor almost moved the capital in a hurry and fled. The few times the Liao envoys came, not to mention that the saber went to the palace to be rude to the emperor, I was afraid that if the emperor killed an irrelevant big-mouthed official in front of the emperor, the emperor did not dare to retaliate angrily, and the court did not dare to squeak.......

Yang Qiu choked. Zhong Xiang didn't let him go, and said: "The envoys of Western Xia also have more sabers to go to the palace, right?" “

"It is a tradition for nomadic barbarians to keep their knives on their bodies. Didn't your Song Dynasty also be generous and very understanding and tolerant and allow them to enter the palace like that? ”

Patting his chest, "They can." What is this envoy not to do? ”

The Liao Kingdom was sacked by our pirates. Western Xia was simply eradicated by our pirates. The defeated and the weak can bring a knife, but I, the strongest, cannot?

Yang Qiu is good at speech and has always been like a spring. He can't be eloquent, he can't speak in the vernacular, and he can't please the emperor.

But no matter how much you can speak in the vernacular, this will also be held back, speechless.

The key is that the Song Dynasty was so cowardly, and there were many precedents of losing power, humiliating the country, and humiliating people.

Actions speak louder than words.

How can a mere eunuch argue against a powerful pirate?

What's the use of arguing strongly?

The pirate ignored him, and he could only stare dryly as he wanted.

He doesn't speak. Zhong Xiang sneered: "If you are silent, I will treat you as if you are rejecting Luo?" ”

He solemnly bowed his hand to the southeast, "My king's order to bring a sword cannot be violated. Nor will I be disrespectful to my king. If I disobey the order of the sword, I will die. This is resolutely not allowed to bring knives in. This is a contradiction. Can't fix it. In this case, the envoy can only retreat in disgrace. ”

He flicked his arms and turned to lead the team, "I can't enter with knives." Then I'll go back and ask my king to bring a large army and bring a sword to fight for it. ”

As soon as Yang Qiu and the goalkeeper heard this, the goodbye pirate envoy walked resolutely, and he was afraid that he was not pretending to scare people, and he was so frightened that he almost urinated.

Muddamn, you brought a large army to fight for the qualification to bring a knife into the palace, wouldn't it cost us our lives?

The Song Dynasty was destroyed by your pirate army, the capital was broken, and the palace was occupied, what else is there to say about entering the palace without a knife? The world is yours, you can do whatever you want, and you can do whatever you want. If you think that the Song Palace is too small, it can't compare to the grandeur of the Tang Palace, and you burn it for fun, who can not let it?

Seeing Zhong Xiang striding forward, the meteor walked to the war horse in a blink of an eye, got on the horse and left, Yang Qiu was insidious, cunning, ignorant, and didn't know how to be clever. Pulling out his legs like a filial son chasing after his father who was angry and wanted to leave without his filial piety, he ran over desperately to block it, holding Zhong Xiang's legs and not letting go, so anxious that he cried and shouted in a trembling voice: "Your envoy is angry." Hopefully, stay ......"

If you don't let a knife into the palace, it will naturally become a farce of.

Zhong Xiangpei walked into the palace with a sword, who cares if he is summoned or not, he does not wait for the Song Emperor's decree to meet according to the rules, my business is the most important thing in front of your Song Dynasty, and any other important matters must be put aside first, and no guards really dare to force him to prevent him from entering the palace without permission, he went straight to the main hall, and saw the new Song Emperor Zhao Huan, who was on the throne and pretending to be calm and noble, and saw the many treacherous thieves of all sizes who had been notorious for a long time but had never had the opportunity to see the true face.

Another battle is on.......