In the Chongzheng Palace, after listening to Ouyang Xiu's speech, Zhao Zhen said: "In this way, it seems that the Khitan is going to be tough to the end?" ”

Ouyang Xiu praised the wat: "Back to Your Majesty, according to the minister's opinion, this is exactly the case." In the battle of Xiongzhou, the Khitan thought that the dynasty had already taken precautions, and it was calculated or not. Although I entered, it was not a crime of war, and I refused to be convinced. ”

Wen Yanbo said: "Defeated again and again, and still think that they are a strong country, how can the Khitans be convinced?" ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "The Khitan army relies on the grassland, as long as it does not hurt its roots, it thinks that its strength is still there." According to Chen's view, at this time, the relationship with the Khitan still stopped. Since we can't talk about it, let's not talk about it for the time being. Ordered Liu Ji in front of him to quickly send the captured Khitans to Beijing to be punished. In addition, he ordered Ma Huaide to know Xiongzhou, and within the territory of Xingwen, the people under his rule were not allowed to pay taxes to the Khitan in the future. All the people south of the Juma River no longer serve the Khitan service. Other places bordering the Khitan are also strict. ”

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen hesitated for a while and did not speak.

Tian said: "Weichen thinks that Xiongzhou won a complete victory in the first battle, and there is no need to force the Khitan too much. is still reasonable to the Khitan, as long as they admit their mistakes and let them go gently. The captured Khitans are of no use to this dynasty, so it is better to let them go. ”

Han Qi said: "If the Khitans insist on not admitting their mistakes, what if they have to put back all the captured people in this dynasty?" ”

Tian Guo shook his head: "No." The negotiations between the two countries were already asking for a sky-high price, and the money was repaid on the ground. This time, the Khitan came with one article and one martial arts, and two envoys. Yelu Yixin was originally a royal family, and his temperament was arrogant, so he must be difficult to speak. Let's wait for two days, let the Khitan people know the attitude of this dynasty, and then talk to Yao Jingxing. In my estimation, Yao Jingxing will not be like this again. ”

Zhao Zhen said: "If the Khitan is willing to succumb, he can put the captured people back, and there is no food in vain." ”

Wen Yanbo nodded: "If you can avoid fighting, it is naturally the best." This time, the Khitan crossed the border to attack, and the whole army was annihilated, which made no sense. If you admit that you are wrong in the Khitan, you don't have to force people too much. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "It's good to ease relations for the time being. However, when the Khitan crossed the border and Xiongzhou fought, there could not be nothing. In order to release the captives back, it was necessary for the Khitan to give up all the two losers, and the people in the territory of the dynasty did not pay taxes to the Khitan and did not serve as a servant. The border state army will guard the border between the two countries from now on, and the people under its rule will no longer be harassed by the Khitans. In addition, the two countries should also discuss again along the border. ”

Tian said: "It's already a big victory, and there is no need to get involved in other things." ”

Du Zhongxiao shook his head: "If you win a big victory ahead, you have to have something." If not, I am afraid that I will lose the morale of the soldiers. ”

Han Qi said: "What Taiwei Du said is true. If you win big, you have to get something. The two losers along the border were originally the court's tolerance of the Khitan. This time, they crossed the border and failed, and they still want to use this matter to force it, so it is better to cancel it. ”

Tian Guo said: "There are two losers in Xiongzhou, and there are many grains and silks a year. Since there is no New Year's currency in the two countries, the Khitan people value it very much. If you insist on not giving it, I am afraid that the Khitans will not bow their heads. For the imperial court, how much grain and silk does Xiongzhou have a year? There is nothing to give to the Khitan. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "The so-called greed is not enough to swallow the elephant, and if you take a step back, the Khitans must want more, how is the end of the game?" If the Khitan really wants grain and silk, they can exchange horses and sheep for horses and sheep in the border yards. ”

After the Song Dynasty took the Hequ Road, there was pasture, and the Khitan horse trade with the Song Dynasty was gradually liberalized. Horses in the Song Dynasty were transported from Hequ Road to Hebei Road, which was a long distance and costly, and they were also willing to buy horses from the Khitan. What's more, the princes and nobles of the Khitan have been accustomed to the silk silk of the Song Dynasty for so many years, and suddenly there is no more, how can they stand it? There is an objective need to maintain border trade.

Tian Guo still wanted to refute, thought about it, shook his head, and didn't say anything more. In this battle of Xiongzhou, the Song Dynasty won cleanly and neatly, and it should be handled well. And with the loss of 10,000 people, the Khitan Nanjing Road is temporarily empty, and it really needs to be softened.

Zhao Zhen pondered again and again, and said: "Can the Khitans accept such a price?" ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "Whether to accept it or not is a matter for the Khitan people, why should this dynasty worry about the Khitan people?" Now it is the Khitan who wants peace, not the current dynasty begging them for peace, of course, there is no need to wronged themselves. Even if this peace is only a recuperation for both sides, a major war is inevitable. ”

Tian said: "I'm afraid that it will be tightened, so the Khitan simply ordered the whole country to gather troops and horses and pour troops south." This dynasty is not ready, and it is not a good thing to be at war now. If there are two or three more years, the whole army has completed its training, and then it is best to fight with the Khitan again. ”

Han Qi said: "Weichen thinks that now whether it is war or peace, the imperial court can deal with it. There is enough money and food, and this alone is not afraid of an all-out war with the Khitan. When the country was founded, Taizu built a sealed pile warehouse, in order to one day, to restore Yanyun. However, the money and grain of the imperial court have been insufficient, and it is not until recent years that the money and grain have been widely collected and truly sufficient, which is the time to deliberately Yanyun. ”

Zhao Zhen nodded: "Taizu's ambition, how dare I forget!" Okay, so I replied to the Khitan. The captives could be put back, but the two losers along the border were canceled, and the people in the Song Dynasty did not pay taxes to the Khitan and did not serve the Khitan. Along the border, it is possible to trade between the two countries according to the previous situation. If the Khitan has objections, these two articles must not be violated! ”

All the ministers said yes together. Zhao Zhen said: "The soldiers who participated in the war this time will be rewarded, and they will be relocated." In addition, the villagers who were affected this time were ordered to be properly compensated in Xiongzhou. After saying some details, the ministers left the Chongzheng Palace.

Wen Yanbo said: "There are still many details in this matter, you should move to the capital hall, and we will discuss it again." ”

When they arrived at the capital hall, everyone sat down, and the soldiers served tea. After asking for tea, Wen Yanbo said: "Yesterday, Ouyang Neihan saw the Khitan envoy, and Yelu Yixin was extremely difficult to speak. According to my estimate, if we go to talk again, I am afraid that it will still be difficult to make sense. If you want things to go well, I'm afraid it will fall on Yao Jingxing. ”

Ouyang Xiu said: "Yelu Yixin is a royal family with a noble status. Yao Jingxing is a Han Chinese, but he is afraid that he will not be able to be the master. ”

Wen Yanbo said: "Therefore, it is actually not easy to make the Khitan envoy admit defeat this time. Nehan could go to them again and explain the meaning of the court. If you force this reason again, you will ignore it and let them live in Dutingyi first. It is the end of the year, and the DPRK and China do not know how many major things they have to be busy. Hang them for a few days, and see how. ”

Fu Bi said: "It's been nearly a year, don't you let them go to the temple to face the saint?" ”

Wen Yanbo lowered his head and thought for a while, and said, "Since the two sides can't talk about going together, how can they go to the palace?" Let them live in the Duting Station and treat each other with courtesy. For negotiations with the Khitan, Ma Huaide of Xiongzhou can be ordered to have official correspondence with the Khitan. ”

Tian said: "There are envoys in the Khitan here, and there should be a division that you should talk to the envoys first." ”

Han Qi said: "What's so difficult about this? It is said that the Khitan envoys have a rebellious temperament and are difficult to negotiate, so it is better to have a company to negotiate. ”

For a moment, no one spoke. Now I'm afraid that the Khitan envoys are here, and if they don't talk to the envoys, how can you negotiate?

Du Zhongxiao said: "That's it, the Khitan envoys, Ouyang Neihan used to explain the meaning of the imperial court clearly, and they thought about it themselves." If they can't make a decision, don't rush them. And by Ma Huaide, negotiate with the Khitan Yousi. In both directions, there is always an opening. ”

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