Zhao Xing replied: "There is a lion city in the west of Palembang. On the east side is the entire Great Song Dynasty. He took it to Palembang. I can't make any tricks. Sri Lanka is different. Arab businessmen were arrogant in Colombo. When the Lion Rock and the Buddha Tooth Palace were considering relocating the Buddha Tooth. to avoid religious invasions. If he goes to Sri Lanka. It won't be long. That small island has nothing to do with my big song. ”

Wan Qiyong shook his head. Interjected: "My lord returns to the army this time." It was because the Arab merchants of Sri Lanka had signed an agreement with us to divide the market equally. It's only been a few months. The adults brought more soldiers with them. Tear up the agreement. Seems to ......"

Zhao Xing smiled lightly: "The agreement is used to tear up." This is what the Arabs say. ”

Wan Qianyong persuaded again: "My lord will go in person." The head of the Nanyang Affairs Bureau is vacant. Hangzhou is no better than Guangzhou. If the court orders it, it will come down. Appoint a new chief officer. What should I do? ”

Zhao Xing nodded: "This is a problem. But now. I'm afraid that the imperial court won't be able to take care of the affairs of Western Xia for a while. The renovation of the Yellow River took a lot of energy from the imperial court. Plus the Northern Tree Planting Program. Plus ......"

Zhao Xing had better not say a word.

At the suggestion of Cai Jing. The little emperor is full of creativity. He devoted all his energy to designing a garden for himself. On the occasion of the unfinished design of Gendake. Cai Jing's mind is to get himself on his feet. But how easy it is to stand your ground.

History has changed a little here. Originally, the old party was behind the momentum. Purge the New Party. But Han Zhongyan's ** was strongly blocked by Zhao Xing. The old and new party forces are intertwined in the court. Because they are against one another. Therefore, the whole court is not like normal history. will only make promises to the emperor in order to keep his official position. The current court still dares to refute the emperor's decree. And Su Zhe and other old party members are supported by Zhao Xing. It's still strong. Cai Jing is not under the confrontation between the two party forces. Carefully seek a foothold.

It took him longer than normal history to establish himself this time. Zhao Xing estimated. In a year or two. The imperial court had no external enemies. Efforts were mainly focused on planting trees in the north and dredging the Yellow River. And the emperor's energy was on designing the garden. Cai Jing's energy is on intrigue. No one had the heart to provoke his forces.

"I'll go to Guangzhou first. Letter to the Imperial Court. Let's just say that I checked this year's deposit in Guangzhou. Then depart from Guangzhou. It is said that it is to collect overseas taxes. You keep my house safe for me......"

Pause. Zhao Xing remembered something again. Said slowly: "Master Fan Chun is old. I expect to receive bad news from the boss in the next two years. After the death of Master Fan. I don't know what the imperial court thinks about Western Xia. I left a few notes. If the court wants to calm things down. Hand me my recital. Pretend I'm still in the country. Asked the imperial court to send a general to Shaanxi. Make a break with the Tangut people. ”

Shuai Fan puffed up his chest: "I'll go!" ”

Zhao Xing nodded. Wan Qiyong immediately asked: "Who is the successor?" ”

Wan Qianyong, this is to ask Shuai Fan after leaving. Who is in charge of the army of the Hangzhou department. Zhao Xing pondered for a moment. Answer: "Su Guo was a county lieutenant. He was promoted to the rank of commander of the state soldiers. Let him serve as the commander of the state. Hangzhou in the hand. The rest is easy to say. I deliberately ......"

Zhao Xing didn't say the candidate after all. Wan Qian Yong is slightly interested in meeting. He arched his hand. Answer: "The eldest prince has been gracious. It's better to let the eldest prince participate in this year's tribute. ”

Zhao Xing saw Wan Qiyong comprehend what he meant. Nod your head slightly. Lean slightly. Wan Qianyong added in a low voice: "Pu Yi'an told me just now. Under the pressure of Wanyan Aguta. The of the East China Sea really gave in. They were willing to accept the rule of Aguta. This also means: Our trading collar in Suzhou City. In the future, I will face the Jurchen last winter. Agu invaded Goryeo and plundered. Although it did not touch Suzhou City. But we can see it in his move. This thief has a predatory nature. Transactions with people are all paid with knives. I'm afraid ......"

Ten days later. The soldiers and horses are assembled. Zhao Xing sailed south. Ten days after he left. His recitals were passed on to the imperial court. Jiang Zhiqi looked at the concerto. Furious: "Zhao Xing is here." How can you be so domineering. This used a thousand warships. The matter of mobilizing thousands of military horses. Just say it to the court afterwards. What did he think the imperial court was?! ”

Privy Council officials heard Jiang Zhiqi's complaints. Smile wryly together.

No way. Have an army with independent allegiance. Independent logistics system and financial revenue and expenditure system. Independent appointment and dismissal of officials in the jurisdiction. The military, government and finance are all in hand, although Zhao Xing himself firmly denies it. Claiming to be the most loyal official to the imperial court. He is just an ordinary "captain" under the jurisdiction of the imperial court. But everyone knows it. Zhao Xing started as early as Guangzhou. It is already an out-and-out independent festival town.

This is a big deal. It's good to report to the court. It shows that he still has the court in mind. If the court provokes him. Estimate when he's gone. When will I be back. I can't even remember to inform the imperial court.

Jiang Zhiqi roared for a long time. One of the staff members had the courage to suggest: "Make a chance." Inform Your Majesty of this. What about it? ”

Jiang Zhiqi came to his senses. Shaking his head in annoyance: "How can Your Majesty have the heart to care about this idle matter?" That's it. At most, ask what you're going to do. Zhao Liren said in the chapter that it was a reminder to pay the money in Guangzhou. His Majesty will only praise him for his diligence! ”

Staff once again suggested: "The government hall ......"

Jiang Zhiqi shook his head: "Su Zi can't get through there." He will definitely excuse Zhao Liren. Zeng Xiang and Han Xiang didn't want to provoke this person...... That's it. That's it. He was promoted for the Nanyang Affairs Bureau. As long as his army goes south and not north. It's up to him. ”

Jiang Zhiqi meant this: as long as Zhao Xing's army is not coming towards Bianliang. The Privy Council endured it.

February of the first year of Chongning. Guangnan Zhuqian Gang arrived in the capital as scheduled. Hundreds of officials are rewarded. The imperial court had a large sum of money to maintain normal expenses. Su Zhe and other officials who like to do practical things are busy governing the north. The two sides are busy with party disputes. The little emperor had money. Started to build a garden. During this period. The construction of the "Guangzhou Hall" in the capital was completed. The little emperor changed hands and took over the real wax stonemasons who participated in the construction. He began to build "Gendake" for himself.

The whole empire presents a kind of languidness that is too peaceful. In this lazy atmosphere. Zhao Xing led a large army to appear in the waters of the Eastern Seljuk Kingdom.

The season at that time happened to be the dry season. The Song army that suddenly appeared with Thor's weapon. It blew like a raging storm through the ports south of the Seljuks. The cannon of the giant ship of the Song army came up and said nothing. Bombarded and sank all the warships moored at the dock. Then they broke into the port. Looting. Capture a large number of merchant ships. Turn to Sri Lanka.

The once-powerful Zhu Yuan Kingdom trembled under the thunder of the Song army. The Eastern Seljuk State was originally a tribal federation. There was no reaction for a moment. After the southern ports were swept away. Several small tribes in the south were united. An envoy was sent to the Song warship to negotiate.

A petty officer was sent. The title of the translator is "Minister of State Aduri". I don't know which tribe is the prime minister of the small country. Resting in the Great Song. It's quite an assistant to the village chief.

This Aduri has a humble expression. The words were aggressive: "I heard that the adults are from the Song Kingdom. The Song Kingdom in the Far East. There is our earth. We are not disrespectful to the great Great Song. Our merchants are preaching it. It's a country of gentlemen. But adults. We were met with an undeclared war by a group of gentlemen. Our villages were burned to the ground. Our people have been kidnapped. Their property was looted by a group of gentlemen. Even that empty home. Also burned. My lord. Can I know what your anger is burning for? ”

The translator is a member of Pu Yi'an's clan. This guy was born in the Song Kingdom. The translated language is very similar to the official kiln article of the Song Kingdom. The taste of Seljuk is almost indistinguishable.

Zhao Xingman glanced at the officers beside him leisurely. Chen Buqun's face was full of satisfied smiles. The officers fiddled with their catches. The expression on his face is still unfinished. The previous success sparked Song Jun's greed. This greedy ** made the officers of the Guangjie Army and the Xuanyi Army, who had never had the courage to fight bloodily, also eager to try. There was a bloodthirsty gaze in his eyes.

Zhao Xing swept the expression of his own party into his eyes. He continued to reply in that languid tone: "Ah. You ask me about my anger. What is the source of my anger? It's a long way off. For example, we can start with the Tang Dynasty. Nine Turkic surnames in the Tang Dynasty plundered the Central Plains ......"

Aduri cut off Zhao Xing's words: "That's a very distant thing. Tian Kehan (Li Shimin) has punished us. We were 100,000 miles away. Hundreds of years have passed. Still afraid to return to his hometown. I think. Use such a distant grudge as an excuse. It's just ridiculous. ”

Zhao Xing ahhh His face was not red and his heart was not beating, and he said, "Then talk about the present." Our Song merchants were often plundered in the nearby seas. It made me unbearable. Be their protector. I should be here to punish those criminals! ”

Aduri replied with a sneer: "Who is the accuser?" ”

Zhao Xing couldn't come up with the accuser. He gave Chen Buqun a look. Chen Buqun raised his feet and prepared to walk outside. Aduri replied with a sneer, "My lord." Don't bother creating accusers. As far as I know. On this sea. The floating sails belonged to the Arabs. As far as I know. You have made a pact with the Arabs. Song ship cut-off Sri Lanka.

We Seljuks are a people of horseback riding. The sea provides us with countless nutrients and goods. But our boots didn't get caught in the sea. Our merchants were robbed in this sea. You should ask the Arabs. Ask again about the agreement you both reached? ”

Zhao Xing smiled. There was no embarrassment on his face: "That's right." Let's throw away those illusory excuses. I am a believer in free trade. I firmly believe that our ships are entitled to sail directly to Jerusalem. Excellency. I am now declaring my power to the world. And you know that. Sometimes. Claiming power requires the use of fire and iron.

If you need a reason. Then here's the reason. The Seljuks destroyed countless nations. When he attacks others. Why do you need a reason? I don't want to give you a reason today. According to your habits. I come with fire and iron. Assert my power. Isn't that enough? ”

Aduri bowed. He asked calmly, "Can I think so?" The war has begun. ”

Zhao Xing nodded: "You can think so." I can tell you plainly. The previous attack was the first echelon. That's what my vanguard will do. And I brought the second echelon. You can see me here now. This means that my second wave of attacks has begun. ”

Aduri bowed again: "Your Excellency." Can I go back and relay this news to others? ”

Zhao Xing nodded: "Your life is guaranteed." You can cross my line as an envoy without attack. Excellency. Good bye. I believe to see you again. It should be in the ......"

Aduri had just taken his leave. The boat he was in had not yet landed. Zhao Xing had already ordered: "The attack begins!" ”

With this command. The warships moored to the sea let out a deafening cheer together. Many looked up at the battle flag raised by the flagship. While sorting out his battle equipment. He shouted hoarsely.

Aduri was still in the boat. He looked up at the warships of the Song army with a pale face. It was found that the Song warships were retracting the anchor chains in turn. The decks of the first few warships were already crowded with soldiers dressed in red. They did not carry knives. Two short weapons were clutched in his hands. Shouted loudly on the riverbank. It seems that there is a treasure hidden on the riverbank.

Aduri was pale. Dissatisfied asked Song Bingjia who was ferrying: "Aren't we talking about peace?" Why my negotiations are not completed yet. You're ready to attack. I often hear that the Song people are gentlemen. Is this the gentlemanly demeanor I've seen? ”

The tongue man on the ship translated Aduri's words truthfully. The sailors on both sides grinned and paddled the paddle. Look at him and don't speak. The commander on the boat touched his upper lip. Leisurely replied: "My family said it." Negotiation is negotiation. A ceasefire is a ceasefire. We didn't receive the surrender order before. The attack must not be slackened.

Well. I have heard that your national tradition is that there is no need to keep promises to the enemy. So between you guys. There is no agreement. There are no promises either. We reserve the right to attack at any time......"

Without waiting for Aduri to refute. The officer immediately added: "The order to attack has been issued. Now instead of nagging like an abandoned woman. Complaining. It's better to think about something a little more practical, such as the terms of surrender. ”

While talking. The vanguard ships of the Song army have already begun to move. The Song troops on the deck sang in unison. Singing to a tune that Aduri couldn't understand. The singing is sonorous and powerful. Four syllables in one beat. The singing is neat and loud. With the singing of the people on deck. There were also people on the boat who sang. Aduri wanted to ask the lyrics. But when he saw the soldiers on the boat, he looked indignant. It seems that the blood is boiling. He endured and endured. Carefully asked, "Can I ask you to speed up?" I have a mission. The outcome of the negotiations must be communicated to those waiting before the engagement. ”

The officer waved his hand. The soldiers on the boat sang in unison: "** Inside, the Emperor's Land ......"

In song. The officer replied, "As it should be." Our first attack will be in an hour's time. Please inform your people. Either surrender. Or destruction. (To be continued.) If you want to know what will happen next. Please log in. qidiancm。 More chapters. Support the author. Support genuine reading! )