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When Lin Zhao hurriedly came to the palace, he found that Zhao Ji and the ministers were there, obviously for the letter of state that demarcated the border of Liao. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Why are you just calling yourself? Before he decided whether to intervene or not, he was already passively involved. Could it be that this is the so-called person in the court, and he can't help himself?

"Dongyang, what do you think of the Liao envoy's proposal to redraw the borders of Wei, Ying, and Shuo today?" Zhao Ji seemed to be full of expectations, first waived the number of courtesies, and then immediately asked with a smile.

Belch......

Sure enough, Lin Zhao didn't answer immediately, thought for a while, and muttered: "I don't know if Your Majesty and the princes can have a conclusion?" Such a big event, the minister didn't dare to speak rashly! ”

Humility is necessary! Looking at the current situation, it seems that nothing has been discussed, otherwise what would Baba do when he announced himself to the palace? But the more times like this, the more you need to be cautious in your words and deeds, you can't be arrogant, and you seem to be much more powerful than the prime minister and the Hanlin scholars, right?

Zhao Ji said: "The rich minister thinks that the top priority is to find out the attitude of the Liao State, whether it is just an ordinary robbery, or is it deliberately picking quarrels and provoking troubles and provoking wars?" ”

"That's right, Dongyang, you have been an envoy to Liao, and last year you were on a business trip on Hebei Road, not far from the Song-Liao border, you must know a lot, I don't know what you think?" Fu Bi looked at Lin Zhao, and there were a few more installments in his eyes.

Last year, Yelujun went to the Daimyo's Mansion, although the Great Song Dynasty finally resolutely refused to admit it, but the ministers standing here knew it. Lin Zhao had contact with the crown prince of Liao and had a better understanding of the situation in Liao. It seems reasonable to have a unique opinion.

Lin Zhao thought for a moment and said, "I think that the Liao State has no intention of invading the south!" I think it was taking advantage of the drought in my country. Go on the scamp; Second, it should be a suppression of my Chao Pingyan trend. ”

Before the New Year, there was indeed such a trend in the Great Song Dynasty. Recovering Yanyun and fighting against the Liao State was quite powerful for a while. The students of Taixue are full of enthusiasm and their voices are higher than anyone else's. However, what really worries the Liao State should be that the descendants of the Yang generals are also involved, and it is said that Yang Wenguang is already formulating a military strategy to recover Yanyun.

In such a situation, how could Liao not react?

"I thought. This move is not that the Liao State wants to move troops south, but just to suppress our dynasty, which can be said to be a little ...... Warning meaning! Lin Zhao said: "But this also shows that he is strong and middle-handed, not only will he not move troops, but he is even a little afraid of our dynasty's anti-Liao determination!"

The rebellion between Yelu Chongyuan and Xiao Hujian dealt a great blow to the Liao State, and Yelu Hongji was not a man of great talent, and the focus should be on stabilizing the country in a short period of time. ”

Zhao Ji likes to listen to this kind of thing! Unconsciously. There was a slight hint of joy on his face.

Lu Huiqing, who was behind him, said, "Is Lin Shilang sure?" Although it is said that you can't grow the morale of others to destroy your own prestige, but military affairs can't be child's play, and you still need to be cautious! ”

"Hmph, this is the minister's opinion, and this matter still needs to be subject to the wishes of His Majesty and the princes. Of course, the opinions of the border army and the Hebei Lu Wen Xuanfu envoy are also very important. Lin Zhao was still very modest.

"That's how it should be!" Zhao Ji also agreed. He would definitely not make a decision immediately because of Lin Zhao's family's words.

"So what to do now?" Governor Han Jiang asked softly, the matter has come out, no matter what the final decision is, it is important to deal with it first.

"Why don't you promise Liao first. Negotiate with them and stabilize them! ”

Sima Guang did not object to this. But he added: "However, you can't lose power and humiliate the country, let the Great Song Dynasty suffer, and fight for everything on the basis of reason." ”

"That's nature, it's just a matter of negotiating who is going to be suitable? Ordinary people can't deal with this! Lu Huiqing seemed to say casually, but her eyes involuntarily fell on Lin Zhao, which obviously meant something.

The reason why he mentioned Lin Zhao was that the demarcation of the border was a troublesome matter, and it was argued that the preservation of territorial sovereignty might provoke the Song-Liao dispute. On the contrary, it may lose power and humiliate the country, which is not right in any way, and it is a troublesome errand. Whoever let Lin Shilang argue is unique, has the experience of many envoys to negotiate, and is familiar with Liao, so it is naturally the most suitable.

Sure enough, the eyes of Zhao Ji and the ministers present all fell on Lin Zhao, obviously they all had such thoughts!

Lin Zhao suddenly secretly shouted that it was not good, a big game of chess on Bianjing's side was about to start, how could he have the heart to fight with the Liao people for land? Lu Huiqing, this is uneasy and kind! But how to excuse it? Unless there is a more suitable person.

With his mind racing, Lin Zhao's mind suddenly flashed with inspiration, and he said loudly: "Your Majesty, the minister recommends someone!" ”

Duty? It didn't seem to be such a rhythm, Zhao Ji asked, "Who does Dongyang recommend!" ”

"The manager of Yanzhou Mansion joins the army, Shen Kuo!" Lin Zhao said: "Your Majesty, Shen Kuo is good at the geography of mountains and rivers. When he was in the northwest, Chen Zeng saw that he was drawing a complete map of the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, and he wanted to know the border situation well. Moreover, Shen Kuo is a stable person with clear thinking, and he will definitely be able to take on this responsibility! ”

What if you are good at arguing? To survey the boundary, it is natural to have specialized talents, and the study of mountain and river geography is the king. How can I compare myself with Shen Kuo? Of course, Lin Zhao was not in a hurry to pull Shen Kuo to the top of the cylinder, it is a fact that he drew the "Order Map", and Shen Kuo has expertise in this area. I vaguely remember that in the original history, Shen Kuo did have such an experience, and finally succeeded.

As soon as these words came out, everyone fell into deep thought. Obviously, Shen Kuo's conditions are very suitable, and Zhao Ji is also a little tempted. Only Lu Huiqing was a little unhappy, how could Lin Zhao escape with such an understatement?

It's a pity that when he wanted to say something more just now, Zhao Ji had already nodded and said, "Okay, immediately pass the decree and let Shen Kuo go to Ulzhou to negotiate with the Khitans!" ”

"But if the negotiation fails, what should the Liao people do if there is a change? Although Lin Shilang said it first, we can't take it lightly, it's always good to be prepared. "Fu Bi is old and cautious.

Wang Anshi said: "The border army of Xiongzhou is ready to meet the enemy, and wait for the Liao army. ”

Regarding this matter, Lin Zhao had already considered it before, and he also had countermeasures! But do you want to say it? has already recommended a Shen Kuo to negotiate......

Recommend! Lin Zhao revisited the two words, and suddenly his heart moved, yes! What a great opportunity!

"The defense of the border army is necessary, and in addition to that......" Lin Zhao said: "If the Liao State is too busy to take care of itself and is contained, it will naturally be unable to go south." ”

"Containment? What does Dongyang mean? Zhao Ji was also moved in his heart and hurriedly asked.

"Win over a third country to contain Liao!"

The ministers also seem to have come to their senses, how can they forget this stubble? It's just that the relationship between Song and Xia is tense, and it can't win over Xixia at all?

"Wooing whom?"

"Goryeo!" Lin Zhao said: "Goryeo borders Liaodong, if the Great Song Dynasty can win over Goryeo, the backyard of the Liao State will be unstable." ”

Historically, during the period of Song-Liao confrontation, Goryeo sometimes favored the Liao State and sometimes the Song Dynasty. However, after all, it borders the Liao State and the Song Dynasty only across the sea.

Lin Zhao said: "Although Goryeo has a close relationship with the Liao State, it should be more fearful, right?" I heard that the Liao State interfered in the matter of the establishment of the heir of Goryeo, which made the king of Goryeo quite unhappy, at this time, should we consider pulling Goryeo to the side of the Great Song Dynasty? ”

Everyone was dazzled, and Goryeo had always had a close relationship with the Central Plains Dynasty. It was only because after the rise of the Khitan that it occupied the north, the relationship between Goryeo and the Song Dynasty gradually weakened. So much so that the monarchs and ministers of the Great Song Dynasty somewhat ignored this peninsula country and the meaning of its existence!

"Dongyang's plan is very good, if Goryeo is contained, Liaodong is unstable, and Liao will naturally be powerless to take care of it, let alone dare to be an enemy of the Great Song Dynasty." Zhao Ji applauded, obviously agreeing with this.

Lin Zhao said: "It's not all! Although the external restraint is powerful, Goryeo is weak after all, and the impact is only so great. The so-called internal and external troubles, if they appear together, then the Liao State will also have no time to take care of itself. ”

"Where did the internal troubles of the Liao Kingdom come from?" Han Jiang asked out loud.

"Jurchen and Bohai!" Lin Zhao said: "Today's birthday gift from the Liao State, those Dongzhu and ginseng, as expected, should have been snatched from the Liaodong Jurchens. The Khitan oppressed the Jurchens very much, and after a long time, there will be rebellion. It's just that the Jurchen tribes are loose and weak, and they have not yet developed such a heart of resistance. If it can be catalyzed, it will give Liao a headache. ”

"How?"

"Make friends with Goryeo and open up the trade route from Dengju to Goryeo and then to Changbai Mountain. When the things that the Liao people frantically plundered could be sold for a high price in private, could the Jurchens still be docile and obedient? Lin Zhao smiled in his heart, the economic foundation determines the superstructure, and the changes throughout the ages have happened like this.

"Wonderful!"

Everyone also praised one after another, not a single soldier is moved, and only some commercial means are needed to make the backyard of Liao State catch fire, such a strategy could not be better.

Lin Zhao added: "There are also the Bohai people, who were also independent of the Su Dynasty back then, but later they were destroyed by the Liao State, and secretly encouraged them, can they also be separated from the Khitans?" ”

"Dongyang is really well-informed and intelligent, what a clever plan!" Zhao Ji and the ministers all praised one after another.

Lin Zhao shook his head and said modestly: "Where, it's just that the minister once sent an envoy to Liaodong and had contact with the Jurchens. He was also rescued by a Jurchen tribal leader, and now his child has been adopted in my house. ”

Of course, Lin Zhao would not tell them that in the original history, it was the Jin Kingdom founded by this child that ended the Northern Song Dynasty.

As for the idea of encouraging the Bohai people, it came from the conversation between Han Qi and Yelujun at the beginning. Speaking carefully, it seems that I have to thank Han Xianggong at home, and the smart prince of Liao! (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. For mobile phone users, please go to M. to read. )