Eighty-seven, strength and interests
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Tong Guanfa said ruthlessly, except for Zhou Quan, no one took it seriously.
Zhou Quan is a eunuch who knows a little about this bearded man, he is narrow-minded, and it is a great shame for him to suffer this crime, so he will definitely take revenge.
I think that Zhou Quan's uncle Zhou Tong offended him, and he had to take revenge after nearly ten years, not to mention that this trip to Liaoguo made him even more angry.
Yelu Dashi next to him was even more contemptuous, in his opinion, heroes who rely on cruel words are not really heroes.
His eyes were aimed at Zhou Quan from time to time, only this young envoy of the Song State made his eyes shine, and he had a feeling that the heroes of the world were the only kings and me.
Zhou Quan was a little uncomfortable by him, but fortunately, it didn't take long for the leather room army to come and pass the order: "Your Majesty summons the Song envoy to enter the account to see you!" β
This time there were no twists and turns, they soon saw Yelu Yanxi, in a cumbersome etiquette, Zhou Quan was bored, his eyes slipped around, and then he met the little girl in the corner behind Yelu Yanxi.
At this time, he had already learned that this little girl was the daughter of Yelu Yanxi and the noble concubine Xiao Sese, named Yelu Yu Liyan, and was named the princess of Shu.
She has been named a princess at such a young age, and she is very much loved by Yelu Yanxi, even if her biological mother Xiao Sese is now coldly treated, her position is still strong.
It's just that this little girl is too bold, and she is right behind her father, staring straight at Zhou Quan.
Hearing the envoys of the two countries exchanging replies, the hypocritical and lengthy conversation, Zhou Quan felt that it was not interesting at all, he was naughty, so he made a grimace at Yelu Yu Liyan.
Yelu Yu Liyan was originally staring at him, but suddenly noticed that the expression on his face had changed, and he couldn't help but smile. Looking at Zhou Quan deliberately shaking his head and learning from Zheng Yunzhong's appearance of reading the national book, she couldn't help but smile.
Although the etiquette was lengthy, the big tent was quite quiet, so this smile immediately attracted everyone's attention. Yelu Yu Liyan's face was slightly red, she looked at Zhou Quan hatefully, thinking that all this was caused by Zhou Quan, but she found that Zhou Quan was serious, as if she had never done anything.
Yelu Yu Liyan only felt that the roots of her teeth were itchy, and she grinned threateningly, revealing two small tiger teeth.
Finally, the correspondence between the two sides ended, Zhou Quan breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Yelu Yanxi sitting in the big tent, Yelu Yanxi waved his hand: "Give a banquet!" β
Suddenly a feast was served. Although the Khitan is the country of Hulu, it is more sinicized, and the dishes that come up are mainly grilled, but there are also Han dishes.
It's just that the level of cooking can only be said to be barely in the mouth.
Eating this kind of imperial banquet, and thinking of Zhao Ji's imperial banquet, Zhou Quan was very sympathetic to Yelu Yanxi.
After three rounds of wine, the atmosphere began to be warm, and the ministers of Liao asked questions one after another, but they were all "a certain bachelor has a certain poem", "how to take a certain drug", Zhou Quan was a little bored when he listened, and Zheng Yunzhong finally found an opportunity to give full play to his talents, and he could even recite Su Zhe's latest poems.
Like Zhou Quan, he was also bored by Li Fuli, the envoy of the Western Xia Kingdom.
was kicked by Zhou Quan and poured hot milk wine, he was already resentful in his heart. At this time, the ministers of the Liao State and the Song State talked happily, and he felt panic in addition to resentment.
The strategic condition for the existence of the Xia State is the struggle between the Song and Liao, and it is precisely because of the hostility between the two countries that the Xia State can be left and right. If Song Liao really reconciled, and the two sides were like brothers like an alliance, then the destruction of the Xia Kingdom would be just around the corner.
Gotta mess for them!
Thinking of this, Li Fuli raised his wine glass, got up to celebrate Yelu Yanxi's birthday, and said: "Today's joy is so harmonious, but I don't know how long such a joy can last!" β
He has come to the Liao State many times, Yelu Yanxi is very familiar with him, and he also likes this foreign minister who comes to pay tribute from time to time, so he said in surprise: "Why did Li Qing say this? β
Li Fuli got up and left the banquet and came to the middle of the banquet, he raised his hands, as if swearing to the sky: "The survival of my Xia Kingdom to this day depends on the virtue of our ancestors and the benevolence of the kingdom." It's just that now the Song Kingdom, including the faint monarch, does not think about governing the country and loves the people, and is reckless in military force; The arrogant ministers are outside, and even a few envoys dare to roar and anger in front of His Majesty's tent. In this way, the Song State's invasion of Daliao will happen soon...... If a war breaks out and lives are devastated, this kind of banquet that shares peace is rare. β
When he said this, his voice was painful, and he was indeed full of bitterness.
Xia had spies in Song and Liao, and after learning that Tong Guan was envoy to Liao, Xia felt extremely pressured inside and outside the political hall, which was why Li Fuli made this mission. Originally, the Xia State thought that when Li benefited the Liao State, the envoys of the Song people should return, but because of the delay of the Song people, they saw Yelu Yanxi first.
This gave Li Fufu hope that he might be able to contact the Liao State and exert pressure on the Song State to force it to withdraw from the Qingtang Dynasty, thereby alleviating the strategic disadvantage of the Xia State.
When he said this, Yelu Yanxi couldn't help but look at Xiao Fengxian.
Xiao Fengxian said in a deep voice: "What does the Song envoy have to say? β
Zheng Yunzhong and Tong Guan glanced at each other, naturally Zheng Yunzhong responded with this envoy, he asked for a lot of information, and said a lot, in short, the Great Song Dynasty is the country of benevolence and righteousness, the Song Emperor is the army of benevolence and righteousness, the Song army is the division of benevolence and righteousness, the relationship between Song and Liao has been harmonious for many years, and the friendship between the two countries has a long history.
This bunch of words made Zhou Quan doze off, feeling like some people who were called takeaway departments in later generations, they were all fake nonsense, and they lacked strength at all.
He was bored, his gaze wandered, and then he met Yelu Yu Liyan's gaze again.
Yelu Yu Liyan made an expression, revealing his little tiger teeth, and his lips twitched, as if he was saying something.
Zhou Quan guessed and found that she was actually saying, "Go out with me, I'll take you to play."
Zhou Quan smiled dumbly and shook his head as a matter of course. And Zhou Quan's shaking his head was seen by Li Fuli again.
Originally, Li Fuli hated Tong Guan the most for Song Envoy, but after being kicked by Zhou Quan, now he hates Zhou Quan the most.
Therefore, he got up again, pointed at Zhou Quan, and said sharply: "The Song envoy is full of lies, even this vertical man doesn't believe it, he is shaking his head, you still want to use this to deceive the Great Liao Emperor?" β
So everyone's eyes looked at Zhou Quan, Yelu Yanxi smiled, when he was in the hunting ground, Zhou Quan's suggestion made him excited, but the specific operation of the matter still needs to be discussed by the envoys of the two countries. At this time, Zhou Quan became the focus of attention again, and he also wanted to embarrass this young envoy.
"Zhou Qing, do you also disagree with what your envoy said?" He asked.
So everyone looked at Zhou Quan's gaze even more strangely, in their minds, Zhou Quan should deny it loudly next, and then Li Fuli would inevitably press forward step by step.
"I don't approve of it at all." As soon as Zhou Quan opened his mouth, everyone was surprised.
He even denied the claim that his country was making a mission!
Zhou Quan stood up and walked to Li Fuli's side. Li Fuli is actually quite tall, a head taller than Zhou Quan, but for some reason, in the face of this young Song envoy, he was a little scared in his heart, and unconsciously moved to the side, which was equivalent to giving up the middle position.
"In the eyes of foreign ministers, there are only two things in the relationship between countries, whether it is war or peace, hostility or friendship, strength and interests!"
As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar again, and a Han southern official present couldn't help but shout: "This is a great statement, how can this be the words of benevolence and filial piety of the state of etiquette!" β
Zhou Quan laughed and said: "I am the son of a small official, born in the market, and I have never read many scriptures, so I don't know etiquette." But as far as I know, there is no friendship between big and small countries, without it, it is due to strength, if not, why is Da Liao and Xia thieves and Goryeo not brothers, but there is a difference between priority and subordination? β
As soon as these words came out, the Han southern official was suddenly speechless.
There is only one that is considered a brotherly country by the Liao State, and that is the Great Song Dynasty, as for the Western Xia and Goryeo, they are all subject states of the Liao State, and they have to pay tribute to the Liao State.
"No, my Da Liao governs the country with virtue, so people from afar come to serve, and Xia and Goryeo are willing to pay tribute!" Another Han man spoke up.
Zhou Quan smiled: "The foreign minister doesn't read much, but he also knows that Confucius once said that villains are afraid of power but not virtue, and Da Liao is really pure virtue to govern the country, only afraid that Xia and Goryeo will invade outside, Xi and Jurchen will be shaken inside, and those who harbor evil intentions will riot unscrupulously, and see the wind and make the rudder take advantage of the fire to rob." If this is the case, I will celebrate the Song Dynasty with a crown, because the northern Xinjiang will no longer have to worry about trouble! β
Zhou Quan completely tore apart the benevolence and morality between countries, and pointed out very directly that the Liao State was able to control the right side, relying on strength, and it was by no means benevolence and righteousness.
"Wu Na Xiao'er, although strength is the foundation of a country, it also needs to be accompanied by benevolence and righteousness, but it is not a so-called interest. If everything is good, it will be profitable, and the stability between the two countries will not last long! Another Han official stepped forward, and he bypassed the fundamental question that strength is the fundamental determinant of national relations, and turned to the second interest that Zhou Quan said.
Zhou Quan applauded: "Knowing that strength is the foundation of a country, I have a little more knowledge than the previous two, but unfortunately it is not enough!" I lose New Year's coins in the north every year in the Great Song Dynasty, I don't know if this is profit or righteousness? β
The long-term peace between Song and Liao was, to a certain extent, also bought by the Great Song Dynasty. Although the Great Song Dynasty did not pin the safety of the country on the princess who was friendly like Li Tang, he also bought the peace of the border through the disguised "protection fee" of the New Year's coin.
Zhou Quan was quite unimpressed with this, but it couldn't be better to use it to talk about Liao today. Seeing that the Han southern official still wanted to argue again, Zhou Quan didn't wait for him to speak, and said again: "Or can your official be benevolent and righteous for Your Majesty and exempt my country's New Year's coin?" β
The official immediately shrank his head and retreated, where did he dare to accept this!
All of a sudden, the Han southern officials among the officials of the Liao State were all speechless and depressed, and they really didn't know how to deal with the scoundrel in front of them.
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