Chapter 13: Alliance or Affiliation? above
The next day, Emperor Tianbao put on his long-lost dragon robe and received the Beihai delegation from afar in the Zhongtian Palace. On the majestic and majestic Zhongtian Palace, the pianos intersect, the feather clothes fly, the elixir and the jade liquid, the guests and hosts are very happy. In the midst of joy and peace, although Emperor Tianbao did not agree to form an alliance on the spot, he showed great indignation at Chengtian's tearing up of the "Tianyun Peace Treaty", and took the case, filled with righteous indignation. The courtiers of the Great Song Dynasty were quite surprised by this, but they did not expect that their reputation was notorious, and His Majesty the Emperor, who was uneducated and unskilled, would have such a big husband. After being full of wine and food, Emperor Tianbao personally sent the Beihai envoys out of the palace gate, which made Li Chenglong feel that the alliance was very promising.
A few days later, the Beihai Kingdom sent an envoy to the Great Song Dynasty, and the news of the intention to form an alliance reached the Chengtian Empire. After King Hailing heard the news, he hurriedly summoned the emperor's ** division Saharako to discuss countermeasures.
"Strategist, Beihai actually asked the Great Song Dynasty for help, this is not good news for us. Once the Great Song Dynasty really decided to form an alliance with Beihai. Then, our army is bound to deploy enough troops on the north bank of the Yun River to defend against the Song army that may cross north. What's more, the Great Song Dynasty has a full 3 million elite soldiers in Montenegro County, once they cross the East China Sea and enter the Beihai Kingdom, our army will definitely fall into a long war. King Hailing's face was gloomy, and he said with no optimism.
"Your Majesty's words are very true. Saharako said flatly.
King Hailing frowned, pacing back and forth in his study, but he still couldn't think of a good way.
"Strategist, why don't we also send an envoy to the Great Song Dynasty?" asked King Hailing tentatively.
"Your Majesty, this mission is naturally going to be sent. But how exactly are we going to persuade the world-famous Heavenly Treasure Emperor? This is not an easy task. Saharako said.
"Temptation, with the absolute military strength of my Chengtian Empire, it will be subdued?" said King Hailing.
When Saharako heard this, his head immediately shook like a rattle, and he said, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible." Although the Great Song Dynasty has been decayed, it has been peaceful for a long time, the people have no worries about food and clothing, and the rule is quite stable. And although Emperor Tianbao is arrogant and luxurious, greedy for life and afraid of death, he is very happy. His courtiers are also very self-assured, chanting poems all day long, and the wind and snow are snowy. In my opinion, it is better for us to show weakness to them and promise heavy benefits, so as to disrupt the alliance in the North Sea. ”
"Oh, that's great. It's just that what kind of heavy profits do we need?" asked King Hailing happily.
"Your Majesty, we might as well promise the Great Song that as long as the Great Song remains neutral and refuses to aid Beihai. Then, after our army takes Beihai, divide Menglan County in half. In addition, half of China's trade revenue on the Yunhe River would be divided, so that the Great Song would have no reason to refuse, or at least destroy its alliance with Beihai. Saharako suggested.
"Half of the trade revenue? Isn't that a bit too much. If it is all given to the Great Song Dynasty, there will be a problem with our military spending. Also, the imperial soldiers worked hard to conquer the Beihai, but they wanted to give the land they had exchanged for blood to the Great Song Dynasty, which made it a little difficult for the widow to accept. King Hailing said dissatisfiedly, his beard slightly upturned.
"Your Majesty, today's forbearance is all about the success of tomorrow. I propose that the half of the trade income be transferred directly to the Great Song Dynasty by the mission this time, in order to show our sincerity. As for the land of Monland County, it was just a blank check. If our army really destroys Beihai, will we still need to care about the opinions of the Great Song Dynasty at that time? Besides, the little wealth we have paid is only a drop in the bucket for the Great Song Dynasty. On the day of Your Majesty's southern expedition, much more gold and silver treasures than this will be in Your Majesty's pocket. "Saharako paints a picture of a bright future for King Hailing.
"Hahaha! The words of the military advisor won my heart. Well, I immediately chose an envoy to go to the Great Song Dynasty and formed an alliance with the Song. ”
"Your Majesty, the envoy of Weichen to the Great Song Dynasty, I don't know what to do?" Saharako Mao then recommended himself.
"That's right. Everything listens to the military. King Hailing said boldly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Weichen still has one more matter, please ask Your Majesty to decide?"
"Oh, what's the matter with the military advisor?"
"Your Majesty. This trip to the Great Song Dynasty, there is one person who is the key to the success of this trip. This person's name is Guo Kai, he is the chief attendant of Emperor Tianbao, he has taken care of Emperor Tianbao since he was a child, he is a favorite of Emperor Tianbao, and he has won the absolute trust of Emperor Tianbao. If it can be bought, then Wechen's trip will be a success. It's just that ......" Saharako stopped talking, and looked at King Hailing with some embarrassment.
"If the military advisor has something to say, why bother to spit it out?" said King Hailing with some impatience.
"That's right. Guo Kai likes rare treasures the most, and ordinary things are not eye-catching at all. This time, His Majesty may need to take out some of the treasures in the palace treasury and use them for purchase. ”
"The widow thought it was a big deal. Isn't it just some treasures, give them all, as long as he can help this king persuade that Tianbao Emperor. Strategist, give as much as you want for the treasures in the treasure house, and when this king takes the entire Tianyun in the future, everything is outnumbered. Hahaha!" "At the thought of dominating the world, King Hailing began to laugh wildly.
"Your Majesty is wise! Wechen is going to prepare. In addition, there is another person who is also crucial. Speaking of this, Saharako's heart suddenly became weak, and his face was a little flustered.
"Hmm, who else, this money has also been sent, and the land has also been sent, is it still necessary to give it away?" asked King Hailing happily.
"Your Majesty really got it right. Weichen dared to propose that in order to show the enemy's weakness, we might as well send Princess Yuna to the Great Song Dynasty for the purpose of making peace. In this way, Wei Chen's trip is inevitable..."Before Saharako could finish speaking, King Hailing kicked up.
"Bastard, you still want to marry the widow's own sister to the Great Song Dynasty, do you believe that the widow cut off your head in minutes?" said King Hailing angrily.
"Your Majesty is angry, angry. The world knows that Emperor Tianbao is lustful, but ordinary beauties are just playthings for Emperor Tianbao. But the princess is different, she is the second beauty in the Tianyun Continent after the Menglan Fairy Snow White, if Princess Yuna is promised to Emperor Tianbao, Emperor Tianbao will definitely not refuse, and the attempt to form an alliance in Beihai will inevitably fail. Your Majesty, I can't bear to let the child trap the wolf!" Saharako explained tremblingly. "But it was the widow's own sister. If our warriors can't even protect their own women, then what face do they have to live in this world?" said King Hailing with some unwillingness.
"Your Majesty, Weichen said that today's forbearance is all about the success of the coming day. In order to dominate the world, sometimes sacrifices have to be made. Presumably, Her Royal Highness will understand the righteousness. ”
"Yes, Saharaco. The widow promises you, but this thing only needs to succeed, not fail. Otherwise, the Nine Clans!"
"Yes!" Saharako scrambled out of King Hailing's study.