Han Zhen concluded: "In the final analysis, just one sentence, a weak country has no diplomacy!" ”

There is no diplomacy for a weak country!

These five words can be said to speak to Ma Kuo's heart.

He sent several envoys to the Liao State and the Jin State, but he let what he said fall wildly, and fought according to reason, but he could not defeat a big victory.

Li Erfeng was able to sign the Weishui Alliance with Jieli Khan, which was also relying on the great victory of Wei Chi Jingde in the Battle of Jingyang, killing more than 1,000 Turkic soldiers and capturing the enemy's generals.

Otherwise, why should Jieli agree to form an alliance and withdraw from the army?

But what about Zhao Song?

Not to mention a big victory, at least with Liao and Jin, and a few tough battles, that's fine.

The key is that he can't even do it, and he will collapse at the first touch, even if Ma Kuo has a thousand words, he can't say it at all.

After talking, Han Zhen began to take the school exam: "What do you think of Jin Guo?" ”

Ma Kuo groaned: "The Jurchens have lived in the land of white mountains and black waters since ancient times, the environment is harsh, the conditions are difficult, they live by fishing and hunting, and they have struggled with heaven and earth since they were young, and competed with the Liao State, so men are brave, good at riding and shooting, and are born warriors. ”

This is the strength of the Jin people, but the disadvantages are also obvious, the harsh environment has led to the sparse population of the Jurchens, even if you count the Bohai people, there are less than 50,000 capable warriors. With his sharpness and natural bravery, he overthrew the Liao State, but Weichen felt that the Jin State would not last long. ”

Han Zhen leaned back slightly and ordered, "Tell me in detail." ”

Ma Kuo said eloquently: "There are two points, one is that the older generation of the Jurchens who resisted Liao is already dying, such as the older generation led by Wanyan Wu begging and Wanyan Xianye, who only care about pleasure and have no enterprising mind at all. This year, I made up my mind to go south at the instigation of the younger generation. Wanyan Zonghan and Zong Wang and other second generations can still carry the banner for the time being, but in another twenty or thirty years, after the second generation is old, the next generation of descendants will be born in the Jin country, and the environment is good, can they still have the bravery and combat power of their ancestors? The foreign minister thought that there would be no more, and the Liao State was a lesson from the past. ”

"The second is that the system is chaotic, the rise of the Jurchens is too short, more than ten years ago it was still a barbarian who drank blood, Aguta vigorously promoted the Liao and Han culture, and the aristocracy was still a primitive tribal discussion, although many Liao people and Han people were used to assist in governing the country, but the Jin people were on guard against them, and regarded the Liao nobles and people as slaves, cattle and horses, and killed them at every turn. As a result, civil strife occurred frequently, and the last time the foreign minister went to the Jin State, he heard about three riots with his own eyes. ”

"Your Majesty may not know that the nobles of the Jin Kingdom practiced a sixth-class system, including first-class Jurchen, second-class Khitan, third-class Xi, fourth-class Bohai, fifth-class Han'er, and sixth-class Nanren. The Han'er tax is four, the Nanren tax is six, the Bohai servant, the Khitan and Xi are the shepherds, the Jurchens do not bear any taxes, each Meng'an Mouke is a strong party, and the remaining five people under his command are all slaves. ”

At the same time, the high-level factions within the Jin State were fiercely contested, and the Xiangguo faction, the prince faction, and the emperor of the Jin State fought openly and secretly. In conclusion, the Jin State seems to be fierce, but in fact it is constantly in internal troubles, and the foreign ministers dare to assert that at most, the national strength of the Jin State will definitely plummet. ”

Hearing this, Han Zhen nodded with satisfaction.

Ma Kuo is indeed talented, and he sees Jin Guo very thoroughly.

In fact, as long as Zhao Song gave some strength, not to mention opening up with the Jin State, as long as he fought a few tough battles when he went south and formed a confrontation, it would not take many years for the Jin State to collapse.

In the original time and space, the Jin State was able to hold out for so many years because it had eaten the dividends of the destruction of the Liao State and the destruction of the Northern Song Dynasty.

Aside from everything else, the wealth of Tokyo City alone accounts for almost half of the entire Zhao and Song Dynasty.

In addition, there is a great deal of land, people, craftsmen, and technology, all of which are more useful than gold, silver, and copper coins.

Seriously speaking, since the difficulty of Jingkang, with the death of Wanyan Zongwang and the seizure of power by Wanyan Zonghan, only Jin Wushu was left to carry the flag in the second generation of the Jin Kingdom, and the two sides changed shape in attack and defense, and Yue Fei even hit Kaifeng Mansion for a time.

In just twenty or thirty years, the combat strength of the Jin army has declined rapidly, which is staggering.

If it weren't for the Southern Group dragging its feet, Zhao Gou would be a waste, and the Northern Expedition would be just around the corner to recover his homeland.

But this is also a helpless thing, the south is a big quagmire, and it is difficult to get into it and then come out.

After the school examination, Han Zhen asked, "I appreciate your talent very much, would you like to become an official in the court?" ”

Ma Kuo hesitated for a moment, and finally bowed down and said, "Your Majesty is very kind, and the minister is grateful!" ”

In today's conversation, he almost wanted to introduce Han Zhen as a confidant, and he treated him so politely, he couldn't help but have the idea of dying as a confidant.

"Good!"

Han Zhen was overjoyed and said with a smile: "I plan to set up a Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and you are the scholar." ”

"The minister should do his best to repay the king's kindness!"

Ma Kuo was so moved that he knelt on the ground and bowed.

A book of books!

That's a lot of trust.

"Aiqing doesn't have to be polite."

Han Zhen raised his hands slightly, so he said: "It's just a new one built by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and there is only Aiqing at present." ”

Sure enough, Ma Kuo groaned: "Your Majesty, when the minister was an official in Zhao and Song, he had several good colleagues, all of whom had been to other countries many times, and they had good character and talents, and they could enter the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as officials. ”

is still the same sentence, people gather by like, and things are divided by groups.

Reusing Ma Kuo, in addition to his own talents, he can also bring in a group of diplomats by the way, isn't the framework of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs built?

The few people recommended by Ma Kuo are indeed extraordinary just by looking at their resumes.

Xu Jing has made many envoys to Goryeo, the most recent of which was the fifth year of Xuanhe.

After returning to China, it took him a year to compile the "Xuanhe Envoy to Goryeo", which clearly introduced the cultural customs, mountains and rivers geography and political pattern of Goryeo.

It's a pity that this book has just been written, and Cai You has vigorously cleaned up the Cai Party, because his father and Cai Jing were kind and demoted, and now they are idle at home.

Fu Moqing, once served as Taizhailang, although the official is small, he has been to Dali, Xixia and other countries many times, and has rich diplomatic experience.

Thinking of this, Han Zhen smiled and said: "Since it is recommended by Aiqing, it must be a virtuous person, just invite them here, I will definitely not treat them badly." ”

Ma Kuo was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "The minister will send a letter and ask them to come to Beijing." ”

Seeing the back of Ma Kuo leaving, Han Zhen was in a good mood.

At this moment, Lao Jiu hurriedly entered the main hall and reported: "Your Majesty, there is a secret report from Yanjing that the seed master and Yao Gu have entered Yizhou, and the corpses of Jin Wushu and others have also been returned to the envoys of the Jin State. ”

Han Zhen instructed: "Pass my word and send someone to send the seed master and Yao Gu to Taiyuan." ”

Lao Jiu was stunned: "Your Majesty didn't see them?" ”

"No need, they are smart people, there is no difference between seeing and not seeing, and by the way, give this letter to the planter."

Han Zhen said, took out a letter and handed it over.

It was the one that the seed master gave him.

Originally, it was planned to be handed over to the rest of the seed family, but since the seed master has returned, it is better to hand it over to him.

"Yes!"

Lao Jiu took the letter and turned to leave.

……

This year's summer harvest ushered in a bumper harvest in many places.

Coupled with the grain purchased from the south, the granaries in various places were gradually filled.

At the same time, the Inspectorate also reported more than a dozen cases of corruption among officials.

For corruption, Han Zhen is not merciless, he should be killed, and his family should be raided.

After dealing with government affairs, it was already in the middle of the moon before I knew it.

Han Zhen stretched his waist, walked out of the vertical arch hall, and walked towards Yanfu Palace.

Liu Chang followed behind and asked, "Where is Your Majesty going to sleep tonight?" ”

Han Zhen thought for a moment and said, "From the Jade Pavilion." ”

From the Jade Pavilion is the residence of the two sisters of the Di family, I haven't eaten Western rice bowl for a long time, and I want to taste it tonight.

Thinking of the two sisters overlapping each other, Han Zhen couldn't help but feel hot in his heart.

From the light of the Jade Pavilion, the sound of conversation can be faintly heard.

No one can understand the Western Regions.

"I've seen Your Majesty!"

Pushing the door and walking into the attic, the Di family sisters' eyes lit up and they happily surrounded them.

Holding the two waists on the left and the right, Han Zhen smiled and asked, "What are you talking about, so happy?" ”

Di Yunu said happily: "Your Majesty, the slave and her sister are pregnant. ”

Well?

Han Zhen was stunned for a moment, and the big hand that was about to move down to his buttocks was also paused.

After coming back to his senses, Han Zhen asked, "Are you pregnant?" ”

"Yes."

Dee smiled and nodded.

Hearing this, Han Zhen couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Boy!

The two sisters were pregnant at the same time, and I don't know whether to say that they are strong in battle or lucky.

The Di sisters were pregnant, and the idea of eating Western rice bowls was naturally shattered.

After talking to the two sisters for a while, Han Zhen was driven away.

"What's wrong with Your Majesty?"

Seeing that Han Zhen didn't stay long before coming out, Liu Chang looked puzzled.

Han Zhen replied: "The Di sisters are pregnant. ”

"Your Majesty is fierce and fierce, and the slave and maid admire."

Liu Chang's face was overjoyed, and he slapped a little sycophant.

Han Zhen waved his hand: "Let's go." ”

Liu Chang asked, "Your Majesty, where are we going now?" ”

"Uh...... Go to Fuyu Pavilion. ”

The Di sisters and An Niang are pregnant, and Yan Niang wants to take care of the child, leaving only Zhao Fujin and Fu Qingyi, but the combat power of these two little girls is too weak, and they always make him unable to go up or down.

All the way to Fuyu Pavilion, Han Zhen followed the secret passage and went straight to Fan Tower.

"Your Majesty?"

Seeing Han Zhen walking out of the study, the maid hurriedly saluted.

Han Zhen asked, "Where is your mother?" ”

"Mom is in the wine cellar, Your Majesty will wait a while, and the slave will go to call Mom."

The maid said and hurried away.

Han Zhen took the opportunity to visit the small courtyard, although he came twice, he didn't take a closer look.

The courtyard is not big, but the environment is exceptionally quiet.

Standing in the courtyard, the five high-rise buildings are brightly lit, and the sound of silk and bamboo mixed with sweet breath wafts in the air.

Between the five buildings, there is a flybridge railing connected to each other, and on the flybridge, people come and go.

It's really a gold hole.

At this moment, Lu Tian's magnetic voice came into his ears: "Why is Your Majesty here tonight?" ”

Turning his head to look, he saw Lu Tian twisting the waist of the water snake, like a beautiful snake walking towards him, his charming cheeks were full of smiles.

For a while, the aroma came to my nose.

Han Zhen chuckled: "I miss you a little, so I came here to take a look." ”

As soon as these words came out, a layer of mist suddenly appeared in Lu Tian's eyes, and his body fell softly into Han Zhen's arms.

As the old bustard of Fan Lou, there are countless people in the Qinglou brought out by his subordinates.

She doesn't know how many times she has heard such love words.

But love words, score who says.

From Han Zhen's words, it was different in an instant.

(End of chapter)