Chapter 784: The Mongol Prince (2)
Zhao Xin didn't even have time to discern the situation, so she was put out of the matter by Hu Lie's words.
Pan Yuyin is also a woman, so naturally she can't stay in the big tent of the Chinese army, so she left with Zhao Xin. Having a familiar friend by her side is also a little comfort for Zhao Xin, who is new to the city.
When Zhao Xin and Pan Yuyin left the Chinese army's tent, the originally peaceful atmosphere in the tent suddenly became weird, and the kind smile that lingered on Hu Lie's face disappeared without a trace at the moment when Zhao Xin turned to leave.
Liu Xunyi gradually realized the change in the attitude of Hu Lie and Wang Dechen, and a cautious look quietly flashed in his eyes.
"You just said your name is Liu Xunyi?"
Suddenly, Wang Dechen, who had been staring at Liu Xunyi intently, slowly spoke and asked with interest: "Are you really from the Great Song Dynasty?"
"Yes. Liu Xunyi didn't know Wang Dechen's thoughts, so he was cautious and tentative, "Why did Marshal Wang say this?"
"If you are Liu Xunyi, then do you know a person named Luo Tianjin?" Wang Dechen ignored Liu Xunyi's confusion and asked himself, "What kind of 'Beixian King' does that person claim to be in your Central Plains...... It's also a little famous. ”
Liu Xunyi's heart sank, his brows furrowed slightly, and he quickly calculated the possible relationship between the two in his heart, and suddenly a flash of inspiration appeared, and a thick sense of horror appeared between his eyebrows.
Seeing that Liu Xunyi's expression changed again and again, Wang Dechen's face was clear, and he seemed to smile: "Did you remember it?"
"I ......"
"The former Luoyang general Wang Xutong is my brother. The smile in Wang Dechen's eyes gradually subsided, and was replaced by a faint cold luster, "Wang Xutong's father and son died tragically in Luoyang City, this matter ...... You should know that, right?"
"This ......"
"Don't tell me anything about the Great Song Dynasty Civil Rebels, Luo Tianjin is just a charlatan, his people are cunning, his heart is insincere, and his words are ...... Even less credible. ”
As for this, Wang Dechen suddenly got up, holding a bowl of fragrant milk wine in his right hand, and approached Liu Xunyi step by step.
Nine-foot-long, he was condescending, looking down at Liu Xunyi, who was full of thoughts, and his tone became more and more tough: "Luo Tianjin is dead, and I am not interested in pursuing the sins of a dead person." But you are different, since you are standing in front of me alive, I can no longer pretend to be confused, no matter what, I should ask for my dead brother, when Luo Tianjin murdered them, you Lord Liu ...... Are you involved?"
Wang Dechen's words pierced his heart, which made Liu Xunyi's mood more and more worried.
Seeing this, Feng Tianba, Li Haitang, and Wu Chan all showed worries, but Ding Qinghong looked gloating.
Commander-in-Chief Wang's words...... I don't understand. Liu Xunyi's thoughts flew and he said perfunctorily, "Back then, I was ordered by the imperial court to sneak into the Xianwang Mansion, and I did stay by Luo Tianjin's side for a while. As for Wang Xutong's affairs, everyone who made trouble in Luoyang City back then knew about it, and if I said that I didn't know anything, I'm afraid that Marshal Wang would never believe it. ”
"So, do you admit that the death of Wang Xutong's father and son is related to you?"
Liu Xunyi was calm and unhurried, and his answer was even more watertight: "I can only say that I have never killed Wang Xutong's father and son, as for the cause of their death, Luo Tianjin has Luo Tianjin's statement, and Marshal Wang has Marshal Wang's inference, as for the next ...... I didn't see it with my own eyes, and I didn't dare to say it. ”
Wang Dechen's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was deeply dissatisfied with Liu Xunyi's cautiousness, and asked: "I heard that you were deeply trusted by Luo Tianjin, would you not know such a big thing?"
"Marshal Wang also claims to be Wang Xutong's brother and Wang Qingshu's uncle, doesn't he also know nothing?" Liu Xunyi returned the favor with his own way, and his words were not to be outdone.
"The more you cover up, the more weak your heart ......"
"As far as I know, Wang Xutong and Wang Qingshu are rampant in Luoyang City, bullying men and women, and the enemies of resentment are not only Xian Wangfu?" Seeing Wang Dechen aggressively forcing each other, but suddenly pretending to be deaf and dumb, Liu Xunyi gradually gained insight into the situation, and the Mongols regarded themselves very highly, and they had always held a condescending and arrogant posture from beginning to end, and clearly did not take the envoys of the Great Song Dynasty in their eyes.
Thinking of this, Liu Xunyi simply put aside his scruples and teased: "We have an old saying in the Central Plains, 'If you do too much injustice, you will kill yourself'. The fate of Wang Xutong's father and son is not accidental, it can even be said that it is ...... Have only oneself to blame. ”
"I don't understand what Lord Liu said......
"Don't misunderstand Commander-in-Chief Wang, if you are a rough person, it is inevitable that your words will be inconsiderate. If there is any offense, Wan Wang, Marshal Haihan!"
In the face of Liu Xunyi's eloquent argument, Wang Dechen seemed to have no intention of continuing to argue, and only looked at Liu Xunyi, who was not shocked, with a secretive gaze, and did not say a word for a long time.
Wang Dechen didn't speak, Hu Lie didn't open his mouth, and others didn't dare to speak out easily.
For a time, the atmosphere in the big tent of the Chinese army was extremely depressing.
"Lord Liu has come from afar, I'...... A bowl of wine for you. ”
After that, Wang Dechen slowly handed the wine bowl in his hand to Liu Xunyi, but before Liu Xunyi stretched out his hand to greet him, he suddenly raised the wine bowl high, and under the stunned gaze of others, Wang Dechen slowly and leisurely flipped his wrist, and a bowl full of milk wine poured down and poured it directly on Liu Xunyi's head.
"Shhh
Only this scene caused an uproar in the audience.
Feeling the coolness that was pouring over his head, Liu Xunyi's pupils shrank suddenly, his hands hovering in the air were slightly clenched, and a cold killing intent gradually escaped.
For a while, the people on both sides of Song and Mongolia all raised their hearts to their throats, staring at each other one by one, and subconsciously reached their hands to their respective blades.
The air froze instantly, the battle intent burned rapidly, and the people present had different minds and were wary of each other, and the big battle seemed to be about to break out.
"...... the"
Feng Tianba couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to come forward, but was unexpectedly blocked by Liu Xunyi with a wave of his arm. Although he didn't say a word, Feng Tianba felt the anger in Liu Xunyi's heart and the killing intent he struggled to restrain through the tense muscles on his arm.
In the anxious gaze, Liu Xunyi waved his hand and wiped it indiscriminately on his face stained with milk wine, so that with a flick of his arm, his five fingers shook, and countless droplets of wine mixed with energy suddenly fell, smashing shocking pits on the ground.
"Thank you Marshal Wang for the wine!" Liu Xunyi suppressed his anger, and his words were like knives, "Come and don't be rude! Since Marshal Wang respects me first, I should also return the respect......
"No need!" Wang Dechen's answer was simple and direct, which surprised everyone, "Today, I can 'respect' you, but you ...... You can't 'respect' me. ”
"Why?"
"The two countries are harmonious, and it is better to say that it is peace, but it is difficult to say it...... It's basically an alliance under the city. In the face of Liu Xunyi's murderous aura, Wang Dechen was calm, without the slightest fear, and said in a non-yin and non-yang manner, "The alliance under the city, how can we talk about equality? I 'respect' you, if you dare not accept it, the Mongolian millions of iron horsemen will sweep the Song Dynasty like the autumn wind sweeping away the leaves." On the contrary, if you wait for the king to be weak and weak, why should I receive your 'respect' wine?"
Wang Dechen was born in the military, and for the rest of his life, his truth was always based on iron hooves and scimitars, and he never understood or disdained those diplomatic rhetoric that played on the spot, so he was unscrupulous and his attitude was even more unruly.
However, Wang Dechen's outspokenness is certainly bitter and harsh, but it is an indisputable fact. A weak country, a declining state, in the face of today's number one power, what dignity can there be?
If the Great Song Dynasty was well equipped and the country was rich and strong, how could Wang Dechen dare to humiliate the envoys of the Great Song Dynasty?
At present, it is the Great Song Dynasty that seeks peace with Mongolia, not Mongolia seeking peace with the Great Song Dynasty. In other words, once this peace relationship breaks down, it may not be harmful to Mongolia, but it will be ...... But it is a catastrophe.
This is also the fundamental reason why Liu Xunyi was obviously humiliated and angry, but he still gritted his teeth and swallowed it in his stomach.
Take into account the overall situation and endure humiliation.
In just eight words, it's easy to say, but how easy is it to actually do it?
There is no need to resent Wang Dechen's troubles, nor to blame Su Lie's indifference, nor to criticize the arrogance and rudeness of the Mongol Great Khan.
To hate, only hate the incompetence of the court. To blame, only blame the decline of the family and country. The difference between strength and weakness, the difference between prosperity and decline, treating each other with courtesy is tolerant and benevolent, and arrogance and rudeness are the true colors. If the status of the two countries is reversed, I am afraid that the scene will not be too far apart.
What's more, Wang Dechen's troublemaking is not unreasonable, it stems from the indissoluble enmity between Wang Xutong and Luo Tianjin.
The commander-in-chief of the dignified Mongolian army, a general who can shock all directions at a young age, and a handsome talent that is rare in a century, if he doesn't even have the courage and temper to speak for his brothers, it is a little strange.
Because of the personal grudge between Luo Tianjin and Wang Xutong, Wang Dechen bluntly slapped Da Song in the face.
acted recklessly and domineeringly, Hu Lie, as the prince, not only did not appear to the court, but watched from the wall. This shows how arrogant Mongolia's posture was, how sufficient its confidence was, how strong its style was, and how confident it was in its combat strength.
On the other hand, Liu Xunyi, who represents the Great Song Dynasty, has the emptiness of his confidence and the weakness of his backers, which makes him appear more and more light-hearted and small and sad in front of the Mongols.
Today, Liu Xunyi can endure it, and if he can't bear it, he has to endure it.
After all, Kulie had solemnly refuted Long Yu's rumors and was heavily punished, which could be regarded as justifying the name of the Mongol Great Khan.
As for Wang Dechen's reluctance, it was due to the old grudges between Luo Tianjin and Wang Xutong, Liu Xunyi could not use personal grievances to seek justice from the Mongolian Great Khan, let alone delay national affairs because of personal grievances.
However, the truth is often more cruel than Liu Xunyi guesses.
In fact, Hu Lie is extremely smart, and Wang Dechen is also wise. The two of them can sit in today's transcendent position, and everything they do and everything they say cannot be done spontaneously and without purpose. Rather, there is a hidden strategy, and there are other intentions.
At this moment, one of them is silent, and the other is showing off their might, not arrogant and arrogant, but a tacit understanding that has already been reached in their hearts.
In other words, it was a good show between Hu Lie and Wang Dechen singing and conspiring on the spot, with two purposes.
First, he was trapped in a strong and frustrated manner, and took the opportunity to kill the sharpness of Liu Xunyi, the envoys of the Great Song Dynasty. Just now, as soon as Liu Xunyi and the others saw Hu Lie, they immediately attacked Long Yu, and even blamed the Mongolian Khan for being rude. blatantly put on a tough posture, and suddenly did not say anything about this matter, but in fact he was extremely dissatisfied in his heart.
Second, knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger, let Liu Xunyi and others understand that although Song and Mongolia negotiated peace in name, in fact, the status of the two countries in this peace and friendship is not equal. Liu Xunyi considered the majesty of the Great Song Dynasty and wanted to put himself in a position equal to the Mongolian prince, but Hu Lie wanted to tell them through Wang Dechen's difficulties that the Song and Mongolia were not equal, and no matter when, where, or what, Mongolia would always be the main and the Great Song would be the subordinate.
In this way, Kulie will also firmly occupy a dominant position in the next negotiations between the two sides.
As the saying goes: ginger is still old and spicy!
Compared with Hu Lie, who ruled the country and leveled the world, and Wang Dechen's deep city government, Liu Xunyi's scheming ...... Still too immature.
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