Traveling through the divine eagle: the first sword of Quanzhen

Chapter 681 Zhao Ke's Plan

The reason for curling one's lips is very simple, that is, the current territory of "Datang" is still too small.

The current Tang Dynasty only occupies most of Bashu, Guanzhong and Central Plains.

Moreover, the Central Plains only occupied Wanluo, east of Kaifeng.

The remaining Runan, Qilu, Xuzhou, and Bingzhou, the land of Longxing of the old Li family in the Tang Dynasty, and the focus of "Jizhou" and "Yunzhou" that the Central Plains Dynasty and nomads have been competing for for a hundred years.There is also Liangzhou in the northwest, which is still in the hands of the Mongols.

The Southern Song regime in the south still occupies half of the world.Compared with these two, I am still "small".

Zhao Ke pointed to the map and said: "Now our Great Tang occupies two-thirds of the world. In the old land of the Great Song Dynasty, only Qilu, north of the Jianghuai River, and the land of Ji, Bing, and Yun are left. Now we It can be described as 'the hearts of all people'."

While Zhao Ke was still talking, Li Qingwei interrupted: "When did we account for two-thirds? Now there are Da Song and Dali in the south, Tubo tribes in the west, and both in the east and north. Mongols. Moreover, a 'Golden Kingdom' has risen outside the pass. How come two-thirds?"

Zhao Ke pointed to the Southern Song Dynasty and Dali and said, "Now the Great Song Dynasty and Dali are our territory."

Li Qingwei looked at her and asked: "So, my empress wants to hand over the country and give all of the ancestor's inheritance to the foreign surname."

Zhao Ke chuckled and said, "Since ancient times, dynasties have changed, and only those who are virtuous cannot live there. Now my father has no way, and the Great Song Dynasty is exhausted. Even if it is not annexed by you, it will be annexed by the Mongols in the future, or It was overthrown by other peasant rebels. Instead of this, it is better to give it to my husband."

"After all, I am not only the princess of the Song Dynasty, but also the queen of the Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, there is an 'eldest son' inheritance system of 'there is a direct line but no direct line'. I am the queen and my son will be the prince in the future. Then He is the Son of Heaven of the Tang Dynasty."

"Half of the blood of the Song royal family is in his veins. The emperor of the Song Dynasty is his grandfather. What's wrong with handing over the grandfather's country to his grandson to manage? Besides, you and I are both Han Chinese."

"And my current state in the Song Dynasty was also taken from your Li family. Now it's just returning. From the Song Dynasty to my father, there have been sixteen emperors. It can be regarded as exhausted. There is no dissatisfaction It's gone."

"Even if it's for the people of the world, I will do it. After all, the new law of our Tang Dynasty has indeed brought a lot of benefits to the people. It is much better than the various "exorbitant taxes" of the Song Dynasty. .”

Li Qingwei asked at this time: "Then what is the queen's plan?"

Zhao Ke said: "The Great Song Dynasty is no better than Dali. During the time we were living in Lin'an, Sister Duan sent Miss Yunxian back to Dali, and had already discussed with the current ruler of Dali. As long as Datang is willing, Dali can go to Emperor Hao and surrender at any time."

"Furthermore, Miss Yunxian's father has already discussed with the elders of Duan's family in Tianlong Temple. Everyone has no objection to surrendering to Datang. The conditions are the same as before. The position of King Dali belongs to sister Siying's son. That is to say, your 'eldest son' Xuan Tong will be in charge. After that, it will be to preserve the Duan clan's wealth."

"Even now, Dali Kingdom can submit a surrender form to the Tang Dynasty and surrender to the Tang Dynasty. But for the Song Dynasty, it takes some effort. Because my Song Dynasty is different from Dali. Basically, the Duan family in Dali Kingdom has no actual power, but is ruled by The Gao Clan has exclusive power. As long as the Gao Clan is settled, the Dali Kingdom can surrender."

"But my Song Dynasty ruled the world with the scholar-bureaucrats, so it needs to be a little troublesome. After we settle down in the north, I will go back to the Song Dynasty and imprison my father. After that, you will be in the country as Zhao Pan." Great Song ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, then I will appease the other clans, and then you will deal with those clans."

"At that time, we will have a Hongmen banquet to get rid of all those who do not obey us. Then, as Zhao Pan, you will submit a letter of surrender to the Tang Dynasty, and go to the emperor to become the king of the Song Dynasty. After that, let the prime minister accept the land of the Song Dynasty That's it."

Li Qingwei looked at Zhao Ke in surprise and said, "Ah Ke."

Zhao Ke turned around and said, "What's wrong?"

Li Qingwei held Zhao Ke's face and said: "I really don't know who you are in the past and present life? You have the ruthlessness of the Empress Dowager Lu, the shrewdness of Wu Zetian, and the ambition of the Empress Dowager Xiao. I'm a little afraid of you now." .This world should be handed over to you.”

Zhao Ke said with a sweet smile: "The emperor's words are serious, the concubine is just the emperor's virtuous helper." Then she leaned on Li Qingwei and said: "No matter how smart the concubine is, don't you want to submit to the emperor's feet? "

Li Qingwei said: "If the world can be in such a stable state without using swords and soldiers, then it will be a blessing for the people of the world. If so, I can be with you with peace of mind."

Zhao Ke said: "Are you really planning to abdicate after the world is settled?"

Li Qingwei looked at the dragon chair, and then said: "It's really troublesome to be the emperor of this bird. You don't talk about intrigues with the officials all day long, and you always have to be dignified. Too tired~! Too tired~!"

Zhao Ke looked at Li Qingwei and said: "Although I am quite envious of the life of Xiaoao Jianghu and traveling in mountains and rivers. But there are some things we have to bear. I didn't know much about the difficulties of being an emperor before. I always thought that my father Negligence of duty', I didn’t know how important a diligent emperor is to the world until I reviewed the memorials on your behalf.”

"To be honest, I don't think the regent has such ambitions and exceptions to be able to support all the people in this world. Besides, with his half-baked body, he will go west in a few years."

"If you don't want to deal with the government, that's okay. I can shepherd the world for you. You can even appoint a regent. But you must never abdicate."

Li Qingwei looked at Zhao Ke at this time and asked: "Why is this? Could it be that Ah Ke can't let go of the life of the royal family?"

Zhao Ke replied with a sneer: "If I couldn't let go of this life, I wouldn't have thought of running away with you as a 'little Taoist priest' back then. It's just that the people in this world need you and need an emperor named 'Li Sheng'. Regent Princess We all know about the matter with you, if you feel that you owe that brother of yours, you can posthumously designate him emperor after his death. There is no need to really give up the throne to him."

Li Qingwei looked at Zhao Ke and said: "Okay! I get it. I don't want to be the emperor, but I'm not suitable to be an emperor. I'm lazy by nature and free from restraint. If it's about managing the world, I'm afraid I'm not competent. I don't want to either. Be a 'caged bird'."

Zhao Ke continued: "But the world needs you as a 'bird in a cage'. Since this is our choice, then we must go on. We have no turning back now. Although I am also very envious of the kind of people who travel around the mountains and rivers and enjoy the colorful world. life, but we are not two now, but you have eleven concubines, big and small, and you have such a big family."

(End of this chapter)