I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 359 Su Liang teaches life! The Liao delegation enters Beijing
On the seventeenth day of the twelfth lunar month, in the afternoon.

In Bianjing City, the cold wind howled and dripping water turned into ice.

Lead clouds hang low in the sky, and a heavy snow is brewing.

Such weather.

Almost all the street vendors and street performers got into the steaming teahouse.

Most of the travelers walked in a hurry, and every breath was filled with white air.

There are few wanderers on the streets.

But at this moment.

To the north of Zhouqiao where the Bianhe River meets Yujie, it leads to Duting Station, which was specially designed to receive envoys from the Liao Kingdom.

This nearly five-mile-long street was surrounded by people on both sides.

Yanyun was the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and the Song Dynasty was the orthodox one, so it was natural to regain the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties.

As soon as these four words came out, Xiao Shu and Yeluzhao's faces turned dark instantly.

Because of what I saw.

"Give me back Yan Yun!"

I want to see if this year's Liao delegation still has the confidence to be arrogant and arrogant.

It has always been the Liao people with their raised chins and domineering expressions.

He is a military commander who is about forty years old and wearing black armor. He is very tall and tall.

The Liao delegation and his party.

In previous years, the Liao delegation came to Beijing.

If it weren't for the Forbidden Army soldiers and Kaifeng government officials maintaining order, this road would have been crowded and difficult to pass by.

The Liao delegation crossed the Zhouqiao and appeared in the sight of the people.

Such scenes.

at this time.

In the middle of the mission.

Moreover, the Liao Kingdom still needed to send a ransom to the Song Dynasty to redeem King Yelu Chongyuan of the Liao Kingdom.

The deputy envoy Yeluzhao had a gloomy face and seemed a little unconvinced.

Many people stood up straight.

It was not an official organization, but the people of Bianjing came spontaneously.

After a while.

They no longer have the right to be presumptuous.

But in the eyes of the Song Dynasty people.

I also know that things are not the same as they used to be. They are all looking ahead with expressionless faces.

Most likely it's to embolden one's courage.

The Song Dynasty not only stopped paying annual coins to the Liao Kingdom.

The reason for this situation is: the Liao delegation is coming!

The leader, Xiao Shu, pulled the reins and leaned forward, hoping to reach Duting Station quickly.

The common people straightened their backs and looked at the Liao people with pride.

The people in Bianjing City have never watched, and they don't want to watch.

I hope that the Liao people can make eye contact with them and use this to kill the Liao people with their vigor.

He was the official envoy of the Liao Kingdom and Xiao Shu, the envoy of Zhangxin Jiedu.

The person riding the brown Khitan horse is a thin, middle-aged man about fifty years old.

Some even waved their arms.

He was the deputy envoy of the Liao Kingdom, the envoy of Chengde Jiedushi, and the general of Zuo Qianniu Guard Yeluzhao.

Suddenly a voice came from the crowd.

……

The Sixteen States of Yanyun were their territory and had nothing to do with the Song Dynasty.

The Liao Kingdom sent a military general as a deputy envoy to the Song Dynasty to congratulate Zhengdan.

And those who are half a horse behind.

Come to Song Dynasty this year.

In the eyes of Liao people.

But this year is different.

This voice.

It's like throwing a burning torch into a large pile of dry wood.

There was a roar and fire filled the sky.

"Give me back Yan Yun!"

"Give me back Yan Yun!"

"Give me back Yan Yun!"

……

Not long after.

The sound echoed throughout the street.

It is deafening and can be heard for several miles.

Both sides of the street.

Some people eating in restaurants.

After hearing this, they couldn't help but shout along.

Zuo Youding, the minister of Honglu Temple who was responsible for receiving the Liao envoys, couldn't help but feel depressed when he heard these words that undermined the harmony between Song and Liao.

I thought about it.

He quickly came to Bao Zheng of Kaifeng Mansion, who was responsible for the escort.

"Bao Xueshi, please quickly order the government officials to stop the people from shouting. Isn't this causing trouble?"

The people of Kaifeng Mansion have always been known for their boldness.

Even if they are the prime ministers of the dynasty, if they do something wrong, they will scold them when they deserve it, without any fear.

but.

They listened very much to Bao Zheng's words and respected Bao Zheng from the bottom of their hearts.

Only Bao Zheng can suppress such a scene.

Bao Zheng stroked his beard and smiled and said: "I, the people of Kaifeng Prefecture, did not throw rotten leaves or rotten eggs. That means they know etiquette. What's the matter with shouting twice? As long as you don't do anything, don't say anything. Shouting makes me feel warm in my heart. Yes, very comfortable!”

Bao Zheng still doted on the people.

As long as the people of Bianjing don't take action, he will not interfere.

"Ugh!"

Zuo Youding looked helpless and had no choice but to leave.

As Bao Zheng said, the people in Bianjing still understand etiquette.

The voice was loud and loud, but it was limited to these four words. He didn't curse or make any moves.

……

A quarter of an hour later, in front of Duting Posthouse.

In addition to the officials of Honglu Temple who were responsible for receiving the Liao envoys, Wang Yaochen and Su Liang were also standing in front of the door.

The two of them are not here to receive guests.

Su Liang was ordered by the officials to receive the ransom note from Yelu Chongyuan; Wang Yaochen, the third envoy, was responsible for verifying it so that it could be recorded in the account in the future.

The past.

When the Song Dynasty paid the Sui coins at the end of the year, the Liao Kingdom paid the Sui coins first and then the others.

Now the Song Dynasty repays the gift with a gift, and will first accept the ransom, and then say congratulations to Zhengdan.

On this point, the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom had already said hello.

After a while.

Dutingyi, in the main hall.

Wang Yaochen, Su Liang, Zuo Youding, Liao envoy Xiao Shu, and deputy envoy Yelu Zhao sat on both sides.

Xiao Shu, the envoy of the Liao Kingdom, did not hesitate and immediately took out the ransom note and said: "Everyone, this is the ransom note provided by our court, with a total value of 1.2 million guan."

"Among them, 200,000 guan were raised personally by King Yelu. I hope your country will keep its promise and release them as soon as we have paid 3 million guan."

"That's natural." Su Liang said with a smile.

Both parties had reached a consensus when signing the redemption agreement.

The Liao Kingdom had insufficient cash and gold and silver, so it would replace it with cattle and sheep skins, which the Song Dynasty would receive at the border market.

After Su Liang took the ransom note, he took a rough look at it and handed it to Wang Yaochen.

On Valuation.

Wang Yaochen is more professional.

Immediately, Wang Yaochen began to look at it seriously.

Not long after.

Wang Yaochen suddenly frowned and said, "This...isn't this right? We stipulated in the agreement that the payment should be completed before March 1st every year. Why...why does it say June 1st here?"

Xiao Shu hurriedly took out a letter from his arms.

"Everyone, it's like this. Due to the bad weather last year, many fur goods were damaged and production was reduced. My Majesty is thinking about whether it can be postponed for three months. This is a personal letter written by my Majesty to your officials. You three can Submit this letter to be accommodating, Song and Liao are taking care of each other!"

Xiao Shu spoke very relaxedly, then picked up the letter and walked to Wang Yaochen.

Wang Yaochen looked gloomy and did not accept the letter. Xiao Shu handed it to Su Liang, but Su Liang didn't take it.

"Please give this letter to your officials!" Xiao Shu had no choice but to hand the letter to Zuo Youding, the minister of Honglu Temple.

Zuo Youding saw that neither Su Liang nor Wang Yaochen accepted the offer, how could he dare to do so, and the matter was not within the scope of his responsibilities.

He will not accept this responsibility.

For a while.

Xiao Shu held the letter in his hand, feeling very embarrassed.

The deputy envoy Yelu Zhao on the side had a gloomy expression and clenched his fists tightly.

After all, Xiao Shu was someone who had seen strong winds and waves. He immediately smiled and said, "Since it's inconvenient for the three of you, then I can hand it over to him personally when I meet with the officials of the Song Dynasty!"

Say it.

Xiao Shu returned to his position.

Su Liang said: "Zhengshi Xiao, I advise you not to waste any effort. Not to mention three months, not even one day!"

"If your country wants to postpone it, you can. According to the old practice, if you postpone it for one day, the late payment fee will be increased by 10,000 guan. After more than one month, the late payment fee will be increased by 20,000 guan per day!"

This is the rule set by the Liao Kingdom when the Song Dynasty paid the annual coins.

Now the Song Dynasty naturally wants to regain its face.

Hear this.

Yeluzhao, the deputy envoy of Liao State on the side, finally couldn't sit still.

"Don't go too far!"

"Back then, you paid the Liao Dynasty coins to sue for peace because you couldn't defeat us. Now, it's not that I, the Liao Kingdom, can't defeat you, it's just that my king was accidentally captured by you!"

"If we, His Majesty the Daliao, are really pushed into a desperate situation and we fight to the death, and our elite Daliao troops march south, do you think you can really resist?"

Su Liang smiled disdainfully.

He ignored Yeluzhao and turned to look at Xiao Shu.

"Zhengshi Xiao, I wonder if this statement represents your Majesty's thoughts. If it does, you can return to Liao immediately. Let's fight the battle before talking about it. How about that?"

Before Xiao Shu could speak, an angry Yeluzhao pointed at Su Liang.

"You are just a little censor who talks with your words. What qualifications do you have to speak on behalf of your official family? This letter is for your official family. What right do you have to stop it!"

As soon as these words fell.

The temperature in the hall suddenly dropped a lot.

Both Wang Yaochen and Zuo Youding knew that Su Liangke had never been a loser.

Immediately.

Su Liang stood up, walked to Xiao Shu, and picked up the letter.

"Zhengshi Xiao, I would like to ask again, is the content of this letter your country's request to postpone the ransom payment?"

Xiao Shu nodded.

He thought that Su Liang had compromised and was ready to accept this letter.

then.

Only a "tearing" sound was heard.

Su Liang tore the letter in half, threw it on the ground, and said expressionlessly: "This is the attitude of my great Song Dynasty!"

"You dare to tear up my emperor's personal letter, you..."

Yeluzhao clenched his fists and almost wanted to rush up and beat Su Liang.

Su Liang still ignored Yelu Zhao.

If the other party dared to touch him, he would definitely kill Yeluzhao.

"Xiao Zhengshi, although I, the Great Song Dynasty, have never killed an envoy from Zhengdan, but if someone keeps making rude remarks, it is not impossible to kill him!"

As soon as these words fell.

Yeluzhao gradually loosened his fist.

This is Bianliang City in the Song Dynasty. If Su Liang really wanted to kill him, it would be easy.

this moment.

Wang Yaochen, the envoy of the Third Division, looked at Su Liang, his eyes shining. Su Liang's act of "tearing up Yelu Zongzhen's autographed letter" was really beautiful.

If this letter is accepted and handed over to the officials, then the Song Dynasty's momentum will be weakened.

This three million ransom was earned by the soldiers of the Song Dynasty who worked hard.

How could a delay be allowed!

Xiao Shu didn't expect Su Liang to be so strong, and immediately stared at Yelvzhao.

"Yeluzhao, are you here to fight? Get out first!"

Yeluzhao stopped being forceful and quickly left the hall.

He took the initiative to apply as an envoy to the Song Dynasty because he wanted the Song people to see the aura of the Liao generals.

Never thought about it.

Su Liang not only tore up his emperor's autographed letter, but also threatened to kill him.

Before Yeluzhao came, he knew something about Su Liang, and he knew that Su Liang really had the courage.

……

Xiao Shu apologized and said with a smile: "You three, I'm really sorry. I already understand your country's attitude. I will report the truth to your Majesty. Tomorrow... no... tonight, I will change the time limit of this ransom note." come over."

"Okay." Su Liang nodded.

……

After a while, the four of them finished discussing the matter.

Xiao Shu looked at Su Liang and said, "Su Yushi, can you lend me a moment to speak?"

Su Liang naturally knew what Xiao Shu wanted to say and nodded immediately.

Instead of coming to the side hall.

"Su Yushi, I have arranged three maids for my king. Can you send them over tonight?"

"No problem." Su Liang nodded.

"Besides, can you let us meet my king?"

Su Liang shook his head.

"Right now, Yelu Chongyuan is the number one prisoner of war in our dynasty. According to our laws of the Song Dynasty, he is not qualified to see anyone, and no one is allowed to see him, unless the officials give special permission."

"I understand, I understand!" Xiao Shu nodded.

……

Half an hour later.

In the front yard of the private house where Yelu Zhongyuan was imprisoned.

Three young women from the Liao Kingdom with fair skin and plump lines were brought into the house for inspection by two imperial city officials.

Su Liang, Bao Zheng, and Zhang Mao were standing in the courtyard.

Su Liang had an intuition.

There must be something wrong with these three women.

Before the Liao Dynasty mission went on an envoy.

The Liao Emperor Yelu Zongzhen or the eldest prince Yelu Hongji will definitely explain the matter of Yelu Chongyuan.

After Yelu Chongyuan asked for a woman, the Liao mission would definitely make full use of this opportunity.

Not long after.

An official ran over quickly.

"Three officials have made a discovery. There are Khitan characters hidden in the obscene clothes of these three women, which are currently being deciphered."

"Tibetan language for obscenity? These Liao people really have no imagination. This method was something I, the Song Dynasty, failed to master twenty years ago!" Zhang Maoze said with a smile.

Su Liang smiled and said: "Two of you, guess what the article in the shirt is about?"

Zhang Mao thought for a while.

"It should be the Liao envoy's plan to rescue Yelu Chongyuan and ask him to cooperate."

Bao Zheng shook his head.

"This is Bianjing City. With the little ability of the Liao State Envoy, there is no way to rescue Yelu Chongyuan. Even if he is rescued, he will not be able to escape from Bianjing City!"

"My guess is that he should be persuading the King of Liao to return to heaven!"

"I agree with what Bachelor Bao said." Su Liang said with a smile.

Ruoyeluzhong hanged himself and died for his country a year ago.

The Liao Kingdom will save three million yuan, which will not only erase this shame, but also allow Yelu Chongyuan's cronies to transfer their hatred to the Song Dynasty.

And those who benefit the most.

Undoubtedly, it was Yelu Hongji, the eldest prince of the Liao Kingdom.

But in Su Liang's view.

Yelu Zhongyuan was still thinking about playing with women at this moment, so it was impossible for him to hang himself.

If the Liao State really did this, their intention should be to make Yelu Chongyuan's emotions gradually collapse, and then go crazy or commit suicide.

After a while.

An imperial city official ran over with a piece of paper in his hand and said: "Three officials, this is a death letter, jointly signed by many officials of the Liao Kingdom, urging Yelu Zhongyuan to die for the country!"

Zhang Mao looked at Bao Zheng and couldn't help but admire: "Bao Gong, he is truly a god."

At this time.

A smile appeared on Su Liang's face and he said: "Next, it's my turn. This time, not only will I make Yelu Zhongyuan and Yelu Hongji completely enemies, but I will also bring disgrace to the Liao envoy!"

"Throw the Tibetan obscene clothes to Yelu Chongyuan, and I'll scold him first."

(End of this chapter)