I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 460: On the sumo ring, the female sumo wrestler instantly turns into a special envoy and fights to the death!
The next afternoon, inside the Chuigong Hall.

The ministers of the Secretariat, Bao Zheng, Zuo Youding, Su Liang, and Xiong Chong, the official in charge of the Imperial City Affairs, all the officials who had participated in the permanent embassy plan gathered together.

Zuo Youding said excitedly: "Your Majesty, when I told the Liao envoys that we agreed to establish a permanent embassy, ​​they were ecstatic. They immediately took out the letter they had prepared last night and ordered the messenger to rush north. We expect to receive a reply in the first month of the year."

Zhao Zhen smiled and nodded.

"Yelü Zongzhen is ambitious and cares a lot about his reputation, so he will definitely not object. Once the envoys from other countries know that we are fully aware of the spies they have planted in Bianjing City, they will certainly cooperate."

"If a war breaks out, this piece of intelligence will be enough to help us reduce many casualties. This strategy was very well proposed by Lord Su, and the other Lords have also cooperated very well."

immediately.

Zhao Zhen looked at Xiong Chong, the official of the Imperial City Division, and said, "Xiong, the pressure will fall on you from now on!"

Xiong Chong is the chief instructor for training secret agents in the Song Dynasty.

From now on, how big a gap the Song Dynasty can open with other countries in intelligence information depends entirely on his training.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Everyone has carefully planned this matter. I will not let you down!" Xiong Chong said with a firm and confident tone.

……

The eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.

After Yeluqi and Zhou Bai collected enough money, Kaifeng Prefecture released Hongfu and others.

If Yelu Zongzhen disagreed, it would still be easy to capture them.

The twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month.

As the New Year's Day drew closer and the weather became colder, envoys from various countries who came to congratulate the New Year also arrived in Bianjing City one after another.

afternoon.

As soon as Su Liang walked out of the Yintaisi, he saw Zuo Youding, the Minister of Honglu Temple, running out with his official uniform in his hand.

It was a very cold day, but his forehead was covered with sweat.

"Zuo Siqing, what happened that made you lose even your manners?" Su Liang asked.

It was obviously impolite for the scholar-officials to run so wildly in front of the Yintaisi.

Zuo Youding was a ceremonial officer, so he should have been more disciplined.

"Alas! The Xixia delegation and the Zuosiluo delegation arrived at the Xinsuanzao Gate at the same time, vying to enter the city, neither willing to give way, and the situation became tense outside the city gate. I have to go and mediate!"

Zuo Youding talked as he walked, then got on a carriage not far away and headed towards the north gate.

Su Liang smiled and murmured, "If there is such a lively scene, I must go and take a look."

This time.

The chief envoy of the Western Xia delegation was Wei Mingcui, who came from a family of military generals; the chief envoy of the Zuosilo tribal delegation was Zuosilo's son Xiazhen.

Both of them were military commanders, and were said to have very bad tempers.

A few days ago.

The two sides fought in Qinzhou, and both suffered casualties. At that moment, it was almost a life-and-death situation.

Now we meet together at Xinsuanzaomen.

There is no way a fight will break out because there are Song Dynasty's imperial guards stationed there, but a quarrel is inevitable.

Su Liang got on the carriage and headed towards the New Suanzao Gate.

As a censor, he was responsible for supervising all officials.

If Zuo Youding encounters such a thing, he will most likely agree to make peace. If the other party is unwilling to make peace, Zuo Youding is not good at handling it. If the matter becomes a big deal, Su Liang is clear about the situation and it will be easier to handle.

……

A quarter of an hour later.

Outside the Xinsuanzao Gate, there was a crowd of people gathered.

At the end of the year, people were very idle, but the people of Bianjing City always loved to watch the fun.

There are still many common people.

Some are riding in horse-drawn carriages, while others are renting donkey or ox carts, and they are all rushing here excitedly.

Outside the city gate, among the crowd.

The two delegations were separated by the Song Dynasty's imperial guards, with the two sides less than five meters apart. Everyone was holding a weapon and had a sullen face.

The swords in their hands were carried for safety during the journey. Once they entered the embassy, ​​they could not take the weapons out until the day of their return, when they could bring the weapons back to their country.

Among them, at the front of the Zuosilo tribal delegation stood a burly man wearing an exquisite robe made of animal skins, a fox fur hat, a curly beard, and a round face. It was obvious that he was not someone to be trifled with.

He was Xiazhen, the son of Zuosiluo, the chief of the Zuosiluo tribe and the leader of the diplomatic envoy.

Opposite him was also a burly man, similar in build to Xiazhen, but with a long black face and a long braid on his head, he was obviously a Dangxiang man.

He was Wei Mingcui, the chief envoy of the Western Xia delegation.

If the Song Dynasty's imperial guards had not stood in the middle, I'm afraid the two sides would have fought again.

At this moment, Xia Zhen and Wei Mingcui both had gloomy faces, and the two sides must have cursed each other.

Not long after.

Zuo Youding, the Minister of Honglu Temple, came hurriedly with sweat on his forehead, followed by several officials of the Honglu Temple.

The food, clothing, housing and transportation of foreign envoys entering and leaving Beijing were all under the jurisdiction of the Honglu Temple.

"I'm Zuo Youding, the Minister of the Honglu Temple. The envoys from various countries have come to the capital to celebrate the New Year of our Great Song Dynasty. They should follow the etiquette of our Great Song Dynasty. Why are you causing trouble outside the city gate?" Zuo Youding said loudly, and then walked in front of Xia Zhen and Wei Mingcui.

"Minister Zuo Si, I am Wei Mingcui, the chief envoy of the Western Xia delegation." Wei Mingcui spoke first.

Xia Zhen looked at Zuo Youding, a smile appeared on his face, and he said: "Zuo Siqing, I am Xia Zhen, the special envoy of the Tubo Zuosiluo tribe. My father asked me to see you and say hello to you!"

Zuo Youding looked at Xia Zheng, smiled and nodded.

Three years ago, it was Zuo Youding who received the Zuosilo envoy Song.

In addition, the relationship between the Tubo Zuosiluo tribe and the Song Dynasty was obviously better than that with the Western Xia, so Zuo Youding showed goodwill towards it.

At this time, Su Liang also came to the crowded city gate.

He was wearing casual clothes and a small felt hat, and was difficult to recognize in such an environment.

Then, two guards followed behind him to prevent him from getting into danger.

Right now.

Xixia envoy Wei Mingcui frowned slightly and said, "Zuo Siqing, we arrived at the city gate at the same time. Who do you think should enter the city first?"

Zuo Youding thought about it.

"Since we have arrived at the city gate at the same time, let's enter the city together!"

Wei Mingcui strode up to Zuo Youding and glared at him, "Minister Zuo Si, the Song Dynasty bestowed upon my king the title of King of Western Xia, and Zuo Silu was only a small governor. According to etiquette, my Western Xia delegation must have entered the city first. Your prime minister arrived at the city gate with you. Who entered the city first, you or him? Don't you understand such a simple truth?"

"Special Envoy Weiming, our Great Song Dynasty has always treated guests equally, without distinction of high or low status, but we will not express welcome to guests with unfriendly attitudes!" Zuo Youding retorted.

As soon as Zuo Youding finished speaking, Xia Zhen laughed and said, "Weimingcui, you Xixia people are really shameless. When Yuanhao proclaimed himself emperor, you refused to recognize that you were a vassal state of the Song Dynasty. Now that you have entered the city gate, you remember that you are a vassal state of the Song Dynasty! You are such a fickle villain, you are not worthy of being a friend of the Song Dynasty!"

"Xia Zheng, do you still want to fight? You have no right to interfere in our relationship with the Song Dynasty. You are just the son of a small tribal leader. It would be easy for Xixia to destroy you!"

"You must destroy it! Your queen mother is busy having an affair with her subordinates, your king is still wetting his pants, and your prime minister is even more of a coward. You Tanguts are always thinking about being bandits, robbing the Song Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty at the right opportunity. A nation like you is not far from extinction!"

……

not far away.

The onlookers listened with great interest, and some writers even wrote down the words.

Even Su Liang laughed out loud.

Recently, the news that the Queen Mother of Western Xia had an affair with her subordinates has spread throughout the countries, and the Western Xia people have made no effort to hide it.

Looking at their royal history, they were either committing incest or on the way to incest.

"You idiot, I'm going to tear your mouth apart. Do you dare to fight me in a duel? Whoever dies will be considered incompetent!"

"Why not? Do you think I'm afraid of you? I can kill ten people like you!"

……

As the two sides talked, they became tense again and were ready to fight.

The imperial guards, armed with weapons, kept pushing both sides back.

At this moment, Zuo Youding frowned.

He also wanted to see the two of them fight, but not at this time.

It's like when two guests visit a host's home and a conflict arises and they want to fight, the host can only persuade them to reconcile and cannot add fuel to the fire. If a fight really breaks out and someone dies, it would also be a slap in the face of the Honglu Temple.

"You two, stop arguing, stop arguing! Just as I said, let's go into the city together. If you don't want to, then stay outside the city!" Zuo Youding said in a louder voice.

Unfortunately, his majesty was not enough.

Not only did Wei Mingcui and Xia Zhen start cursing at each other again, but the envoys from both sides also started cursing at each other through the Song Dynasty's imperial guards.

The citizens of Bianjing City who were watching were all excited and hoped that the quarrel would become more intense.

This scene is more interesting than the female sumo wrestling in Sangjiawazi.

Wei Mingcui and Xia Zhen both had limited vocabularies, and they only said a few words to each other, so naturally they started to compete to see whose voice was louder.

Both of them were almost spitting saliva onto Zuo Youding.

Zuo Youding was helpless and said to the official from the Ministry of Rites standing beside him, "Go and report to the Minister of Literature!"

at this time.

The crowd behind suddenly parted, and then a group of yamen runners rushed in quickly.

The person coming from behind was Bao Zheng, the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture, who was wearing official uniform.

When the people in Bianjing City saw Bao Zheng, they subconsciously took two steps back.

Su Liang saw Bao Zheng coming and said, "Brother Xiren, once you are here, this matter can be solved!"

Bao Zheng's face turned pale. He walked up to Wei Mingcui, Xia Zhen and Zuo Youding, then looked around and said loudly: "I am Bao Zheng from Kaifeng Prefecture. Who is gathering a crowd to cause trouble in Kaifeng Prefecture?

When they heard the name "Bao Zheng", the envoys from both countries suddenly fell silent.

Bao Zheng spitted in the face of officials, was sent as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom, and governed Kaifeng Prefecture, among other things.

Everyone in the delegation had heard of it.

Some people even said: When it comes to civil affairs in Kaifeng Prefecture, not to mention the two officials, even the emperor of the Song Dynasty has to listen to Bao Zheng's opinions first.

Bao Zheng is the spokesperson for the laws of the Song Dynasty.

Zuo Youding looked at Bao Zheng and said, "Master Bao, the two delegations arrived at the city gate at the same time, neither of them gave way, nor did they want to enter the city at the same time. What should we do?"

Bao Zheng said four words calmly: "Deal with it according to the law."

Then, Bao Zheng looked at Wei Mingcui and Xia Zhen.

"You are Wei Mingcui, the special envoy of Xixia, and you are Xia Zhen, the special envoy of the Tubo Zuosiluo tribe?"

"Yes!" they both said at the same time.

Bao Zheng was very famous, and his aura gave the two of them a strong sense of oppression, which made their tones much softer.

Bao Zheng said: "When you enter the Song Dynasty, you should abide by the rules of the Song Dynasty. I have no right to control you in other places, but in Kaifeng Prefecture, you should abide by the law." "The delegation gathered to make trouble and almost got into a fight. You two will follow me to Kaifeng Prefecture and report what happened. I will let you go after I am sure that no one is injured and there will be no more gatherings and conflicts!"

"Bao...Master Bao, I...we didn't fight, no one...was injured!" Wei Mingcui became anxious.

He was an envoy, and before entering the post station, he had to go to Kaifeng Prefecture to record his confession. It was very embarrassing, and he would definitely be punished when he returned.

Xia Zheng didn't care.

Bao Zheng glared and said, "Those who refuse to listen will be arrested directly!"

"Yes!" More than a dozen yamen runners behind Bao Zheng shouted in unison.

And this moment.

At the end of the crowd, the Liao envoys Yelu Qi and Zhou Bai also smiled.

Zhou Bai also whispered in Yeluqi's ear: "Brother Yelu, they are more embarrassed than us!"

Wei Mingcui dared to be rude to Xia Zhen, but he never dared to be rude to Bao Zheng. He immediately lowered his head and followed Xia Zhen and the Kaifeng government officials away.

Bao Zheng also strode outside.

The rest of the people from the two delegations were dumbfounded. They didn't expect to be treated like this when they first arrived in Bianjing City.

At this time.

Zuo Youding puffed out his chest and shouted, "The rest of you, put away your weapons, and the two teams will form one team and enter the city together!"

After hearing this, the people from the two diplomatic missions did not move.

Bao Zheng's toughness also made Zuo Youding become tougher.

Zuo Youding asked again: "Do you also want to go to Kaifeng Prefecture to try the food in the prison?"

After these words were spoken, the rest of the people behaved themselves, put away their weapons, and the two teams became one team, quickly entering the city.

Immediately afterwards, the people also withdrew.

Not surprisingly.

This matter will become the talk of the entire Bianjing city tonight, and may even be put on the stage of a storyteller or narrator soon.

……

At nightfall.

Wei Mingcui and Xia Zhen walked out of Kaifeng Prefecture and returned to their respective post houses under the escort of two teams of yamen runners.

The two delegations only cursed at each other outside the Suanzao Gate but did not fight. Bao Zheng ordered the clerks to record the overall situation, reprimanded them a few words, and then let them go.

At the same time, the news spread in the streets of Bianjing City.

The people were all excited.

Five years ago, even Bao Zheng, who was known for his strict law enforcement, would not have dared to be so arrogant. But now, the Song Dynasty is not afraid of any country. If anyone causes trouble on its territory, he or she will be punished by the laws of the Song Dynasty.

This matter also reached the ears of Zhao Zhen and the two ministers.

They looked further ahead. Judging from Su Liang's plan to build Xihe Town, the worse the relationship between the two sides, the more beneficial it would be for the Song Dynasty.

……

On the twenty-first day of the twelfth lunar month, night fell.

In front of the gate of Sangjiawazi, there were a constant stream of carriages and horses, and people were jostling each other.

Tonight is the final of the female sumo wrestling competition in Bianjing City. The famous female sumo wrestlers Xiao Sanniang and Hei Sijie will compete for the championship tonight.

Female sumo wrestlers are known for their eroticism. Although the contestants do not bare their chests and arms like male sumo wrestlers, the fabrics they wear are very economical.

People love to watch it.

The Sang family's wagon became the most visited wagon in Bianjing City because of its female sumo wrestlers.

The current Song Dynasty is actually very open.

During the Lantern Festival, female sumo wrestling competitions are held in front of the Xuande Tower. In Zhao Zhen’s own words, this is for the people to have fun together.

to this end.

Sima Guang, who felt that it was an insult to society, submitted a memorial to oppose it, but was unsuccessful.

Because the women's sumo match tonight is too popular, scalpers have appeared in front of the entrance of Sangjiawazi. The ticket prices are nearly ten times higher than the original price, but they are still being snapped up.

At this moment, in the private room of the teahouse opposite the Sang family's tile house.

Zhao Zhen, Cao Yi and Su Liang were sitting at a table. Su Liang was smiling awkwardly, while Zhao Zhen and Cao Yi had gloomy faces.

Cao Yi is a loyal fan of female sumo wrestling and almost never misses a match.

Although Zhao Zhen didn't watch it often, he was curious about it. He had planned to go to the Sang family's tile house in disguise tonight to take a look, but was blocked by Su Liang in the teahouse.

"Your Majesty, my uncle, I really didn't mean to disturb your pleasure. It was the Queen's request, so I had to do it. There are too many people in the Sang family's house tonight. First, it's a safety issue. Second, if we are recognized, the royal family will lose face!"

"Is it not possible for me to have fun with the people? It's not like we are going to a brothel!" Zhao Zhen said with his eyes wide open.

At the moment, Zhao Zhen watching female sumo was actually similar to watching storytelling, shadow play, and Cuju competitions. However, Empress Cao was more particular. Knowing that Zhao Zhen and Cao Yi would go to Sangjiawazi tonight, she asked Su Liang to stop them.

Su Liang spread his hands and said, "Your Majesty, if you want to go, I dare not stop you. I will report to the Queen later and say that Your Majesty wants to have fun with the people!"

"Forget it, forget it! I'll just drink some tea here and listen to the result!" Zhao Zhen said helplessly.

Empress Cao was very serious. If Zhao Zhen really went to see her, he would have a lot of trouble when he returned to the palace.

Since Zhao Zhen didn't go, Cao Yi naturally didn't dare to go.

Ever since.

The three of them drank tea while looking at the hustle and bustle outside the window.

There were many onlookers outside the Sang family's house, and someone could report the battle situation inside.

……

After a while.

Inside a brothel in Sangjiawazi.

The two great female sumo wrestlers from Bianjing City stepped onto the sumo ring.

Xiao Sanniang, 22 years old, wore a tight green tube top and a pair of grey wide-crotch trousers.

Her skin is as white as snow, her face is very pretty, and she has a good figure. When she doesn't speak, she looks like Yang Yuhuan, but when she speaks, she becomes Xiao Sanniang.

Several businessmen had wanted to take her as their concubine, but she declined them all as she preferred strong and sturdy men.

But there are too few men in the world who can subdue her.

Sister Hei Si, 25 years old, wore a tight crimson tube top and a pair of black wide-crotch trousers.

She is a little dark, but still looks good, and her body is fuller than Xiao Sanniang. Hei Sijie has been strong since she was a child. Her family opened a blacksmith shop, and she was the one who swung the hammer. Later, she was discovered by the owner of Sangjiawazi and became a famous actor.

Two people stood on the sumo ring, one black and one white, one plump and the other even plumper.

Standing there motionless is a beautiful scenery.

Just when Xiao Sanniang and Hei Sijie were about to start a fight, two people suddenly looked at each other, and a strong murderous aura spread in the brothel.

"Wei Mingcui, we are really enemies that meet on a narrow road. After watching the female sumo wrestling, if you have the guts, don't leave. Let's have a fight!" Xia Zhen said loudly.

"I'm not afraid of you even if I fight you now!"

"Then fight now, do you dare?"

"Why don't you dare?"

The two of them were so excited that they ended up on the sumo ring.

At this moment, someone recognized the two of them.

"He... he is the Xixia envoy Wei Mingcui, he... he is the Tubo Zuosiluo envoy Xia Zhen."

The feud between the two spread throughout the entire Bianjing city yesterday.

Both of them have killed people.

The murderous aura on his body was unique. Xiao Sanniang and Hei Sijie saw that something was wrong and quickly stepped down from the stage.

Wei Mingcui shouted at Xia Zhen, "Xia Zhen, do you dare to have a life-and-death battle? Let's decide who is better and who lives or dies!"

"Why not!" Xia Zhen said with clenched fists.

At this moment, there was no one else in their eyes.

The Xixia people, Tibetan people and Song people had completely different perceptions.

If someone from the Song Dynasty was on a diplomatic mission, they would never choose this kind of fight, as it would be dishonorable regardless of winning or losing. But in the eyes of these two people, there was both national hatred and personal grudges, and only by beating the other party to death could they save face.

Being aggressive is in their genes.

Not far away, the female manager of Sangjiawazi suddenly became anxious.

"Two special envoys, please do not engage in a life-and-death duel. Our little shop simply cannot afford it!"

Wei Mingcui pointed at the female shopkeeper.

"Who asked you to bear it? After I kill him, the women's sumo competition will continue."

Swish!
At this time, several guards behind Wei Mingcui surrounded the stage, and on the other side, Xia Zhen's guards also surrounded the other side.

They all supported the duel and were sure that their side would win.

A group of spectators around were very excited and felt that the tickets they bought tonight were well worth it.

The female shopkeeper thought for a moment and said, "You two, if you want to fight to the death, you must sign a life and death agreement. Can you sign the life and death agreement and fight again? Otherwise, Kaifeng Prefecture will come to cause trouble, and you two may be summoned."

When he heard the word Kaifeng Prefecture, Wei Mingcui suddenly became a little scared.

"Okay, okay, you quickly prepare the life and death agreement, and we two will just put our fingerprints on it!"

"I...I'll get ready right away!" The female shopkeeper pulled a clerk aside and whispered, "Hurry and report to the police!"

……

In a private room of the teahouse opposite Sangjiawazi.

A waiter beside Cao Yi who was in charge of watching the game quickly ran into the private room.

"Sir, no... It's bad. The women's sumo match has been suspended. Wei Mingcui and Xia Zhen are meeting inside. The two are going to compete on the sumo ring to determine who is better and who lives or dies. The shopkeeper of Sangjiawazi said that he wanted to sign a life-and-death agreement to delay time. He has already reported it to the authorities!"

Hearing this, Cao Yi stood up suddenly.

Zhao Zhen was stunned and asked, "What are you going to do?"

"Sir, the fight between these two will surely be more exciting than the female sumo wrestlers. It's worth watching!"

"Nonsense, sit down immediately!" Zhao Zhen said with a dark face, "What do you mean by deciding who is superior and who is inferior, or deciding life and death, or signing a life and death agreement? You've read too many story books. There is no such bad custom in our Song Dynasty, and we will not allow anyone to do this, which will lead to a bad trend!"

Cao Yi sat down quickly.

If he thought about it carefully, if this happened in the city of Bianliang, there would definitely be some bellicosity-loving people in the community who would do this.

If everyone wants to settle a conflict by life or death, then what is the use of the laws of the Song Dynasty and what is the use of local government offices!
This life-and-death fight must not proceed.

Zhao Zhen looked at Su Liang and said, "Su Qing, this matter is of a serious nature. The punishment of Kaifeng Prefecture is not enough to relieve the hatred. You should quickly find Di Hanchen and ask him to lead the troops to give the two of them a warning. We must show the power of our great country. Do you understand?"

"I obey your command!" Su Liang stood up and walked outside quickly.

(End of this chapter)