Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 228 Treatment of Surrender

Li Qiushui heard Zhao Mu's words, thought about it carefully and nodded. She then said: "Okay! I will consider this matter. When I return to the palace after recovering from my injury, I will discuss it with your brother."

Zhao Mu also nodded and said: "I hope that the leader of the Xixia Kingdom can seriously consider my proposal. After all, Song and Liao have not officially fought against each other at the moment. If the plan between me and the emperor is carried out one by one, the Song and Xixia will meet at war. , then the Xixia Kingdom will have less and less room for negotiation. If the Xixia Kingdom surrenders now, then he will be treated the same as the Dali Kingdom."

Li Qiushui heard about Dali's treatment, and then asked: "Well, little Mu'er, what kind of treatment do you give to Dali?"

Zhao Mu also replied calmly: "This time the Duan family of Dali is asking for a title from the Song Dynasty and intends to become a vassal of the Song Dynasty. The bottom line conditions that the emperor and I have drawn up are to grant the title of 'Doctor Zijin Guanglu, Inspector Sikong, Yunnan Jie' Dushi, Shangzhuguo, and King of Dali.' And retain the power of governance. Just like the prefectures in the Han Dynasty and the vassal towns in the former Tang Dynasty."

"Even the Dali royal family can retain its own imperial guard. But whether it can be done or not depends on the attitude of the Dali Kingdom. However, Shanshan Hou Gao Shengtai, as the envoy, and my uncle Zhennan Wang Duan Yu have already communicated with me through Dali's bottom is at stake. This time Dali is very satisfied with the price offered by Da Song. It has far exceeded Dali's psychological expectations. Therefore, there will be no obstacles for the two countries to unite with the help of in-laws. Now Dali is already in the two countries A new city has been built on the border to develop border trade between the two countries. Moreover, Dali has also named me a general, and I can deploy all the border troops of Dali at will to cooperate with the Song army."

Zhao Mu looked at Li Qiushui and said: "If the entire Xixia Kingdom comes to surrender now, I think the treatment will definitely not be lower than this. Moreover, I still have the confidence to seek more benefits for Xixia. For example, the Xixia Kingdom can retain its own army. , or the Xixia royal family can retain the imperial title internally. But if the war breaks out and our Song army marches in, the price of this negotiation will become lower and lower. Please think carefully, Master."

Li Qiushui frowned and said, "Okay, I understand."

Although Zhao Mu was bragging, he was very proud to see that his bragging had completely fooled Li Qiu Shui.

Although Zhao Mu talked a lot about "loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness", he could not deviate from the words of saints, and he claimed to be a disciple of Confucius Laoer.

But what Zhao Mu really believed in was the Zongheng theory of the Guigu lineage.

Regardless of whether political strategists advocate "union of verticals" or "union of horizontals", they always pursue profit and lead with momentum, without any great righteousness. If the situation changes and there is no gain to be gained, it is not strange to fight back.

To achieve your goals, lies and fraud are indispensable.

Zhao Mu thought about it, whether Li Qiushui could persuade the King of Xixia to surrender, it would be beneficial to him.

If he could be convinced, then he would be Ping Xia's number one hero.

Moreover, the smooth settlement of the Xixia Kingdom without any bloodshed could also minimize the losses of the Song Dynasty. In the end, all the forces could be gathered together, and the Xixia troops could even be mobilized to completely encroach on the Liao Kingdom. Although Zhao Muting looked down on the Xixia people, these barbarians grew up on horseback and their combat capabilities were not bad. If they can be used, Zhao Mu will naturally not let these supplies go.

But if Xixia doesn't surrender, then it doesn't matter. Anyway, I have said all my good things, and at least I won't complain about human relations.

As for his title promotion, Zhao Mu didn't care much. Just relying on the merit of the whole country of Dali coming to surrender, Zhao Mu was enough to gain a foothold in the court and let Zhe Zong make him king. Whether Xixia will fall or not is not very important.

And Zhao Mu didn't think Xixia would really surrender, although Zhao Mu had not yet stolen Xixia's troop deployment plan.

But Zhao Mu and Zhe Zong had been together for such a long time, and the two of them usually not only watched singing and dancing and had banquets, but also did some serious business. Zhao Mu read the Privy Council's memorial on Xixia's military power in Zhezong's imperial study.

Xixia is entrenched in the land of Yongliang, which is rich in water and grass.

Since ancient times, this place has been a strategic location for producing good horses and connecting with the Western Regions. Xixia can now mobilize at least 70,000 to 80,000 elite cavalry and more than 200,000 standing infantry.

Counting the troops temporarily recruited during wartime, the total strength is enough to reach four to five million. Although Xixia has a small territory, it is a powerful country that can compete with Liao and Song Dynasties.

If the leader of the Xixia Kingdom could be told to surrender by Zhao Mu in just a few words, it would be unless he was out of his mind.

Although the probability of Xixia surrendering is almost zero, Zhao Mu can now use Li Qiushui's words to psychologically shock the Xixia leader.

At that time, as long as the Song army wins consecutive battles in the Pingxia War, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom may surrender in the middle to preserve his wealth. Even if the Xixia midfielder surrenders, it will be beneficial to the Song Dynasty. At least the losses can be minimized.

Zhao Mu looked at Li Qiu Shui and said: "Okay, Master. We have said so much, it is the official business of the two countries. Now that Master is old, it is time to take care of herself. It is best for Master not to worry too much about these things. ." Zhao Mu looked at the sky on the horizon, "Master's wife, it's getting late now. We can't sleep in the wilderness. Why don't we go around and see if there is any town. Find an inn so that Master's wife can have a good rest. "

Li Qiushui didn't speak but nodded silently, and then stretched out his hand.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Mu helped her up, then carried Li Qiu Shui on his back and walked to a populated place.

Soon Zhao Mu and Li Qiushui arrived in a small town in Xixia Kingdom.

However, martial law has now begun in the city, and notices for the arrest of assassins are posted everywhere inside and outside the city. However, except for Li Qiushui, all Xixia people who had seen the true appearance of Zhao Mu and Wu Xingyun and knew their identities were buried in the ice cellar. Therefore, this wanted notice only has a few words, no portrait or details.

Zhao Mu couldn't help but smile when he saw the notice in Western Xia and Chinese, and then he found an inn to stay at with Li Qiushui on his back.

However, in order to hide his identity, Li Qiushui arranged all the food, clothing, housing and transportation here. Zhao Mu is now mute because he cannot speak Xixia language.

After Zhao Mu settled Li Qiu Shui in this inn, he said: "Master's wife, I don't think the master is chasing me, so I will place you here now. I think you should be safe. I will go back to Lingjiu Palace to talk to the master." Apologize. Master, let’s say goodbye.”

Hearing this, Li Qiushui admonished: "Wait a minute, your uncle has a perverse temperament. If you go back, he will definitely be beaten to death by her. Besides, you saved my wife's life, and she hasn't had time to thank you yet. Your uncle is a grudge." Obviously, I don’t like people who owe favors. The same goes for me, your master. Didn’t your master ask you to learn martial arts from me before? I will teach you martial arts, which can be regarded as fulfilling your master’s last wish."

Zhao Mu felt happy when he heard that Li Qiu Shui was willing to teach him martial arts. This was his purpose of saving Li Qiushui.

(End of this chapter)