Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 358: Taking advantage of the front and being respectful later, it makes people laugh when thinking about it
At this time, Duan Zhengchun politely picked up the wine glass and said: "I have kept your worthy son-in-law waiting for a long time. Dali Kingdom has not treated me well. Please forgive me."

Zhao Mu glanced at Dao Baifeng out of the corner of his eye, but no one noticed this little move.

Zhao Mu replied with some embarrassment: "Guests do as they please, very considerate, very considerate."

More than just thoughtfulness, the "Crown Princess" of Dali Kingdom personally accompanied her, which was simply too thoughtful.

Dao Baifeng also said at this time: "Yes, Your Majesty, let's not talk about two families as a family. His Highness Prince Qi has been waiting for you in Dali Kingdom for a long time."

Gao Mei said at this time: "His Royal Highness King Naqi, do you think life is better in our country of Dali or in the Song Dynasty?"

Faced with the "difficult questions" thrown by Gao Mei, it was difficult for Zhao Mu to answer. Gao Shengtai said: "His Royal Highness King Qi is the prince of the Song Dynasty, so life in the Song Dynasty is naturally good."

Zhao Mu smiled and said: "Haha, but in my opinion, they are not as good as Xixia."

"Xixia?" Gao Mei murmured, "What's good about Xixia?"

Zhao Mu didn't answer, just smiled at Gao Mei.

As for everyone else, they all knew about this. Dali Sangong did not express any objection.

Duan Zhengming said at this time: "Okay, now that Chundi and Prime Minister Gao are back, let's discuss some serious matters. The first thing is that I want to pass the throne to Chundi. Master Kurong has accepted me As a closed disciple, when Chundi returns, I can pass on the throne as soon as possible to serve the Buddha."

Soon the banquet was over, and the women Ruan Xingzhu and Qin Hongmian went back to their homes. In the meeting hall of the palace, only brothers Zhao Mu, Dali Sangong, Gao Shengtai, and Duan Zhengchun were left.

Ever since he witnessed Zhao Mu's heroic appearance in the Battle of Xiongzhou, Gao Mei found that he seemed to have fallen in love with this man.

When Zhao Mu saw everyone's gaze, he waved his hands and said, "This is not my interference in Dali's internal affairs, it is just a judgment based on the interests of our cooperation. I am the prince of the Song Dynasty, and I am also the prince of Dali. Prince Consort. We are all members of my family, and I won’t say any secret words in front of you. The most important thing for me to persuade Your Majesty to accept Dali’s submission is that Dali is willing to assist the Song Dynasty in dealing with Tubo. The war between Song and Liao is about to happen, and I don’t want anything to hinder our cooperation.”

Seeing Zhao Mu not answering, Gao Mei was very embarrassed. When she was in the Song Dynasty, Zhao Mu was surrounded by a large group of little girls. It was not easy for her to say a few words to Zhao Mu. A'Zhu was fine, but the four of them, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Ju, felt like they were enemies every time they saw her. Especially Ju Jian, she even wanted to take action directly.

Everyone looked up at Duan Zhengming, who was sitting in the main seat.

Duan Zhengchun said at this time: "Brother Emperor is now at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period. I feel that the passing of the throne can wait a little longer."

Zhao Mu is the "king" that fits her image, and she wants to be the king's woman. As for her husband Duan Yu, he was too cowardly, a little too weak.

Hearing this, everyone looked at Zhao Mu.

Gao Shengtai said nothing about this. After all, it didn't matter to him who the emperor of Dali was. Because he is the real ruler of Dali Kingdom. However, Gao Shengtai is happy to see Duan Zhengming pass. In this way, his daughter will become the crown princess.

After listening to Zhao Mu's words, Gao Shengtai thought about it and said: "Your Majesty, I also think what His Highness King Qi said is reasonable. It is a troubled time now, and His Majesty is at the peak of Spring and Autumn. Why should you be in a hurry to serve me as a Buddha?"

Zhao Mu said at this time: "I think what my father-in-law said is reasonable. It is a troubled time right now. If you pass the throne rashly, it may cause turmoil in Dali. I advise your majesty to think twice."

I heard Gao Shengtai say this. Duan Zhengming said: "Okay! I, Dali, am willing to fully assist the Song Dynasty and be at the disposal of the Song Dynasty. By the way! There is something that I have been hiding from His Highness King Qi. Now that everyone is back, I will make it clear. Before Some time ago, envoys from the Liao Kingdom arrived in our Dali Kingdom."

Although the Gao family is powerful in Dali, no matter how strong it is, it cannot be stronger than Zhao Mu.

If someone else had said this, it would have been as plain as water. But this was said by Zhao Mu, the superior of the sovereign state, so everyone in Dali had to reconsider.

Then Duan Zhengming informed everyone about what happened half a month ago.

Just half a month ago, envoys from the Liao Kingdom arrived in Dali.

The purpose of their trip was to destroy the Song-Li alliance and prevent Dali from becoming a vassal to Song Dynasty. The Liao envoys knew very well that trying to convince Dali with some treasures and a few words was a fool's errand. If we want Dali to send troops to help in the future, we have to wait for the outcome of the Song-Liao War. When the Song Dynasty was completely defeated. Only Dali will send troops.

In fact, the Liao Kingdom did not really win over Dali this time and formed an anti-Song alliance with Xixia and Tubo. I just wanted to use my sharp tongue to explain the pros and cons of losing my lips and teeth, so that Dali would stop exporting strategic materials to Song Dynasty.

Although the intelligence network of the Imperial City Department of the Song Dynasty was wide, the Liao people were not just freeloaders. During the reigns of Taizong and Renzong, the meticulous work of the Liao people could penetrate into their ministers, Pan Renmei and Pang Ji. Not to mention the people.

Watching the Song Dynasty continue to purchase leather, iron ore and other strategic materials from the Dali Kingdom.

Although the people of Liao were arrogant, they were not all fools.

Even if the Liao people think with their buttocks, they can understand what these things are used for and who they are used against.

War is not just about troops, but also about finances and resources.

The current Song Army led by Zhao Mu is already troublesome enough for the Liao State. If the Song Army's equipment and military system are reformed, the Liao State, which is short of resources, will really have no way to survive.

Therefore, the main purpose of the Liao Kingdom this time was to allow Dali to reduce the purchase of strategic materials from the Song Dynasty. The Liao envoy also made this request to Dali.

After everyone listened to Emperor Baoding's words, they all looked at Zhao Mu.

Seeing Zhao Mu's silence, Duan Zhengchun turned his attention to Gao Shengtai again.

Gao Shengtai replied: "What is there to discuss? Of course the Liao people cannot agree to their conditions."

While everyone was talking, the chamberlain came to report: "Your Majesty, the envoys of the Liao Kingdom heard about the return of the emperor's brother and came to see your majesty."

Duan Zhengming turned his attention to Zhao Mu again. After thinking about it, Zhao Mu nodded to Duan Zhengming.

Duan Zhengming immediately said: "The envoy of Xuan Liao Kingdom enters the palace."

Not long after, the envoy from the Liao Kingdom walked in slowly.

The Liao envoy looked around at everyone and then said: "Liao envoy Yelu Jingyuan pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of Dali!"

Zhao Mu couldn't help laughing when he saw the respectful attitude of the Liao envoy.

Not only Zhao Mu, but also Gao Shengtai and Duan Zhengchun.

Seeing the strange and slightly weird behavior of the three of them, Emperor Baoding, Batianshi and others were very strange.

Although they were curious, it was difficult for them to ask him face to face in front of the Liao envoy.

The three people laughed naturally because of the attitude of the Liao envoy in front of them. On that day, Yelu Yanping was sent as an envoy to the Song Dynasty and disrupted the marriage banquet. The three of them, Zhao and Mu, still vividly remembered his arrogant appearance.

Today's Liao Kingdom lowered their arrogant heads to Dali, a vassal state of the Song Dynasty.

The three of them naturally knew that this was all thanks to Zhao Mu. If Zhao Mu hadn't put the sword on their necks, these northern barbarians would never have learned to bow their heads.

The Liao envoys occupied the front and paid tribute later. The thought of this naturally makes people laugh.

(End of this chapter)