King of Song

Chapter 377 Suizhou trip

Suizhou, also known as Suide in northern Shaanxi in later generations.

At this moment, Lin Zhao is on his way to Suizhou!
During the Northern Song Dynasty, Suizhou belonged to Xixia. It was an important border town at the junction with the Northern Song Dynasty, and it was also the bridgehead for Xixia to invade the Song Dynasty.

During the Tang Dynasty, the Dangxiang people originally lived on the Tubo plateau, but they were oppressed by the Tubo people, and their situation was miserable.Therefore, they applied to the Tang Dynasty for surrender, and the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, benevolent, agreed.

For the first time, the Dangxiang people moved to Songzhou (Songpan, Sichuan), which is located at the junction of the Tang Dynasty and Tubo, and the natural conditions may be more suitable for nomads.Of course, it is estimated that the Tang Dynasty was also worried that the party members would be restless, and completely moving inland would lead wolves into the house, so they were a little wary.

In Songzhou, Dangxiang's life was not easy. As Tubo became stronger and continued to encroach and invade eastward, the Dangxiang people could not stay any longer.This time, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty was very kind and asked them to move inland to Xiazhou in the northwest.That is, the area around Tongwan City built by King Helian Bobo during the Sixteen Kingdoms period.

At that time, the situation in Xiazhou was not bad. Although there were Uighurs and Turks, the situation was much better than that in Songzhou.Party people start immediately

Rest and rest, slowly and gradually grow.Their leader is the Tuoba clan, perhaps because the Tang Dynasty gave them a place to live, so they are grateful to the Tang Dynasty and have always been very loyal.Of course, I think it's because their strength is limited, they don't have the qualifications to challenge the Tang Dynasty, and they don't dare to be too arrogant.For hundreds of years, the party members have continued to grow and develop here, not taking advantage of opportunities to expand their land.

Since the Anshi Rebellion, the Tang Dynasty began to go downhill, especially in the late period, when the Jiedu envoys supported themselves, and the turmoil was one after another.Uprisings also came one after another, such as the famous Huangchao Uprising.

The emperor of the Tang Dynasty was also in danger, and fled several times to Shu to avoid disaster.Many times, with the strength of the Tang Dynasty itself, it was impossible to regain the lost ground, and it was powerless.At this time, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty thought about borrowing troops from the nomads.

For example, during the Anshi Rebellion, the Tang Dynasty borrowed troops from Huihe in order to recover the capitals of Chang'an and Luoyang.Of course, borrowing troops comes at a price.The Tang Dynasty promised that after the restoration of the two capitals, the Huihe people would be allowed to plunder for three days, and their children's wealth and silks would be plundered.It can be seen that in many bad and dark periods in ancient history, it is always the common people who are hurt.

There was more than one case of borrowing soldiers, and later party members were also included in the secondment.In March of the first year of Tang Zhonghe (881 A.D.), Tuoba Sigong, the leader of the party clan, led all the kings of Qin, and personally led the sharp soldiers to fight against Huang Chao's army. Jiedu things.In August, Tang Xizong issued an imperial edict to officially appoint Tuoba Sigong as Xiasui Jiedu envoy, with jurisdiction over Xiazhou, Suizhou, Yinzhou, Youzhou, and Jingzhou.In December, Xiazhou was awarded the title of Dingnan Army.In July of the third year of Zhonghe (883 A.D.), Tang Xizong granted Tuoba Sigong the Duke of Xia and gave him the surname Li.From then on, Dingnan Wuzhou and party members officially entered the stage of history.

Suizhou is one of them, and Xixia has gradually developed and grown here.Especially in the following Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Central Plains dynasty was in chaos, and there was no time to take care of the Dingnan five states far in the northwest.The party members seized the opportunity and became stronger and stronger, which should not be underestimated.

During the Northern Song Dynasty, although Dingnan Wuzhou nominally respected the Northern Song Dynasty royal family in Bianjing, it was actually a small kingdom that was completely independent, even more so than the Jiedushi at the end of the Tang Dynasty. .

Taizu and Taizong of the Song Dynasty also wanted to use troops against them, but the situation in the northwest was too complicated at that time.The Northern Han Dynasty was still standing in the east of the river, with the Khitan behind it, its strength should not be underestimated.Because it can threaten the land of Hebei, and stare at the land of Guanzhong and Henan across the Yellow River, it is the number one confidant of the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, for a period of time in the early Song Dynasty, in addition to destroying the southern countries in the Northern Song Dynasty, the most important opponent in the Northern Song Dynasty was the Northern Han Dynasty.The period of Taizu was not successful, and it was not until the period of Taizong that Liu's regime in the Northern Han Dynasty was also eradicated in one fell swoop.

Further to the northwest, there are Dingnan Wuzhou, Fuzhou Zhejia, and Linzhou Yangjia. The traditions from the Five Dynasties are still there, and none of them belonged to the Song Dynasty.It is impossible to use a large-scale military force against the Northwest if it affects the whole body.

It is precisely because of this that Dingnan Wuzhou can survive in the cracks and continue to grow.At the same time, they felt that the Northern Song Dynasty had nothing to do with them, which also fueled their arrogance.

Just at this time, Xixia produced an outstanding leader, Li Yuanhao.Lead the Northwest to grow gradually and become the largest regime in the Northwest.

Li Yuanhao is well aware of the embarrassing situation of the Dingnan Five States. If they want to survive for a long time, they must expand their living space. Only by expanding their territory can they establish a country.

To the east are the Fuzhou Zhejia and Linzhou Yangjia, as well as the Guanzhong area of ​​the Great Song Dynasty. The rash dispatch of troops will inevitably cause a strong reaction from the warlords and the Northern Song Dynasty court.

The direction of expansion can only be the west. Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, the land of Hexi has been separated from the Central Plains Dynasty, and it can be regarded as a land without an owner.Furthermore, under the Qilian Mountains in the western part of Hexi, the land is fertile and irrigated with snow water. It is a land of abundance in the desert in the northwest.If it can be obtained, Xixia's strength will definitely have a very good improvement.

But the trouble is that there is a Song Dynasty Lingxia Road in the middle, this time Li Yuanhao did not hesitate.Because Lingxia Road is a place protruding in the northwest of the Song Dynasty, it is not particularly closely related to the back of the Song Dynasty, and even feels a bit like an enclave.The Northern Song Dynasty also paid very limited attention to it, and the possibility of attacking it is still somewhat.

At that time, the emperor of the Song Dynasty was Zhenzong. As expected, he did not pay enough attention to Lingxia Road, and he hesitated in many matters such as defense and sending troops, which gave Li Yuanhao an opportunity.In the end, Lingxia Road fell into the hands of the party members, and it would be difficult to take it back.

The Lingxia Road at that time was probably the Ningxia Plain in later generations. As we all know, the Yellow River has nine bends and nourished two fertile lands, one is the Hetao Plain and the other is the Ningxia Plain.

After the party members got this fertile land of abundance, their strength increased greatly, and they continued to evacuate thousands of miles of land to the northwest.Finally, they had the strength to challenge the Song Dynasty.

In 1038 A.D., the first year of Song Baoyuan, Li Yuanhao brazenly proclaimed himself emperor and established the Dabaixia Kingdom.

It wasn't until this time that the Song Dynasty was really anxious, and hurriedly dispatched a large army to crusade, but returned without success.The final outcome is that the Song Dynasty bestowed Xixia Sui, Li Yuanhao canceled the title of emperor, and was canonized by the Song Dynasty as the Lord of Xia, nominally a minister of the Song Dynasty's vassals.

But actually?Xixia seems to be an independent country, and many times they are not even willing to be courtiers in name.It was supposed to be his own land that was lost, and the Song Dynasty was unable to regain it.Then it sounds so ridiculous to spend money to make the other party surrender to oneself in name.

It is said to be a reward, but is it actually any different from the old coins given to the Liao Kingdom?Redundancy was a long-standing problem of the Song Dynasty and an element of its demise.Where is the redundancy?Isn't it just these aspects?The weakness of the Northern Song Dynasty is vividly reflected in these places. It really makes people feel a little ashamed that a dignified dynasty has developed to this point...

Lin Zhao was in charge of peace talks with Xixia, so he had to understand the relationship between Song and Xia clearly. After seeing the information sent by the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple, and adding some understanding of his previous life, Lin Zhao felt so hateful!

It's too humiliating for the Song Dynasty to be a state, a heavenly kingdom!
In any case, Lin Zhao is a bloody man. After reading such a humiliating record clearly and completely, he felt very uncomfortable.

This situation must be changed, and the national sentiment in Lin Zhao's heart was involuntarily ignited.He felt that it was really difficult for him to continue to tolerate such a situation...

But what can I do if I am so small?Even as the envoy of the peace talks between Song and Xia, he was only in charge of the process and form of the peace talks.

As for the principled issue of the peace talks, the emperor Zhao Xu and the officials in Bianjing have already made a decision, and they just need to implement it.

The focus of this peace talk is the truce!
One sentence seems to have exposed the eagerness of the Song Dynasty to stop the war, as well as the fear of war among the bigwigs in the court. Under such circumstances, how much confidence can the peace talks have?As for the other clauses, it doesn't look like the attitude of a victorious country, at least not so tough. It seems that Bianjing is still not confident enough!
Lin Zhao shook his head helplessly. If he wanted to change the situation in the Song Dynasty, it would definitely not be possible through one peace talks!It is definitely not something that a servant of the Ministry of War who has an empty name can do.Even if you are full of ambition, but without power, everything is useless.Lin Zhao's strong desire for power was once again ignited...

This time, it can only be said that on the basis of the principles formulated by the officials and the ministers, they strive for as many benefits as possible, and that is the only way to go.My most important purpose this time is to rescue Zhewenxin, I can only talk about the others...

As for the location of the peace talks, it is not good in the territory of Song Dynasty, nor is it good in the territory of Xixia.After all, the war between the two sides has not yet completely ceased fighting, and they are in a state of hostility.Therefore, it is not suitable for envoys to go to either side, and the most suitable place is to choose the border between the two countries.

On this point, Bianjing did not have a mandatory requirement, and fully agreed to let Lin Zhao arrange it himself.After Lin Zhaosi thought about it, Gyeongju was a bit too sensitive. It is estimated that the Xixia people deliberately downplayed the impact of Liang Yibu's capture, and they would definitely not agree to be in Gyeongju.

Since Xixia is asking for Suizhou, then Suizhou is fine, and peace talks will be held on the border between the two countries.See how the Xixia people reacted?
Lin Zhao left Gyeongju temporarily, and Jing Sili was in charge of staying behind.Although it is a peace talk, after all, the war is not over yet, and it is entirely possible for the Xixia people to take advantage of the opportunity to attack. A single Liang Yibu cannot make the Xixia people completely sway, so they still need to be careful.

Lin Zhao, on the other hand, escorted Liang Yibu to Suizhou. Because there was such an important figure as the Prime Minister of the Xixia Kingdom, he did not dare to neglect, lest he might make a mistake on the way.Even in the land of the Great Song Dynasty, one should not be complacent. Wang Shao specially dispatched Liu Changzuo to lead an army of 3000 people to accompany him to guard the left and right...

3000 people marched toward the northeast, toward Suizhou...

(End of this chapter)