King of Song

Chapter 411 Bargaining
Lin Zhao asked for prices all over the place, and Tuobashi was a little annoyed, and the first day of the peace talks broke up like this.

"Brother Dongyang, is today going to be too much?" When he returned, Zhong Shidao was a little puzzled.Lin Zhao wanted the whole of Suizhou with one mouthful, which was a bit of a joke.

Lin Zhao said with a smile, "It doesn't matter, Suizhou Xixia will definitely not give it, it's just a joke!"

"Just kidding? My lord, can this peace talk be a joke?" Li Cheng was a little puzzled. His current identity to the outside world was a retainer and guard recruited by Lin Zhao, and no one else suspected him.

"The peace talks are not that easy. It is impossible to have any concrete results or progress on the first day." Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "Today I just deliberately find fault with Tuobashi, and I am angry from the bottom of my heart. It would be the best if there was another mistake in life. Furthermore, Xixia must be shocked in terms of momentum, lest they make some excessive demands first, and we will be embarrassed instead. I just want to see the reaction and bottom line of the Xixia people... ...Anyway, Liang Yi is buried in our hands, and the initiative is also with us!"

All of these are established strategies. Song Ting's weakness made the Song Dynasty weaker in terms of momentum.Lin Zhao didn't want to be passive because of this, so he could only intimidate the Xixia people in his aura.After knowing the noble status of his prince, Lin Zhao's confidence and momentum were even more abundant.

Master Zhong said with a smile: "I heard that brother Dongyang is eloquent, but today I really see what it means to be eloquent and eloquent."

"Are you praising me like this?" Lin Zhao joked with a smile.

"It's just that, how will Xixia react? Can this peace talk continue as usual?" Zhong Shidao was a little worried, although he was born in a family of generals, and war meant meritorious service.But if it can be resolved peacefully, that would be the best, but war is cruel after all.

Lin Zhao said with a smile, "It's hard to say what Xixia's reaction is now, let's just look at their attitude! Today Tuobashi first mentioned Liang Yibu, which shows that the Empress Dowager Liang cares about her younger brother..."

"In exchange for Liang Yibu, the Xixia people must pay the price!"

"That's natural!" Lin Zhao said leisurely: "We have to see if they readily agree and pay the price they were willing to pay before, so that we can infer their real purpose."

"Brother Dongyang, you mean that there will be changes in this peace talk?" Zhong Shidao was a little puzzled.

"That's right!" I know my own affairs, if Liang Yi hadn't buried the captured Xixia people, how could they have ceased fighting?How can you lower your face and talk about peace?Originally, they had captured Zhewenxin, so they could negotiate conditions with themselves.But now this advantage no longer exists.In addition, she took advantage of the Empress Dowager Liang in Suizhou that night, how could that woman give up so easily?

Successful peace talks?Easier said than done?
"This……"

Lin Zhao patted Master Zhong on the shoulder and said with a smile, "It's just a guess, but I have to be careful. Uncle Yi should inform Uncle Ling as soon as possible. I'll come to Fuzhou and Yanzhou to say hello. It's always good to be prepared. I don’t know if it’s a kind of chants, but I don’t want to be idle, if the Empress Dowager Liang is really angry, will the Northwest land still have constant flames of war?

"Okay!" Although things didn't work out as expected, but being a teacher didn't matter, he nodded immediately in agreement.

Lin Zhao turned around and glanced at Li Cheng. The meaning in his eyes was very obvious, and he wanted them to find out the news as soon as possible and provide evidence.In fact, at this moment, almost all of the Mingyue Sect was mobilized to serve the young master's great cause.

well!Lin Zhao secretly sighed in his heart, very helpless!

This time may be an opportunity for him, an opportunity he created unintentionally. If he seizes it, it will be very helpful to consolidate his position in the Western Army and the court.But in this way, there must be wars, soldiers sacrificed, and the people suffer. He didn't want to see such a situation.But sometimes it is so helpless, what can I do?Once successful, thousands of bones will wither, and the establishment of a dynasty is formed by the accumulation of countless bones and blood. At this moment, Lin Zhao has a deep understanding.

People are in the arena, no!It should be said that people in the temple cannot help themselves!

I can't control that much anymore, so I can only continue to bargain tomorrow!
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"He really said that?" In Suizhou City, the Empress Dowager Liang's expression was very serious. After hearing Tuobashi's report, she couldn't help showing a little more anger on her face.

Tuobashi didn't dare to show his anger, but he still had to report some things truthfully, so he nodded and said, "Queen Mother, Song envoy Lin Zhao really went too far."

"Suizhou is about to open his mouth. It's a good thing he said it!" The Empress Dowager Liang seemed to be shocked by Lin Zhao's big tone, and felt very unhappy.

Naturally, Tuobashi was caught in the middle of the dilemma. Lin Zhao had a tough attitude. What could he do?Originally, Empress Dowager Liang asked him to take the opportunity to propose that Xixia wanted to return to the entire Suizhou.But I didn't expect Lin Zhao to open his mouth first, and he was the first to get there. If he was held back, Xixia's situation would become very passive, and it would be very difficult for him to do so at the negotiating table.

"He said it was the words of the Prime Minister of the State, and he wanted to reciprocate the gifts and give it to Suizhou. He also said that the Prime Minister spent a lot of money during the Song Dynasty, which needs to be borne by us, and the cost is as much as a three-year gift." Tuobashi was cautious, although he knew Empress Dowager Liang was dissatisfied, but the envoys of the Song Dynasty still had to come up with their requests one by one.

"Interesting, it's really interesting. I didn't expect him to open his mouth like a lion!" The Queen Mother Liang was a little helpless. Naturally, the whole Suizhou couldn't give it. , would never make such a rude request, so this is not the point, nor is it the real intention.

The Empress Dowager Liang was very smart, and quickly judged that Lin Zhao's purpose was nothing more than intimidation, to add some momentum!Forget it, maybe after experiencing the Suizhou Rebellion, Tuobashi has recently become submissive, and he no longer has the arrogance of before, and it is normal for him to be inferior to Lin Zhao in terms of aura.As for the real purpose, Lin Zhao will not mention Sui Ci for no reason, that is to say, Song Dynasty wants to make a decision on Sui Ci this time?
Xixia itself is very backward, the people's life is mainly nomadic, agriculture and handicrafts are very underdeveloped, so the situation in terms of aspects is really not good.Therefore, obtaining economic benefits from the Song Dynasty is a very important aspect, and the discussion field has therefore become very important.

The Xixia people sold their cattle and sheep, leather, etc., as well as Xixia's unique green salt, to the Song Dynasty people to obtain economic benefits in exchange for some daily necessities.It can be said that Xixia is already in a state of dependence on the market. The last time it was closed for a long time because of its hostility with the Song Dynasty.

In the end, she couldn't hold it anymore, and the Queen Mother Liang surrendered to the Song Dynasty.As a result, it didn't take long, and the two countries clashed again. Although it was Li Fugui who started the war and made mistakes first, the Xixia people didn't seem to be more reasonable.In the final analysis, it is their qualifications and their own fault!

To be honest, the Empress Dowager Liang did not want the war to continue, after all, it would not be good for Xixia if it continued like this.At present, there are already complaints in the country, but what can be done?After suffering such a big loss, how can he swallow this breath easily?Furthermore, with such a dismal defeat, how many people in Xixia are waiting to see the joke, and it will have a great impact on their own status, how can they let it go?

Fortunately, there is still a little support. In the past, the Song Dynasty gave Xixia a lot of yearly gifts every year, which is actually no different from the old coins of the Liao Kingdom.It's just that Xixia became a minister, and his status is slightly lower, and he only suffers in name.In fact, there are a lot of benefits, and the Song Dynasty is equivalent to spending money to buy peace.

This year's gift is a lot of economic benefits for Xixia, and it is precisely because of this that she has the confidence to persevere.But now, Lin Zhao seems to have seen this point, and directly considers doing something with Sui Ci.Three years... Even if it is only three years, for the Song Dynasty, it may not be able to save much money, but for Xixia, it will lose a large amount of income, and the future will be even more difficult.

Empress Dowager Liang shook her head lightly. It seemed that she really underestimated Lin Zhao in the past, but this fellow did not make a move, and he grabbed the lifeline of the man.

What a hassle!

"Take care of him. You can't make any concessions on Suizhou's affairs. As for Suici's affairs, you can deal with him, but you have to wait for him to speak out before bargaining with him. Don't be too proactive. At the same time, you have to be strong, don't be overwhelmed by a brat like him." The Empress Dowager Liang thought for a long time before exhorting Tuobashi.

"Yes!" Tuobashi nodded in agreement. Facing Lin Zhao's aggressive aura, he himself was not afraid, but it was unavoidably troublesome to deal with it.Especially when it comes to some sensitive issues, it is always right to ask Queen Mother Liang first, at least I have a good idea.

Empress Dowager Liang got up and took a few steps, and continued: "You must remember, the most important thing for you now is to keep Lin Zhao steady for me, and not make him feel suspicious, do you understand?"

"Understood, I understand!" Tuoba Shi promised, she could clearly feel the power of the Queen Mother's words.

"Understood? That's naturally the best!" The Queen Mother Liang still did not forget to tell her: "But you must be careful, it's best to be watertight. Although he is young, he is as cunning as a fox. It may be seen through by him. So when you should be tough, you should be tough, and when you should be relaxed, you have to control the degree yourself! Remember, what you have to do is to bargain."

"Yes!" Tuoba Shi felt helpless, a peace talk that was originally very simple, now became very complicated and embarrassing.Is there any way to meet such an empress dowager, such an opponent, it is really helpless.Regarding where the peace talks will go, he can only shake his head slightly!
But the corners of Empress Dowager Liang's mouth suddenly became a little cruel, she has the final say on what the outcome will be!
Of course, sometimes wishful thinking can only affect the direction of development of things.But the final outcome, who has the final say may not be certain.

(End of this chapter)