King of Song

Chapter 418 No cede land, no compensation

The eight-year old gift is not a small sum, especially now that the Song Dynasty is building river embankments to prevent floods and droughts. This money can be regarded as a small supplement to the Song Dynasty, and it can save a lot of money!Furthermore, it can be regarded as saving the face of the Song Dynasty and reducing the humiliation of being forced to pay compensation.

Although it's only temporary...but eight years, could it be that the Great Song Dynasty still did nothing for such a long time?Maybe it was like this before, with little progress going on for decades.But now that I have appeared, will I have no achievements in eight years?At least Lin Zhao himself was not convinced.

The Western Army, especially his goal is the Western Army, and the Northwest should become his own back garden.Under such circumstances, something must be done within eight years, and the threat of Xixia must be minimized.This is the goal set by Lin Zhao himself, and it is also his responsibility. It must be completed...

In Lin Zhao's view, it is the dignity of a country not to cede land or pay compensation.The humiliation of the late Qing Dynasty filled hundreds of millions of people in later generations with righteous indignation, and the current Song Dynasty also has the same situation to a certain extent.

Although the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun were not lost by the Song Dynasty, a hundred years have passed, but they have never been regained, leaving all the land in Hebei exposed to the Khitan's iron heel.Xixia was just a frontier vassal in the Song Dynasty, but now it has become its own country, what is the difference from ceding land?The yearly coins given to Liao and Xixia every year are no different from that indemnity.

Humiliation, really humiliation!

However, the literati and bureaucrats in the Song Dynasty didn't take it seriously. They would rather spend money to buy peace than go on an expedition to prosper and show off the prestige of our country.It is this kind of mentality that makes the disaster of national subjugation approach step by step, and the great country is in decline.Now that Lin Zhao is here, he naturally won't allow such a situation to happen.

Change, must change!

Making Sui Ci a thing of the past is the first step, and it will take him several years to complete it, and then he will aim at the throne and dominate the country.Only then can this dynasty be in charge of itself!

Stepping on Yanyun with iron hoofs, shooting Sirius with bow!
This is the courage and ambition that the emperor of the Song Dynasty should have. Lin Zhao has already set his ambition and will do everything possible to achieve it.One day, the Great Song Dynasty will also be able to enshrine wolves and live in Xuxu, and drink horses to Beihai!
Tuobashi felt a little uncomfortable. If the eight-year old gift was lost, Xixia's financial revenue would be reduced by a large amount. It is hard to say whether it can be sustained.This can be regarded as a major event related to national security. Tuobashi absolutely dare not agree, and immediately retorted: "No, if there is no year gift, there will be no relationship between monarch and minister..."

Perhaps for some unknown reason, looking at Lin Zhao's eyes, Tuobashi actually felt a strong pressure, even a little fear in his heart, so that he didn't dare to look at Lin Zhao.He could only hew and haw his objection, speaking very without confidence.

"Really? If there is no meeting ceremony and corresponding subsidies, Liang Guoxiang may not be easy to return to Xixia!" Lin Zhao smiled, looked at Tuobashi quietly, and stopped talking.Liang Yibu was the biggest trump card in Lin Zhao's hand, and as expected, Tuoba Shi was speechless at once.

"Emperor Renzong made an agreement with our former lord back then. If Xixia surrendered, the yearly gift is indispensable. Could it be that you want to go back on your word? Are you denying the promise of your ancestors?" Tuobashi has some understanding of the culture of the Central Plains, and knows that the Central Plains people are very respectful to their ancestors. In awe, he almost put on a big hat that does not violate the precepts of the ancestors.After finishing speaking, he was still a little bit proud. It depends on how Lin Zhao responds.

Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Of course the precepts of the ancestors cannot be violated. The eight-year old gift still has to be given, but Liang Guoxiang used it as a meeting gift and spent it in Song Dynasty, and it has to be returned to Da Song. In this way, it can be directly offset, and it will be reduced. Isn’t it good that the transportation is troublesome? Besides, compared with Suizhou for eight years, which one is more cost-effective? General Tuoba, what do you think?”

"You..." Tuoba Shi was very annoyed, but he held it back in the end, and was more speechless.

Lin Zhao saw it in his eyes, and already knew it in his heart, and a confident smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

One day's peace and talk to this level, naturally cannot go on.The two parted ways again.This is the outcome that has long been expected. Since it is a negotiation, it is doomed to ask for a lot of money, and the situation of paying back the money after landing is really normal.

The difference is that Lin Zhao has Liang Yi buried in his hands, coupled with his own strong aura and negotiation skills, he has completely taken the initiative.Tuobashi lacked confidence, and there was no room for bargaining.

General Tuoba was considered a heroic person in Xixia, and he was almost furious at Lin Zhao's aggressive actions. However, the Queen Mother Liang had confessed that the negotiations must be stabilized, and the key point was to return Liang Yibu. Dare to have the slightest disobedience.Therefore, no matter what, he dared not completely break his face with Lin Zhao. After walking away, he would return to the negotiating table in two or three days.

Lin Zhao was sure of this point, so he acted with ease, and kept dealing with Tuoba Shi.Tuoba Shi, who had calmed down, naturally had to bargain, claiming that in order to thank the Song Dynasty for taking care of their prime minister, he could give three years of compensation.

Not giving in an inch is of course not the answer, Lin Zhao also gave a certain amount of grace, and after several bargains, agreed to give in, reducing it to a five-year old gift.Tuobashi did not object on the spot, but asked for a reply later on the grounds that he needed to ask Xingqing Mansion for instructions.

As a result, the two sides have spent more than half a month on the negotiating table, and the weather in the northwest is getting hotter, which makes people more impetuous.

A few days later, Xixia bargained again, asking for a four-year gift.Lin Zhao directly refused, and never compromised for five years, which became the bottom line to stick to. In the end, Tuobashi had no choice but to agree.

A Liang Yibu saved the Great Song Dynasty five years of annual gift, but it was not a small sum.Of course, the peace talks are not that simple, there are still many items that need to be implemented.Xixia promised to withdraw its troops and become a minister, and not to invade again, but in return, the Song Dynasty should also open up a convenient negotiation field, and the two countries should continue to trade.

After negotiating a series of items, the two parties agreed to hand over Liang Yibu in Yangshulin three days later.He also claimed that Tuobashi was not qualified enough, and asked Liang Yibu to sign a contract with Song Dynasty on behalf of Xixia.

"The peace talks have finally come to an end!" Several officials from the Ministry of Rites who accompanied them were in a great mood. The order given to them by the imperial court was only a truce, and there was no request for benefits.That is to say, it is okay to put Liang Yibu back for nothing, but Lin Shilang is very good, and he even won five years more of the year's gift.He didn't lose face, and gained great benefits.

According to the agreement with Li Yuanhao back then, the Song Dynasty would give 25 silver silks to Xixia every year, and it would already be millions in five years.They are officials of the Ministry of Rites, and they all know these things, so they have great admiration for Lin Shilang.No wonder he was entrusted with such a heavy responsibility by the government at such a young age. He is really capable, and they have seen the verbal battles these days.

Especially now that the peace talks are successful, as long as the covenant is signed, returning to Bianjing is another great achievement.Following Lin Shilang this time is really a great contribution to picking it up.When he came, Zhang Zongyi, the minister of rites, had given instructions, which seemed to be a good thing.

The officials of the Ministry of Rites were happy, but Lin Zhao couldn't be happier. Is the war really coming to an end?Lin Zhao shook his head lightly.

Zhong Shidao keenly noticed Lin Zhao's strangeness, and asked with a smile, "Dongyang, what's wrong?"

"Uncle Yi, do you think the Xixia people agreed willingly?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.

"Of course I don't want to, but the Empress Dowager Liang has nothing to do in order to get my younger brother back." Zhong Shidao also has his own views.

"Yes!" Lin Zhao sighed softly: "In the past, when Xixia was weak, they accepted our court's rewards, and when they were strong, they wanted to plunder. But this time their plunder was not successful, and they were hostile to our court two years ago. , there is no yearly gift, the market is closed, and Xixia's economy is not good. Even if the market is open now, the income is limited after all. Without the five-year yearly gift, it can be said to be worse. How should the Empress Dowager Liang tell his party ministers what do you say?"

"Brother Dongyang means..." Zhong Shidao vaguely heard some eyebrows, and his expression became more dignified.

Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Do you think he signed the contract obediently, or took the risk? Don't forget, he asked to see Liang Yi to be buried first, and then sign the covenant. I'm afraid it will not be so smooth in Baiyanglin three days later." !"

"This..." Who would have thought that the situation would take such a turn for the worse, Zhong Shidao was also very helpless, with a helpless smile squeezed out from the corner of his mouth.

Lin Zhao patted Mr. Zhong on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "The matter needs to be further confirmed. It seems that I was right to let Uncle Ling get ready. Not only that, but you have to be ready yourself. Opportunities are rare." miss."

A look of surprise flashed in Zhong Shidao's eyes. He was born in a military family and he knew exactly what opportunity meant.If you can make military achievements in this battle, it will be of great benefit to your future and the development of your family.Zhong Shi Dao is a person with great ambitions, so naturally he will not miss it easily.

Lin Zhao smiled lightly. This is a reward for the family, and of course it is also a bargaining chip for further investment.Everything is just the beginning, leaving aside the attitude of the Zhong family, Lin Zhao really wants to witness the growth of a generation of famous generals!

Here to appease the teacher, the next step is Liu Changzuo.Lin Zhao is looking forward to this opportunity. It is not important what he gets, what is important is to try his best to benefit others. He naturally understands what he wants to get first!The last time I went to Suizhou City without warning, I hurt Liu Changzuo's face, Lin Zhao decided to give him a bigger compensation...

The land of the northwest, where people's hearts aspire, is in my hands as much as possible!
Of course, there is a crucial premise, that is Xixia's true attitude and movement.Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in all battles. I believe Mingyue Sect already has news.What Lin Zhao needs now is to be one step ahead of others and plan strategies.

No cedement, no compensation, my prosperous dynasty begins now!
(End of this chapter)