The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 424 Peace Negotiations

Zhao Gou's words not only reminded all the ministers in the court, but even Song Huizong was enlightened and suddenly realized.If he hadn't been so fatuous and immoral in the past, perhaps the administration of Song Dynasty officials would not have been so dark, with factional disputes, party formation and selfishness, and many other problems.

Now these problems seem to be cleared, but they are actually hidden in the depths.As long as it doesn't show up, it doesn't matter.The most important thing right now is to form an alliance with the Kingdom of Jin and jointly discuss the crusade against the Kingdom of Liao.Now, Zhao Gou said Zhao Ji's words, so the effect will be better.

Everyone was silent, everyone understood the principle of being prepared for danger in times of peace, but it was just a long-term habit and fixed thinking, thinking that the Liao Kingdom was stronger than the Song Dynasty.Even if he talks about a great country every day, when it comes to critical moments, others are better than others. This is what Zhao Gou is most angry about.

If the Song Dynasty united as one, no matter how powerful the Jin soldiers were, such things would not happen in history. It would be a shame to the entire Song Dynasty, and it would be forever engraved in the long river of history, a lingering and indelible national humiliation.

Because of this, Zhao Gou refuted it, leaving people speechless.At this moment, Zhao Gou was full of evil spirits, even if Song Huizong was here, he did not hide his inner anger.Not only the officials were stunned, but even Song Huizong and people who were familiar with Zhao Gou looked at him in surprise.

"The failure of Emperor Taizong's conquest of the Liao Kingdom was due to many reasons!" Zhao Gou analyzed the matter solemnly, "The Song Dynasty was also at its peak at that time, but the same was true for the Liao Kingdom. Compared with the two, which one is stronger? Let's see who is weak!"

"The Great Song expedition, but the Liao Kingdom only needs to wait in full force, waiting for the exhausted Song army. How can we not win if we wait for work. The Song army is strong and strong, and there are generals who will fight on the battlefield. It is only because the Liao Kingdom has occupied the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun for many years. He knows the situation of Da Song like the palm of his hand."

"The Great Song Dynasty didn't know anything about the Liao Kingdom, how could it be undefeated!"

Zhao Gou talked eloquently, and everyone was silent, listening to Zhao Gou's analysis quietly. Even the emperor watched with a smile on his face, and did not want to disturb Zhao Gou.Because of some things, he also felt that Zhao Gou took a longer view than himself, so he let him continue talking.

"The Chanyuan alliance is a mistake in my opinion, a chance for the Liao country to cultivate its health and well-being!" Zhao Gou judged angrily, regardless of the purple face of the court minister, and then said: "The Chanyuan alliance Although the alliance has allowed Song and Liao to have a hundred years of peace, it has allowed Liao to understand the situation of the Song Dynasty better, and the Song Dynasty has provided Liao with 10 taels of silver and 20 pieces of silk every year to help the army, and they will be delivered to Xiongzhou."

"Wouldn't this be raising tigers and giving tribute to the Liao Kingdom? Is this what adults think is very good? In Zhao's view, this is simply bullying Song. Since it is a peace covenant, Da Song should not have to pay these fees. However, these are all counted by the imperial court, and then distributed to the common people!"

"If it weren't for the unstable situation in the Liao Kingdom, I am afraid that these silver, cloth, and understanding of the Song Dynasty would have torn up the covenant and invaded the Song Dynasty. If you adults think that this kind of peace is true peace, then you adults read I am afraid that reading these sage books will be in vain!"

Zhao Gou's words became more intense, not only denying the covenant made by Emperor Taizong, but also vetoing the so-called tax tribute.At this time, everyone realized that Zhao Gou was far from being as indifferent as he appeared on the surface, and it was like a different person when he mentioned this matter.

Zhao Gou was full of arrogance, standing proudly, without squinting, staring at the crowd, and even after a glance, everyone lowered their heads.Because they really didn't think about these things, they always thought that the previous covenant must never be broken.

"Then what do you think you should do when discussing an alliance with Jin Guo?" Everyone was silent, but Song Huizong asked aloud, because he felt that the timing was just right.

Zhao Gou replied: "Report to the emperor, and I will refuse to back down!"

"How to refuse to give in, let me tell you!" Song Huizong asked again.

Zhao Gou said in a deep voice: "The alliance between the Great Song Dynasty and the Kingdom of Jin this time is tantamount to seeking skins from tigers. Knowing that there are tigers in the mountain, we will go to the mountain with the tiger, because this is what must be done. The Kingdom of Jin is getting stronger and stronger, but the Song Dynasty has been stagnant. Before, there were some rebellious officials and thieves who worked as minions for tigers."

"This alliance is just to find out the reality of the Jin Kingdom. The Jin Kingdom thinks very highly of itself. The purpose of the Great Song Dynasty is very clear. It only wants to recover the Yanyun Sixteen States. If that is the case, the Jurchens will not agree easily. They will definitely ask for a contract with Song Liao Pay taxes and tributes as in the covenant."

"Since Song and Jin have formed an alliance, we can refuse to back down. We don't have to worry about Jin's rebellion, and we don't have to pay taxes. Let Jin see the fighting power of Song's army and make them fearful. This is the real deal once and for all. "

Song Huizong didn't answer, looked at the crowd, and asked indifferently: "What do you think the king of Guangping County said?"

Everyone looked at me and looked at you, they were all silent, only Zhao Yougong echoed loudly: "Report to the emperor, I agree!"

The Minister of Rites and others also followed closely behind what Zhao Gou said, and then everyone in the court also echoed, without any refutation.It was only because of the courage Zhao Gou showed, which was unprecedented in the ages. Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, no one had dared to make such a bold statement, which somewhat subverted their thinking.

"Since your lords have no objections, then Guangping County King Zhao Gou listens to the order!" Song Huizong nodded contentedly, and said, "I ordered you to be the envoy of this peace talk, to negotiate with the Kingdom of Jin, to discuss the major issues of the Liao Kingdom, and to discuss the matter of the sixteenth year of Yanyun. Regarding the recovery of the state, you have full power to handle all matters, and you don't have to go to the court, you can handle it on the spot!"

Zhao Gougong said: "I obey the order!"

"The King of Chu, Zhao Yougong listened to the order!" Song Huizong appointed again, "I ordered you to be the deputy envoy of the peace talks, and the two of you must complete it."

"I obey the order!" Zhao Yougong, king of Chu, replied.

Zhao Gou continued: "Qi Zou the emperor, I have one more request, I hope the emperor will grant it!"

"Quasi-play!" Song Huizong said with a smile.

Zhao Gou replied: "I implore the emperor to send Lu Junyi, Yue Fei and other generals back. This trip is at sea, and they need to be on the shore to respond. In addition, it is also to prevent the Liao Kingdom from sending people to make trouble. I don't know what the emperor thinks. ?”

Song Huizong replied directly: "Yes!"

Song Huizong's original intention was to let Zhao Gou take over the matter, and he just took advantage of this opportunity to push the boat along.In addition, Zhao Ji did not hesitate to agree to what Zhao Gou reported.Moreover, Song Huizong immediately drafted an order to send to various garrison places, as long as Zhao Gou wanted people, Zhao Ji would handle them one by one without any displeasure.

Zhao Gou mentioned the names of Lu Junyi, Yue Fei and others like Song Huizong, just in case.In fact, Zhao Gou's real purpose is to get Yue Fei and others to come back, just because Yue Fei is destined to fight against the Jin soldiers. With him, he can understand the enemy's situation well, and the emperor has no objection. In fact, it has been discussed long ago. Well, everything is just a matter of favor.

(End of this chapter)