Chapter 675 Song and Liao peace talks

Chen Yuan did not respond. The problem with Japan was a natural thing. If the Song army wanted to destroy the Emperor Zunren who was still in Hokkaido, it would be easy. Keeping him until now is to keep the entire Japan in a state of war.

War is a good thing. It not only makes oneself rich, but also solves some things that seem difficult, such as incorporating Japan into the territory of the Song Dynasty.

Although these little Japanese were short, they had a lot of ambitions at that time. Their long-term aggrieved on a small island made it impossible for them to accept any foreign force.

In their hearts, the Emperor is the greatest god and omnipotent. After Na Ren announced his successor to the Emperor in Hokkaido, some difficulties arose in the war. Most of the warriors who joined the Ma Kingdom for various reasons did not work on the battlefield, and even helped the enemy, deliberately left the weapons given to them by the Song army on the battlefield, and supported their Emperor in this way.

It was different at that time. Under Chen Yuan's instruction, the battle against horses was quite difficult. Every time he went to Hokkaido, he always returned home for various reasons. More than 100,000 Japanese warriors died in that land.

After several years of war, even if both sides pay attention, death and injury are inevitable. After seeing the blood, there is nothing to be polite. Gradually, the samurai's admiration and nostalgia for the emperor were shattered by them in repeated battles.

Most of the older generation of warriors have died in battle or become disabled, while the new generation of warriors is more acceptable to Tsuma, not the disabled emperor who beat their father and brothers to the next generation.

Now that the time is almost done, Chen Yuan asked Ji Xin to propose to surrender to the Song Dynasty first, to see the reaction of the Song Dynasty and the reactions of the Japanese.

Wen Yanbo naturally would not know Chen Yuan’s thoughts. At this time, Wen Yanbo took the position of Privy Councilor, and he was destined to ask Chen Yuan to start a series of cooperation in the future. Things in Japan, things in Goryeo, things in Ancient, things in Java, things in Java.

The Song Dynasty's foreign relations did not become simple because of the war. On the contrary, from this time on, the Song Dynasty's foreign relations entered a new stage. When the country became strong, others would listen to what you said, and they would also face new challenges at that time.

If you come to negotiate with you with the Liao Kingdom and Dangxiang in the past, there will be no one who wants money and land, but some soft knives behind them and the small movements under the table are even more difficult to deal with than before.

The Song Dynasty had to learn to use some small moves to deal with the other party's small moves. Even if it looked a bit shameless and did not look like the style of a scholar-official, this was the best and the only way. The negotiation between countries was the interests, and the comparison was the fist. There was no eternal friendly country, and there would be no gentleman's jiā.

On July 18th, the Song army entered Zhongjing. What greeted the Song army was not the rolling stones and wood thrown by the Liao people from the city, but the firecrackers that had been arranged on both sides of the streets. Wen Yanbo took the lead in entering the city, and was the first general of the Song army to step into Zhongjing.

Then there was the Renzong brigade, with personal soldiers guarding both sides of the street very tightly. Except for a few Liao generals who were searched, they could walk to the front of Renzong's horse for more than ten steps.

In the afternoon of that day, Renzong sat on the chair made by the Liao emperor in the former capital of the Liao people and met envoys from various countries.

When he looked at the messengers with different skins and appearances worshiping under his feet, Renzong really felt a sense of accomplishment.

Next, we will discuss some things that require Renzong to make an opinion, such as what to do with the Liao people in the future. The envoys in Xiao Tatar were still waiting for Renzong's reply in Zhongjing. When the Song army did not have enough horses to support them in the marching of the grassland, peace talks with the Liao people became the only choice for the Song army.

The generals of the Song Dynasty also understood this point. If they used two tis to run into the grassland to race against the Liao horse, they might throw away all the fruits they got. Now they must reach an agreement with the Liao people.

Renzong proposed to the envoys of the Liao Kingdom that the current state of war between the two sides could be ended. The Liao people must admit that the territory actually occupied by the Song army was the territory of the Song Dynasty, which is a prerequisite for negotiations between the two sides. Only when the Liao people agreed to this point can they find the position of the negotiating table.

As for what price the Liao Kingdom had to pay for the Song Dynasty to put Yelu Hongji back, this was a matter of detail. It was necessary for both sides to sit at the negotiating table and talk in detail before they could decide.

The Liao people were responsible for the negotiations, and Renzong of the Song Dynasty gave the matter to Wen Yanbo, Di Qing, and Chen Shimei.

Wen Yanbo was a little excited. Although he had discussed things with other countries before, it was all under the command of others, and his last deputy cooperated with him. Today was his first appearance as the protagonist. He sat on the chair. He was really happy. Looking at Zhang Li and several envoys sent by Xiao Tatar, Wen Yanbo first took a sip of tea to suppress his emotions, and then said: "Mr. Zhang, this time our emperor asked me to negotiate with you. If you have any opinions, you can tell me. If Mr. Zhang is dissatisfied with me, you can directly make a request to replace us."

This is just a politeness in advance. Zhang Li will not propose a replacement. Even if he proposes it, the Song Dynasty will not agree. Zhang Li is too familiar with the opening remarks in this negotiation. He smiled slightly: "Where is Lord Wen, Lord Wen is an important minister of the Song Dynasty court. Moreover, I have heard the name of Lord Liao many times in Liao. Knowing that Lord Wen is not only talented, but also leading the army and fighting wars has really opened my eyes. I believe that I can find a suitable way with Lord Wen to solve the problems we both are facing now."

Wen Yanbo smiled at Zhang Li's compliment, but didn't say anything. The conditions for the Liao people were very simple, that is, they had to let Yelu Hongji go back. It was impossible to agree to them immediately. Renzong said it very clearly. Even if he wanted to let Yelu Hongji go back, he would wait until he returned to Bianjing to see the people's sentiment before making a decision.

What Wen Yanbo had to do was to keep the Liao people at the negotiating table, let both sides keep a communication-friendly én, and wait for the development of the Liao situation.

"There is no need to say anything extra. Lord Zhang, let's talk straight to you."

Zhang Li nodded: "This war has brought great harm to your country and us. The main reason is that the responsibility is on our side. After all, we started the battle first. But until now, we hope to stop fighting with your country and sit down and solve the problem. After all, the friendship between our Song and Liao dynasties for more than 100 years is hard-won."

What is the friendship between Song and Liao for more than 100 years? When Zhang Li said this, Chen Yuan felt like he wanted to laugh, and Wen Yanbo's body next to him also moved slightly. He called the invasion of the Liao Kingdom to the Song Dynasty as friendship. The suffering of the people on the border for more than 100 years can best interpret all this friendship.

Zhang Li could say this with a dignified look on his face, and he was considered a talent. Wen Yanbo coughed and said, "We in the Song Dynasty have always liked peace. After the signing of the Tanyuan Alliance, our Song Dynasty has always abide by the treaty. It is your repeated destruction of the agreement we reached."

Zhang Li nodded: "Yes, so we know that this time we have to take responsibility for our faults. We have given up the Yanyun area, and even we have given up near Zhongjing. The Queen Mother's imperial decree was very clear. As long as the Song Dynasty promised to let the past be without blame, we are willing to return to the grassland and never step into the territory of the Song Dynasty forever."

Wen Yanbo tapped his hand on the table: "Mr. Zhang, the most critical question now is, how can we believe your guarantee? During the Tanyuan Alliance, Empress Dowager Xiao of Liao and Emperor Zhenzong of our dynasty also swore to the heavens. What was the result? The small-scale invasion began in the second year."

The Song Dynasty had a little bit of a niche attitude, but Zhang Li knew that he had to endure the sharp words of the Song Dynasty younger generation, who was much younger than him, because that was the power of the person.

Now I have to settle things immediately and let Yelu Hongji go back so that Xiao Talis can be justified and she can resist Yelu Niegulu who has retreated into the northwest of the grassland.

The matter was really urgent. Xiao Talis asked Yelu Biru to trick Yelu Negulu back, but Yelu Biru came back alone, and Yelu Negulu cut off all the prominent things on his body and put them in a large jar and sent them back.

There is also a bloody typing under the jar, "death"

That was Yelu Negulu's letter of war. This incident made the Khitan ministers who were already very dissatisfied with Xiao Talis even more suspicious. Xiao Talis must let Xiao Talis explain clearly what was going on and why Yelu Negulu suddenly turned against him.

Where can Xiao Tats say it clearly? There is only constant information spreading to these ministers by Yelu Negulu through various channels. Now Xiao Tats can be said to be surrounded by enemies. If Yelu Hongji cannot go back, there will be no hope at all.

Zhang Li couldn't let others hurt Xiao Talis. Although everyone regarded Xiao Talis as a demon as soon as this happened, she was still so pure and beautiful in Zhang Li's eyes, just like the immortal nv on earth.

"What kind of expression does your country need us to make?" Zhang Li looked at Wen Yanbo and asked. As long as Wen Yanbo spoke, he would definitely do it. Because for the current Liao Kingdom, the situation was so bad that it could not be broken any more.

"Let us tell you what you do, it seems that you are a little insincere? I always thought that your Liao Kingdom had already thought of a suitable solution."

Zhang Li was a little embarrassed. This tone was used by people from Liao. Now the Song people told them in turn that Zhang Li could not accept the change of horns for a while.

Wen Yanbo smiled casually: "Since neither of us is prepared for this, let's leave it to discuss it if we have a plan in the future. Let's discuss other things first."

Zhang Li frowned. This was just as Wen Yanbo said. The people of Liao had to find a way to make the Song Dynasty believe that what they said would fulfill. If this was not agreed, would there be anything else to discuss?
Chapter completed!