Chapter 1,766: Blasphemy

By the time he finished reading, it was almost dusk, and Suli She's expression could no longer conceal the shock in his heart.

Putting the unnamed book back on the table, he said excitedly: "Although I am old and decrepit, I can still cut with a lead knife, but I dare to ask for the Holy Order!"

Zhao Xu said: "As I am getting older, it is better for me to stay in Beijing. I show you this because I want you all to know that what Situ asked Dou Zhi to do before is of great importance."

"I don't know if you know anyone, but can you recommend a successor?"

Su Lishe left his seat and knelt down to Zhao Xu: "Your Majesty also said that this matter is of great importance. I think that the people in the country who know about this matter are the most important. I can achieve the great ambition of my ancestor Hong Lie, even if I am not among the white mountains and black waters.

, there is no regret.”

"Please again, Your Majesty, trust me and use my ministers!"

Zhao Xu said: "Since I know that I have this ambition, I will follow it. If there is anything that needs the court's care, I can just raise it."

Su Lishe kowtowed and said, "I dare not ask for anything else. I only hope that after your Majesty's death, I will be buried in front of the Yonghou Mausoleum."

"Yes." Zhao Xu nodded: "But I hope you will take care of your health and come back safely, with honors and honors. You can also set a role model for my officials in the court."

After saying that, he picked up a book from several cases and said: "This is what Li Kui recorded in Tartar. After I read it, I feel like I have seen all the grassland tribes personally."

"This old man knows how to take it away. We can follow this example and compile a collection of information about women's straight tribes for the reference of the court."

"I sincerely obey the imperial edict." Su Lishe took it with both hands: "I thank your Majesty for your trust!"

That night, Su Lishe kept his promise and returned to the Changchun Pavilion to rest, and at the same time brought great news to the impeachers.

With the great favor of the imperial court, His Majesty appointed Jida as the governor of the Zubu Festival, Menggentulak as the governor of the Baitar Festival, Magusu as the military governor of the Zhunbu Festival, and Aguda as the military governor of the Nuzhi Festival.

The impeacher and Magusu will represent Nüzhi and Tatar as the newly promoted vassal envoys and attend the Zhengdan Dynasty Meeting!

In the days that followed, both Xuezhe and Magusu were very busy. It had only been a month since the Great Court Meeting. On the second day, Honglu Temple sent several low-level officials to guide them in etiquette and preach the Song Dynasty's policy towards vassal states.

, as well as many laws and customs in the Song Dynasty.

For example, envoys should not be afraid of the excitement at the end of the year to send off the new year and receive the new year. Those are festive firecrackers.

Li Kui and Su Lishe, on the other hand, were at the Military Aircraft Department and the Privy Council reporting on their work and discussing strategies all day long. Zhao Xu often came to listen.

In December, the Liao envoys arrived. In addition to presenting gifts to congratulate Zhengdan, they also told the Song Dynasty that Yelu Yanxi had accepted the title of Emperor Tianzuo from the ministers. The emperor specially sent a letter of embassy to inform the Song Dynasty and thanked the Southern Dynasty for its support to the Liao Dynasty over the years.

The country's selfless help declares that the two countries will always be brothers and old states, and our Majesty will definitely take friendship as our duty.

Zhao Xu expressed his congratulations cheerfully, and told the Liao envoy his admiration for the late Daozong Emperor Yelu Hongji, saying that since he came to the throne, he "speaks frankly, visits and governs Taoism, encourages farmers and mulberry trees, builds schools, provides disaster relief and shows compassion for those in need, which is impressive."

Although they encountered misfortune during the Western Expedition, it was God's will. Generally speaking, under the leadership of Yelu Hongji, the Liao Kingdom embarked on the right path of self-development, which is a great achievement.

It is also said that since Yelu Yanxi took office, he has properly handled and resolved many conflicts at home and abroad, dealt a heavy blow to the separatist forces externally, vigorously eliminated the residual influence of the treacherous minister Yelu Yisun internally, and restored the relationship between his grandmother Xiao Guanyin and his biological father Yelu Jun.

status, vigorously promote virtuous ministers and famous generals, this is the sign of a wise king.

Zhao Xu expressed great sympathy for Xiao Guanyin's experience. When discussing with the Liao envoy, he pointed out that the then minister Xiao Weixin was very correct in saying that "Yi was virtuous, wise, dignified, and managed the palace. He also gave birth to a prince and served the country well."

Daben, you are the mother of the world! How can you be shaken by the words of a traitor to your family and your enemy?"

Then he told the Liao envoy that Wang Ding, a native of Zhuozhou in the Liao Kingdom, once compiled a "Burning Pepper Record", which was later brought to the Song Dynasty by merchants from the Liao Dynasty.

The book contains the detailed process of Xiao Guanyin's unjust case, as well as Xiao Guanyin's confession and poems at that time, and tries his best to vindicate the injustice of Empress Yide.

The literati of the Song Dynasty used it as a blueprint to create the famous drama "Returning to the Heart".

This book was probably banned in the Liao Kingdom. The Liao Emperor may not have known the truth at that time, so he specially ordered the Secret Pavilion to find this book and give it to the envoy. Please bring it back to the emperor of your dynasty.

The Liao envoy quickly thanked him.

However, what the Liao envoy didn't know was that Zhao Xu extracted Yelu Hongji's evaluation from Su You's secret memorial, which was followed by another paragraph: "Now that the order of slander has been issued, the reward for censure will be heavier."

, the evil forces marched together, thieves and flesh and blood, tribes rebelled, and there was no peace in the military. The only monks who lived for 360,000 years old were able to give blessings to 3,000 people in one day. They worshiped the Buddha without restraint and showed no concern for the country. The Liao Dynasty was conquered.

That’s it.”

As for Xiao Guanyin, Wang Ding also commented in the book that the reason for her misfortune was that she had "good music and a good ear for poetry and calligraphy." If she had not written "Hui Xin Yuan", there would have been no "Ten Fragrances".

"Ci"; if she was not good at calligraphy, she would not write erotic poems in handwriting for a while.

However, the book also admits that the "coincidence" of the poem "Reminiscence of the Past" is really difficult to explain.

However, what caught the Liao people off guard was that during the private interview, Zhao Xu was as warm as his name, as warm as the spring breeze. What he was thinking about was the harmonious relationship between the two countries and the friendship of brothers for generations. However, at the Zhengdan meeting, Tatars and Tatars appeared.

The figure of a straight woman!

Moreover, Zhao Xu seemed to be extremely interested in Tatars and women, and he successively appointed them as the fourth military envoy!

Of course the Liao envoy would protest. The Tatars were rebels of the Liao Kingdom. The Liao Kingdom was still at war with them, and the straight women were not submissive. They hoped that the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom would stand together.

Otherwise, it will encourage rebellious behavior, which is very different from the "benevolence" upheld by the Song Dynasty.

However, the Song Dynasty was very well prepared, and the Liao envoy's arguments immediately attracted countless counterattacks.

So the envoys of the Liao Dynasty had a solid experience of what is called "Song Mouth Cannon".

Cai Jing was the first to launch an attack. There was one issue that needed to be clarified first. Although the Liao and Song states were brotherly states, it did not mean that they had to hold the same stance on the issue of vassals.

The Song Dynasty's earliest rebellion against Tibet and Xixia is the best example.

The Liao Kingdom not only accepted its tribute and granted Li Yuanhao an official position, but also vigorously funded Li Yuanhao's founding of the country, constantly "mediated" and even carried out armed intervention.

The Liao Dynasty could do the first grade of junior high school, why couldn't we, the Song Dynasty, do the fifteenth grade?

There is also Goryeo. Goryeo was first a vassal of the Song Dynasty. Later, it was coerced by the Liao Kingdom and forced to sever its tributary relationship with the Song Dynasty and became an independent vassal of the Liao Kingdom.

Later, with the efforts of Goryeo's monarchs and ministers, the sea pilgrimage route was finally opened, and it became a common vassal of the two countries again. And now, it has become a unique vassal of the Song Dynasty again.

There are precedents for these, and these precedents were first set by the Liao Kingdom.

Since the Liao Kingdom made figurines before us, we cannot blame the Song Dynasty for following our example.

Xu Jiang, the Minister of Rites, had a voice as loud as a bell. Although the old man was old, his whistling skills were outstanding. His voice echoed in the hall and even caused the big golden bell to buzz in response.

General Xu stated that the Song Dynasty's attitude towards its vassals has always been very clear, that is, it does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.

As long as the vassals were within the scope of the Song tribute system and were respectful and observant, then the Song Dynasty, as the suzerain, should give them fair treatment.

As for mediation and intervention, it was limited to conflicts between vassals. When the suzerain needed to intervene, the vassal country would make a request, and the Song Dynasty would take action.

The officials and citizens of Champa City please attach this as an example.

Therefore, from the perspective of the diplomatic system, there was nothing wrong in the Song Dynasty's canonization of Tatars and women.

If the Liao Kingdom wanted the Song Dynasty to adopt a different approach, it was not impossible. From an institutional perspective, there was a way to go.

First of all, the Liao Kingdom had to place itself within the tributary system of the Song Dynasty. In other words, like the Tatar Nüzhi, it first became a vassal state of the Song Dynasty.
Chapter completed!