Chapter 339 Summer Envoy

Zhao Shu frowned and asked: "Why did the Xixia envoy conflict with his companions?"

Sima Guang said: "I have heard about the incident. The Xia envoy Wu Zong went to Honglu Temple the day before yesterday and complained that his companion Gao Yi had made rude remarks and kept him outside for a whole night. At the same time, he cut off the food and gifts until the next day.

Introducing this matter is really against the style of the Song Dynasty."

Han Qi said: "Your Majesty, this may be the result of the Xia envoy's rude words, provoking trouble, and not necessarily causing a breach of etiquette among his companions."

Zhao Shu said: "What is the cause of this matter? We can't just listen to one side's words, right? Where is Gao Yi now?"

Sima Guang said: "Now I am waiting at home."

Fu Bi said: "Today is a banquet. Jun Shi, this matter is not a big deal. Why not discuss it later?"

Sima Guanggeng said: "Your Majesty, I think this is a big deal. The young king of Xixia came to power and did not know the state affairs. He often did things arbitrarily, relied on the frontiers, and invaded the people. If the Xia envoy's current encounter is not fair, he will definitely tell it when he returns.

My lord, I fear that peace will be hard to come by on the border this year."

Han Qi was dissatisfied: "I suggested assassinating Shaanxi Xiangyong, and we could gain 200,000 troops in a blink of an eye, but you have repeatedly stopped me. If I have troops to rely on, what should I be afraid of?"

Sima Guang said: "I have made it very clear. If tattoos are used to strengthen the army, then how can the hundreds of thousands of people tattooed with the word "Xiang Yong" in Hebei and Hedong have any effect? ​​In Hebei and Hedong, rural farmers are unbearable and have to work hard on weekdays.

It is already difficult. After tattooing, we still have to deal with conquests. According to me, it is the bad government of the previous dynasty. Not only Shaanxi cannot do it, but Hebei and Hedong should also be abolished!"

Fu Bi sided with Han Qi on this matter: "Three dynasties, Han and Tang Dynasties, all civilians served as soldiers. Therefore, even though they were many in number but poorly supported, they could still maintain control over thousands of directions and subdue all barbarians. The Tang Dynasty established

The government soldiers, especially in recent times, only followed the Five Dynasties because Tianbao was no longer able to be restored."

"Junshi only sees the suffering of the peasants. Isn't the suffering of the soldiers in the Long March even greater? Not being able to fight is one of the two, and being unable to give to the world is a disaster!"

"The redundant troops accumulated in recent times have become the biggest burden on the Song Dynasty. The imperial court can no longer afford the addition of regular soldiers. Xixia also has police, so this method is used. Don't you know the facts of these kings?"

While the argument was going on, someone from the Jingzhao Prefecture arrived. Feng Jing was the prefect of Kaifeng. He asked a few questions and came back to report: "Your Majesty, officials from the Kaifeng Prefecture came to report that the Xia envoy was at the Nanyuyuan Shooting Range.

There was a conflict with someone.”

Now, if you don’t take it seriously, you have to take it seriously. Fu Bi is Feng Jing’s father-in-law, and he speaks casually: “Who caused the conflict with him?”

Feng Jing said: "Returning to our Lord, it is Gao Zhisheng, the envoy of Dali, Atunmi, the tribute envoy of Jizhou Prefecture, and Su Yousu Mingrun, the transfer judge of Kuizhou Prefecture."

Han Qi and Fu Bi looked at each other: "Has Su Mingrun returned to Beijing?"

Su Song was a rookie next to Zhao Shu. He also accompanied him this time. He went out and said to Zhao Shu: "I know this. Meishan has excellent printing. I visited Su Mingyun because of the "Illustrated Book of Materia Medica" and asked Su Mingyun to do it as soon as he returned to Beijing.

Come and meet me.”

"This son is young, and he came from the countryside. He is not very familiar with the imperial regulations. When he returned to the capital, the imperial court had already dismissed, so I asked him to wait until the seven-day vacation is over before going to the central government and the Ministry of Personnel to report on his duties."

"Your Majesty, this son may be unruly in etiquette, but he is knowledgeable and far superior to his ministers. He is a rare talent in our Song Dynasty. Even if he has a slight fault, I beg your Majesty to take pity on his young age and treat him leniently."

Hearing a slight cough behind the curtain, Zhao Shu turned sideways and saluted: "Please give me your instructions, Queen Mother."

The voice of Empress Dowager Cao behind the curtain said: "There is no conclusion yet on what is right and what is wrong. We must know the ins and outs of the matter before we can deal with it."

Han Qi responded: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, according to the report from the Kuizhou Road Transportation Department, the people of Kui know that Xiao Su Tanhua is leaving the post, and all the Han and barbarians gathered in front of the state government office to appeal and request to stay in office."

"After Xiaosu Tanhua found out, he hung up his seal at the state government office overnight and left Kuizhou early. He will not be someone who disregards the dignity of the court."

Fu Bi calmly gave Han Qi a flying knife: "Xiao Su asked Han Qi to do trial production before, and his original intention was the same. Therefore, I believe that he will not act like Meng Lang, so why not ask Xuan Zhi."

Zhao Shu also nodded: "It makes sense, let them do it."

Feng Jing hurried down and soon brought everyone up.

Su You, Gao Zhisheng, and Yelvren were calm and relaxed, while Atunmi and Wu Zong looked unhappy. Wu Zong's hands were dripping with blood and had just been hastily bandaged, so he seemed to have suffered the most.

Zhao Shu looked at the companion beside Wu Zong: "Oh? Di Dianzhi, are you there too?"

Di Yong stepped forward and saluted: "Your Majesty, I mishandled you, please punish me."

Zhao Shu waved his hand: "As long as you are here, let me tell you the whole story."

Di Yong then straightened up: "Your Majesty, please inform all the ministers, this shooting music is to accompany the Xia envoy as I am."

"According to the story, in the shooting music of Nanyuan, the companion of the Song Dynasty guided the envoy to fire the crossbow, and then led the bow to accompany him."

"First, after the Khitan envoy fired the crossbow, he talked about the differences between bows and crossbows. He thought that the crossbow was very weak and its firing was not as fast as the carved bow."

Fu Bi asked Yelu Renxian: "Your Majesty, was this the case at that time?"

Yelvren smiled first and said, "Did Mr. Di ask about the fight that Di Bandang said, or about the quality of the crossbow?"

Of course, Fu Bi would not give Yelv Ren another chance to despise the crossbow, and said: "Of course it is what Di Bandang said, what happened in Nanyuan today."

Yelvren nodded first: "That's true."

Fu Bi took a deep look at Yelv Renxian, then turned to Di Yong and said, "Di Dianzhi, go on."

Di Yong said: "Xiao Su Tanhua was watching archery in the crowd. Because the Khitan envoy said this, he explained to the onlookers around him that even though the crossbow is not as powerful as the bow, it takes ten years to train an archer, and the training of a crossbowman

It only takes four months to cultivate. Therefore, we should not only consider the power of the equipment, but also add these factors. As for the power, other methods can be used to make up for it."

Zhao Shu, Han Qi, Fu Bi, and even Sima Guang, Su Song and others were all impressed.

Han Qi smiled and said, "What happens after that?"

Di Yong said: "After Xiao Su Tanhua explained it like this, the people watching were naturally relieved. At this time, Xia asked him to take the bow without authorization and fired three arrows in a row, and then... said that I, the people of the Song Dynasty, are used to talking loudly and looking arrogant.

"

All those present were very senior people in the city and did not speak. Only Han Qi asked coldly: "Envoy Xia, are you wrong about what you said?"

Wu Zong covered his palms and blushed: "I'm not arrogant!"

Han Qi sneered and said: "Then we, the Song Dynasty people, are used to talking loudly, are you sure?"

Wu Zong turned his head to the side and stopped talking.

Zhao Shu looked at the person with outstanding appearance, then at Wu Zong, with a look of disgust on his face: "Di Dianzhi, continue."

Di Yong said: "At this time, Lord Gao of Dali opened his mouth and said that a crossbow is actually no worse than a bow, and then...then he and Xiao Su Tanhua and General Adun, three people and three crossbows, fired one breath at a time."

Then he showed a bewildered look, raised his head and said: "Fire forty-five arrows in a row, and every arrow hits the red heart! General Atun, what a master shot!"

"This is unreasonable!" Han Qi was immediately furious: "How dare you speak such nonsense before the emperor! Do you really think that you are a hero, and you can't kill him?!"

Di Yong smiled bitterly and cupped his hands: "Mr. Sir, every word of what I just said is true. It was in full view of everyone at the time. How dare I make it up?"

But when Fu Bi saw everyone, even Wu Zong and Yelu Ren didn't refute, he was shocked: "Really?"

Di Yong said: "The method used by General Adun and Gao Houye Su Tanhua is extremely clever. The two of them only care about winding the strings, and General Adun only focuses on inducing the strings. They work together skillfully. As soon as that...that kind of rhythm comes out...anyway, I am amazed.

"

Before Han Qi could ask more questions, Fu Bi quickly tugged on his sleeve and asked, "What about the follow-up?"

Di Yong was also extremely excited: "The follow-up was naturally filled with cheers from the onlookers. Xiao Su Tanhua explained to everyone that our weapons of Song Dynasty are actually not weak. They only need enough training and proper use methods. Crossbows,

It’s not that I can’t compare to a strong bow, sir!”

Fu Bi quickly waved his hand to stop Di Yong: "Tell me the follow-up!"

"Oh." Di Yong couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and a little angry: "After losing this battle, the Xixia envoy made rude remarks. His original words were that when the young emperor of our family prepares troops and launches an army to investigate the crime, the Huangkou child will know that something is wrong.

Got it!"

"Insolent!" Han Qi and Fu Bi shouted angrily in unison.

Han Qi was furious: "If you dare to say such heart-wrenching words, won't Xixia have any ministers who can serve as envoys?! Your Majesty, please let me go to the northwest. Let's see what Liang Zuo dares to do!"

Zhao Shu raised his hand to stop him: "Envoy Xia, is there any error in what Di Dianzhi said?"

Wu Zong's face was pale and dejected: "I...I just spoke out of anger."

But in a blink of an eye, there was a look of resentment on his face: "Since entering the Song Dynasty, has the Song Dynasty ever shown any respect to me, Xixia? First, they prevented me from worshiping, and were impolitely detained in the outer stable. Later, there were no cups and plates, and we were hungry for a whole day.
Chapter completed!