I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 208 The special envoys of Liao and Xia were scolding each other on the street, while Su Liang sat and watched the show.
When Song and Liao jointly attacked Xia, Song was not necessarily the hunter, but might be the prey of Liao and Xia.

These words suddenly silenced the entire hall.

The ministers thought about it carefully, and the more they thought about it, the more it made sense.

Once Xixia is forced to implement the strategy of strengthening the wall and clearing the country, the front line and time of this war will be extended infinitely.

All three parties will enter a protracted war.

Fighting to the end, fighting for national strength and money.

Three months later, Xixia will most likely be in a state of semi-waste, but Song and Liao will also be severely short of food and grass supplies.

The Song Dynasty relied on its strong family background to continue to raise food and recruit people.

It can last another three months.

But if the Liao Kingdom continues to squeeze its people, civil strife will inevitably break out.

By then, the Liao Kingdom will definitely set its sights on the Song Dynasty.

The rich cities on Hebei and Jingdong roads will likely become supplies for the Liao Kingdom.

As long as Xixia is still alive.

In order to survive, he will definitely go to the northwest border to plunder.

When people are on the verge of starvation, they can do anything.

The country will be more like this.

After Zhao Zhen thought for a while, he said, "What Jing Ming said makes some sense."

The ministers in the palace also nodded.

No one expected that Su Liang could analyze the current military situation so thoroughly.

Xia Song suddenly became anxious.

"Guan Jia, what Su Liang said is actually the worst case scenario."

"We can definitely make an agreement with the Liao Kingdom that within three months, if we cannot destroy the Xia, we will no longer pursue it. Even if we cannot destroy the Xixia, we can expand our territory and occupy a large amount of land in the Xixia to weaken the power of the Xixia. And then gradually eat away at it!”

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to complete Taizu Taizong's unfinished business. Do we dare not fight because we are worried about the Liao army going south? Once the Xixia Dynasty is stable, it will be difficult for us to attack them again!"

Immediately, he looked at Su Liang.

"Su Liang, if this is not done and Xixia repeatedly invades the border in the future, causing continuous wars in the Song Dynasty and the decline of national power, you will be the sinner of the Song Dynasty!"

Xia Song's words were not only directed at Su Liang.

At the same time, he also told the officials in the palace and Zhao Zhen who was sitting above.

No one of the sinners of the Song Dynasty could bear this crime.

If the Song Dynasty sat on the sidelines this time, it would lead to the growth of Xixia in the future and its invasion of the northwest border.

Then everyone here will be responsible for today's inaction.

Zhao Zhen frowned.

This matter was related to the fate of the Song Dynasty, so he had to be cautious, but he became hesitant after hearing Xia Song's words.

The other courtiers also began to think again.

Su Liang thought for a while and stood up again.

"Officials, the main factor that determines whether we fight or not is whether we can make a profit?"

"We analyzed with the best results, we destroyed Xixia within three months, and then divided the Xixia territory equally with Liao."

"This move is indeed a great achievement in opening up new territories, but from the current point of view, it is not worth it at all!"

All the ministers looked at Su Liang.

"Xixia is already poor and weak, mainly engaged in animal husbandry and salt industry. After the war, it will definitely be devastated. We will spend a lot of manpower and financial resources to control the Dangxiang and Qiang people. If the country is rich and the people are sufficient, it will not be a big problem."

"But the problem is that after this war, our treasury is also in deficit. In addition to causing a large number of soldiers and their families to die, many people will be displaced, leading to rampant bandits and constant rebels."

"In order to get a piece of bad land and some unruly people in Xixia, the price we paid was unrest among the people, a weak country and poor people, and constant civil strife. It will probably be difficult to recover for several years. Is it worth it?"

"The imperial court can't afford it, and neither can the people of the Song Dynasty!" Su Liang raised his voice and looked at Xia Song.

Xia Song also stared at Su Liang.

"It's a woman's opinion! Liao is in the same situation as us, even worse than us. If they can bear the price, can't we?"

Su Liang shook his head.

"cannot!"

"When Liao was weak in national power, they dared to massacre all the Dangxiang and Qiang people. They could kill countless rebels regardless of the life and death of the poor people in Liao. Can we?" Su Liang looked at Zhao Zhen who was sitting on top.

The corner of Zhao Zhen's mouth trembled slightly, he shook his head and said: "We, the Song Dynasty, are certainly different from the barbarians!"

Xia Song's momentum couldn't help but drop.

He has understood.

It's not that he lost to Su Liang's eloquence, but that Su Liang took a longer-term view and was more beneficial to the Song Dynasty.

Looking at the expressions of Zhao Zhen and the ministers, Xia Song knew that it was irreversible.

He exhaled a breath and said: "With such a God-given opportunity, we can't destroy Xixia. Are we just waiting for them to grow stronger?"

"It is not immortal, but it cannot be destroyed now! A few days ago, the officials issued an edict to build Xihe Town in the northwest, which is already laying out the plan. We must use commerce, culture, customs, and living habits to slowly educate those Qiang people People, party members, let them predict the good things of the Song Dynasty. Then, when our country is rich and powerful, and we can fully bear the military expenditure to destroy Xia, it is just a matter of convenience to deal with Xixia, even if we recover Yanyun, it is not impossible!"

At the moment, none of the officials knew that Xihe Town was built to attack Xixia.

Su Liang said again: "Now it is unprofitable to unite with Liao, it will waste people and money, and there is a hidden danger of national chaos. It is better to stay out of the matter and sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

……

Except for Xia Song, all the officials agreed with Su Liang's suggestion.

This time.

Even Zhang Fangping and Song Xiang, the two scholarly princes, looked at Su Liang with bright eyes.

In the past, they thought that Su Liang was smart, talented, maverick and lucky, which was why he was favored by the official family.

But in Su Liang's debate with Xia Song today, they saw Su Liang's military ability and political structure.

At this moment, they were so impressed that they fell to the ground.

Wen Yanbo had seen Su Liang turn the tide on his own several times, and he sighed in his heart: Fortunately, Su Jingming was young, otherwise he would have been the prime minister.

Ouyang Xiu saw that Xia Song on the side did not express any opinions, and couldn't help but said: "Officials, I feel that Su Jingming is a bit unqualified to be a Taiwan remonstrator. He also has the ability to be in charge of military and state affairs."

Hearing this, Xia Song's face turned dark.

Ouyang Xiu's words were very damaging.

Who is in charge of military affairs in the current dynasty?

Privy envoy also.

All the officials on the side held back their laughter.

Zhao Zhen just pretended not to hear this.

After coughing twice, he said: "I know how to reply to the Emperor of Liao."

"Just now, the debate between Prime Minister Xia Shu and Yu Shi Su was very exciting. Both of them are for the Song Dynasty. Their loyalty is obvious. Please don't have any grudges in private!"

"I understand." Xia Song and Su Liang handed over their hands at the same time.

……

That night.

Zhao Zhen rewarded Xia Song and Su Liang respectively with eight cakes, small dragon and phoenix tea, which attracted the envy of all the ministers.

As for Yeluqing, Zhao Zhen had ordered Xia Song to give him an explanation.

"If the Song Dynasty and the Song Dynasty don't help each other, Quan should be ignorant."

When Xia Song was with Yelu Qing, he naturally praised himself and belittled Su Liang, which also made Yelu Qing hate Su Liang.

……

On the 24th of the twelfth lunar month, the Stove Lord ascends to heaven.

The people in Bianjing City bought wine, paper money, and stove horses to burn for sacrifice.Those who are rich will ask a monk or Taoist priest to chant sutras, while those who are poor will buy some wine and food to serve the Stove Lord.

It can be regarded as saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, and praying for God's blessing.

Su Liang never liked these trivial matters, and they were basically handled by Tang Ze and Tang Wanmei.

Whenever Su Liang traveled far away, Tang Wanmei would go to the temple to pray for blessings.

She believes this.

He also often prays for Su Zimu. Su Zimu is nearly two years old and has no disaster or illness.

At this time, there is no need to click on the censor's head anymore.

Except for some ceremonial matters, other matters have basically stopped.

Tang Jie knew that Su Liang didn't like the etiquette regulations, so he didn't ask him to do anything.

So, these days.

Su Liang's family of three sat on a carriage and wandered around Bianjing City, tasting delicious food, admiring the scenery, and experiencing some parent-child fun.

Su Liang even took Su Zimu to visit the southern suburbs market and Baijia College.

Su Zimu was fat and white because of Tang Wanmei's care, and his eyebrows still had Su Liang's intelligence.

It can be said that everyone loves him.

There are many people who want to marry the baby, want to be Mr. Su Zimu, and want to recognize him as their godson.

Su Liang also took Su Zimu to Ouyang Xiu's house. Ouyang Xiu was so happy that he almost didn't let Su Zimu stay at his house overnight.

……

On the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, the teahouse opposite Sangjia Wazi.

Su Liang and Uncle Cao Yan were sitting in a single room on the second floor, drinking tea and chatting when a burst of noise suddenly came from outside.

Su Liang came to the window to take a look.

It turned out that two carriages traveling in the opposite direction collided.

Seeing that the problem was not serious, he was about to leave the window when he suddenly saw an acquaintance coming out of the carriage.

This person is Yeluqing, the special envoy of the Liao Kingdom.

Yeluqing rubbed his head, as if he had been hit.

With a dark face, he cursed at the other side: "You are so blind that you dare to bump into me. Do you know who I am?"

The Liao people had always been cruel and domineering, and Yeluqing had been in a depressed mood for the past two days, so he opened his mouth to curse.

At this time, a person walked out of the carriage on the opposite side.

Su Liang took a closer look and couldn't help but feel happy.

Sitting in the opposite carriage turned out to be Yang Shousu, the special envoy of Xixia.

Yang Shousu is an old acquaintance of the Song Dynasty.

He is a Han nationality and was Yuan Hao's counselor.After the peace negotiations between Song and Xia, he went to Song Dynasty many times to negotiate the border disputes between Song and Xia and the return of prisoners.

Yang Shousu was a typical pro-Song and anti-Liao faction.

On the opposite side, Yeluqing was an anti-Xia and pro-Song faction.

The two are also old enemies.

"Yeluqing?"

"Yang Shousu?"

The two exclaimed at the same time, and then looked at each other with disdain.

Su Liang was so excited that he suddenly ran to the door and said to a guard: "At this time, two people are quarreling on the street downstairs. If any officials from the Imperial City Department and Kaifeng Government Office come to break up the fight, they will immediately use my Stop them in name, and if they have any questions, let them come to me. As long as the two parties are not fighting with weapons or bleeding, we must not break up the fight!"

Immediately, the guard came downstairs.

Cao Yi on the side looked at the two people below and asked doubtfully: "Jing Ming, who are these two people?"

Su Liang walked to the window and said with a smile: "One is the special envoy of the Liao Kingdom, and the other is the special envoy of the Xixia Kingdom. There is a good show to watch!"

"what?"

With excitement on his face, Cao Yi immediately picked up the dried fruits on the table beside him and walked to the window.

At this moment, both Yeluqing and Yang Shousu got off the carriage.

Yeluqing took the lead and said: "Yang Shousu, don't you have a good eye? The road is so wide, why did you hit my car? Please apologize to me quickly!"

"Humph!"

Yang Shousu snorted coldly.

"Yeluqing, this is the Song Dynasty, not your Liao Kingdom. You have no control over how I walk!"

"I can't care? You Xixia people have always been barbaric! Your behavior is completely embarrassing your country's leader Yuan Hao. Oh... no, Yuan Hao is already dead!" Yeluqing smiled. said.

While talking, Yeluqing touched his nose, hoping that Yuan Hao was killed by his son's nose cutting.

These words instantly aroused Yang Shousu's anger.

"Are we barbaric? Don't you Liao people also compete with cattle and horses for food every day? When you come to Song Dynasty, you feel like you are a scholar-bureaucrat wearing a long gown? I can smell the smell of horse urine on you from a long way away!"

The two of them were very loud.

Soon it attracted many onlookers, and it was known that one of the two was from Liao and the other from Xixia.

"Fart, how can you, a small vassal country of Xixia, compare with me, Daliao!"

"Four years ago, during the Battle of Hequ, I don't know which country's king was the one who fled with more than ten cavalry. I heard that he would touch his nose when he wakes up now. It is so shameless for such a defeated country to dare to become a big country! "

"You...you...the former leader of your family raped his daughter-in-law, killed his wife and children, and even killed his own mother. Such a deformed country should have been extinct long ago. I'm afraid you don't even know who your biological father is!"

"You are a bastard! No matter how shameless you are, you are still the Liao Kingdom. The year before last, you pretended to give me grain to farmers on the border, but it turned out that it was all cooked. This despicable thing is completely animal behavior, no, No beast can do it!"

"Don't frame me. Do you have evidence? How about we go to your master's side to argue the case? Do you dare? Don't think you can hug Song's lap. I, Liao Ruo, send troops to attack Xia. A small country like you, It will be destroyed within a month!”

"Haha... What a joke. If you have the guts, just send troops! How can we Xixia soldiers be afraid of defeated generals like you? If you dare to come, I will definitely cut off your nose this time!"

"Don't talk nonsense, what do you have in Xixia? A bedwetting king, a illegitimate queen mother, a fearless and foolhardy prime minister, and a bunch of trash from the Dangxiang clan who only eat and don't eat!"

……

The two cursed each other on the street and stabbed each other in the heart.

At this moment, they no longer care about their own face, but want to argue with each other in words so as not to embarrass the country.

Of course, both of them have a bottom line at the moment: they cannot do anything.

Once you take action, things will become a big mess, and the trouble will inevitably last forever.

And this moment.

Officials from the Imperial City Department and Kaifeng Mansion stood far away.

They will never break up a fight if no one is armed or if casualties are imminent.

The people of the Song Dynasty were very happy to hear this.

Their feeling is: Xia and Liao are both shameless, but Song has true character.

Su Liang and Cao Yi were sitting at the window, eating dried fruits and listening with gusto.

When officials of the Song Dynasty scolded each other, they should pay attention to being reserved, leaving blank spaces, not involving family members, and preferably using allusions.

The Liao Xia envoy's rude curse words opened their eyes to the two of them.

It sounds very different.

Su Liang murmured: "When you hear these two scolding each other, you know how ugly Liao Xia is."

At this time, Cao Yi suddenly pointed not far away and said with a smile: "Jingming, look, it's Sang Jiawazi who is performing a comedy show. They have already written down the scoldings in their small notebooks. I'll look back later. Give them some material to try to make it more vivid.”

"Haha, what a good idea." Su Liang couldn't help but feel happy.

The so-called burlesque is a kind of folk art (the predecessor of cross talk) that relies on funny lines.

Due to the openness of the Song Dynasty, it has developed into a song that mainly satirizes political affairs and pokes fun at high-ranking officials, and is deeply loved by the people.

Lu Yijian, Zhang Dexiang, Xia Song, Han Qi and others have all been ridiculed and ridiculed.

Once the matter is turned into a farce.

The shame of Yeluqing and Yang Shousu would spread throughout the Song Dynasty and even spread to Liaoxia.

(End of this chapter)