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First Acquaintance with the Temple Chapter 269: Ransom

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    Chapter 269 Ransom Ouyang smiled and said: "The Liao people know that the two countries are at war and do not make things difficult for them. Besides, Yelu Chun and his wife Wei Chen both know each other, and Yelu Dashi and Wei Chen also have a good relationship. Li Chuwen  He was once a partner of Wei Chen, and he is now in private contact with me, Da Song, and he doesn't want Wei Chen to get into trouble. " "You didn't stay in Liao for a long time, but you did well." Ouyang said modestly: "That's it.  I want everyone to give you face." Zhao Yu said: "I heard that you wrote to General Han and demolished all the casinos after entering Linhuang Mansion, leaving only Happy Valley.  Right?" "Your Majesty is wise, this Xiao Ganyun is a familiar friend of Wei Chen." Zhao Yu was helpless. This man didn't know anything wrong: "Go down first and receive the order later, and come out as soon as possible." "Yes."  Of course, you can send someone else there, but that will take too much time for negotiation.  Ouyang worked quickly and efficiently, and as Ouyang said, there was only one official in the Song Dynasty who had personal relations with Khitan officials.  Although they were personal friends many years ago, we can still talk to each other after all.  The most important thing is that Zhao Yu does not want to affect the strategy towards Liao.  ¡­ ¡­ Eight hundred Forbidden Army guards, plus two old men, Zhang San and Li Si, quickly came out.  The people still didn't know the news. When they saw that Ouyang was serving as an imperial envoy again, they all started talking about what the reason was.  Zhang San and Li Si came to Liao for the first time, and Ouyang also came after a long time. ? Judging from the occupied areas, the people are still very cooperative.  A bit original.  It doesn¡¯t matter who is the boss, the common people have to pay taxes.  Even the Khitans didn't care about Han rule. Ouyang chatted with some people and didn't see how much these people cared about national affairs.  Instead, they care about people's livelihood issues such as jobs and prices.  Due to the local tax exemption, under the influence of the Si family, some businesses moved in, and the people still welcomed the Song Dynasty's rule.  This is a very strange phenomenon that may only appear in China.  There is no sense of belonging, no cohesion, and no blood.  Ouyang sighed, no wonder the Anti-Japanese War was so difficult, no wonder the Japanese wanted to recruit strong men.  Approaching Dihe, Han Shizhong sent Liu Guangshi to lead an army to greet him.  Liu Guangshi was probably the least accomplished of Ouyang's disciples.  Han Shizhong became a Jinshi in the same year as him, which also gave him many opportunities.  But this man was really timid and timid. He was pretty good fighting with the wind, but was a mess fighting against the wind. Han Shizhong could only send him to pick up Ouyang.  The general of the guard was still his old friend Zhu Da. Zhu Da asked in a low voice next to Ouyang: "Why did you order this guy at that time?" This is a question that many people are confused about.  Ouyang Dian's four people are all ruthless characters and all have unique military talents.  Only Liu Guangshi "At least he is open-minded and his mood is relatively optimistic." Ouyang shouted: "General Liu." "The last general is here." "Let me introduce Tongzhou." "Yes" Liu Guangshi has a good memory.  The situation will be explained soon.  Yelv Chun made Tokyo the capital, and established Changchun Prefecture to the west of Huanglong Prefecture as the companion capital.  Yelu Dashi's main force has more than 300,000 troops active in the Tongzhou area, and more than 50,000 people are stationed on the western front north of Linhuang Mansion.  And Song Huizong and his students are now in the military tent of Tongzhou.  According to the requirements of the Liao people, the number of negotiating representatives, including attendants, should not exceed one hundred.  When he arrived in Jinzhou, Zhuda hurriedly organized the elite guards and came out.  Ouyang also met Han Shizhong.  Han Shizhong¡¯s army was established in Jinzhou, because their adjacent Tongzhou was the main force of the Liao people.  Originally, according to the plan, the main force would fight in a month's time. If the Liao army could be defeated, the remaining soldiers could be driven to Tokyo, and then enough pressure would be put on the Huanglong Mansion defenders.  However, due to the special incident of Song Huizong, Han Shizhong could only restrain the generals to a temporary ceasefire.  The two sides first discussed the current situation. As generalissimo, Han Shizhong had completely different views on the Liao and Jin Dynasties. He believed that even if the Jurchens were defeated, it would be difficult to surrender.  The Liao people, on the other hand, occupied only one place.  However, Han Shizhong believed that Liao was more difficult to fight than Jin: "The territory of the Liao people was too big, even Tokyo was bigger than Xixia. The Liao people also used firearms, although they were less powerful, but they had a certain lethality. The Jurchens basically used war horses and knives.  The battle method of adding bows poses very limited threat to Hebei Military Road. The most troublesome thing about Hebei Military Road is that the rear is unstable. I just received the news the day before yesterday that three warehouses of grain and grass were burned by the Jurchens. In fact, there were more than 100 people.  We are really not afraid of death when we break through the garrison of 400 people. We have more than 10,000 soldiers and horses on the outside. " "The Jurchen people are all soldiers. Although these people in the rear are now civilians, they have all been soldiers and have fought.  No less than us." Ouyang said: "There is always this kind of pressure." "A small fight will not make a difference." Han Shizhong said: "The real threat is to the west of Changchun.  Taizhou north of Huang." Ouyang said with a smile: "The real threat is the Supreme Emperor." "Yes" Han Shizhong smiled bitterly: "I have 300,000 here, and there are 300,000 more in Linhuang.  There are more people than others, better weapons than others, and we also have maps.  But I didn't expect this to happen.  "Han Shizhong has received the notice, and the attack will be launched at the specified time. There are still nearly forty days left. "I will handle this matter.  Ouyang asked: "How long do you think it will take to eliminate Liao and Jin?"  " "The territory of the Liao Kingdom is too large, although it has been divided into Eastern Liao and Western Liao.  But if we really want to destroy them, it will have to be at least next year or later.  It's hard to say on the Jurchen side. If the Liao and our army fight and we successfully reach Huanglong Mansion, it depends on how quickly we can capture Huanglong Mansion.  If everything goes well, it will probably be next year.  "  As a generalissimo, he cannot be less than a hundred miles away from the front line. Han Shizhong did not go to see Ouyang off. Ouyang was escorted by a group of forbidden troops to the border of Tongzhou. Tongzhou had received the letter and sent hundreds of people to wait at the border.  He was an acquaintance of Ouyang and a close confidant of Yelu Dashi. When he saw Ouyang, he held his fists and said, "Boss Ou, long time no see, you still have the same style.  " "General Yelu is too polite.  Ouyang raised his hands and asked, "General Yelu Dashi, how are you?"  "The Khitan people only have two surnames, one is Yelu and the other is Xiao, which is quite monotonous. But because of this simplicity, they can create a military power that has stood for two hundred years. The Huns, Turks, etc. in the surrounding areas were all driven away, and the Khitans followed.  The rise filled their gaps. In the end, they took advantage of the mediocrity of the Later Tang Dynasty and occupied the sixteen states of Yanyun without losing any soldiers or horses. However, Er Duoduo was a prodigal. Two hundred years later, the Khitan people were no longer the horse nation they had been before, but just a nation.  A fair-weather nation. ¡°The general is in good health and often talks about Boss Ou.  Yelu Xiaobing said: "I will lead the way. It will probably take about three days."  If Mrs. Ou feels unwell, just tell her and I will arrange a rest.  " "Thank you, General Yelu.  "The Khitan army surrounded Ouyang Guards in front and back, and their attitude was very polite. The Khitan and Song Guards could chat with each other, and the atmosphere was relatively relaxed along the way. When they arrived at Tongzhou City, Yelu Dashi brought several officials to greet them.  Ouyang couldn't laugh or cry when he saw it. They were all good ministers he had known in Liao. The two sides did not have any hostility towards Ouyang because of the war. Everyone was very polite and talked for a long time outside the city gate. Under Yelu Dashi's reminder.  , everyone just entered the city. Yelu Dashi led Ouyang through Tongzhou to a military tent in the suburbs. Then Ouyang saw Song Huizong. From a distance, Song Huizong looked very clear and said: "  Boss Ou is casual and gives orders whenever necessary, but he left Tongzhou alone.  Tongzhou government office is my military headquarters. We put private affairs first and then business affairs. We have prepared water and wine for you, Boss Ou, to wash your hands tonight.  " After saying that, Yelu Dashi actually left only a few liaison personnel and took the others away. Zhang San stuck out his tongue and said: "Sir, you have so many contacts, even the general marshal has betrayed you.  "Li Si said: "Stupid.  People are using old feelings to win over adults.  At least the adults will save him some face during the negotiation.  " "What Li Si said makes sense.  It is impossible for a shrewd person like Yelu Dashi to understand that the influence of the Supreme Emperor is very limited.  Ouyang sighed: "It's a pity that he doesn't understand that my rights are limited, and it's impossible for him to agree to something that the emperor doesn't agree to."  " "My lord, guess what their conditions are.  " "The territory of the Liao Kingdom was larger than that of the Song Dynasty, but now it was divided into Eastern Liao and Western Liao due to the rebellion of the eight enemy tribes.  There are powerful Song Dynasty troops and Jurchens here in Dongliao. The war is going on and on, and their strength is at a disadvantage. Sooner or later they will be destroyed.  "Ouyang said: "Looking at Western Liao, it borders the Uighurs and the original Xixia in the south. There are many deserts and Gobi in that location, and it is thousands of miles of barren land, which is not suitable for large armies to march.  To the northwest, it borders Russia and has a relatively large exhibition space.  "Zhang Sanruo had some enlightenment and said: "What do the Liao people mean that they want to move to Western Liao and not be enemies of Song and Jurchen?  " "I guess that's what it means. Unfortunately, the emperor will not agree to releasing the dragon into the sea.  Ouyang said: "Not only Dong Liao, but also the emperor of Xiliao wants it."  If these hundreds of thousands of troops are placed in Xiliao, it will be difficult to fight in the future. They can still rely on so many troops to completely conquer all the ministries in Xiliao, and their strength will be further strengthened.  "The territory of the Northern Song Dynasty is really not big, smaller than Tubo. Zhang San scratched his head and said: "It seems that this negotiation will be difficult.  " Li Sidao: "It's better to go see the Supreme Emperor first.  "  Song Huizong and other arrested persons gathered in a small village. Song Huizong had already seen Ouyang in the distance at the entrance of the village. When Ouyang approached, he said: "Ouyang, don't you always brag about the capabilities of Zhao Yu's soldiers?  Why was he raided hundreds of miles away and even the Supreme Emperor was captured?  " Yelu Dashi's liaison officer said a few words to the soldiers at the gate of the village, and the soldiers at the gate withdrew to make way. Ouyang Dang didn't hear Song Huizong's words and saluted: "The Imperial Envoy of the Song Dynasty Ou?I have met the Supreme Emperor.  " "Pingsheng" Song Huizong obviously didn't suffer much, and he was so arrogant. "Zhang San, look at how everyone is doing.  Li Si, boil water to make tea.  " "Yes"  When Song Huizong and Ouyang sat alone, Song Huizong sighed and said: "Shameful, so shameful."  "    "It is okay.  "Ouyang comforted. It's much better than the history of you and your son being kidnapped by the Jurchens, as well as all the officials, princesses, and concubines. It seems that this guy is born with such a disaster. "I have already thought about it, and I don't want to see it either.  Zhao Yu's face.  If it doesn't work out, I will commit suicide so that I can still have the dignity to go see Emperor Taizu.  Song Huizong wiped his tears and said: "It's a pity that the students here are all outstanding people, and they died with me like this."  " "Your Majesty, this Liao people will definitely make a big fuss, but we can also pay back the money on the ground.  If there is really no way to talk, the emperor will not send his ministers here.  " "Zhao Yu is just afraid of being infamous.  Then there will definitely be false news saying that I have been killed by the Khitans.  Song Huizong said: "I've seen her grow up, but I still don't understand her?"  I sent you here just as a gesture, so that you can explain that the most capable people have been sent out.  She felt distressed even if I had to spend a copper coin to ransom me.  " "No, not anymore.  "Ouyang laughed. The fact is that Zhao Yu was really impatient with Song Huizong. If Song Huizong died, she would be in a much better mood. Ouyang was the only official who openly contacted Song Huizong, and Song Huizong never shied away from his love for his niece.  Disgusting. Zhao Yu also did not hide his dislike for the Supreme Emperor in front of Ouyang. Except for the poor food, most of the captured people were in good spirits. Only one of the internal guards was seriously injured.  He said that he had no worries about his life. That night, Ouyang brought a few close friends to the table. During the dinner, Yelu Dashi imitated Zhou Yu and was not allowed to talk about the war and negotiations between the two countries. In addition to official business, there were many other topics.  Horses, women, weapons, anecdotes about Earthsea and sleepwalking. The next day, Yelu Dashi took out a piece of paper with written words and said seriously: "Master Ou, to show your sincerity.  This manuscript must first be published in the Royal Journal.  " Ouyang took it over and took a look. It turned out to be a propaganda leaflet announcing that the Emperor would eat well and drink well and be imprisoned. This was a cruel move. Of course, Ouyang was definitely not such an idiot to publish this propaganda leaflet in the Royal Newspaper, otherwise Zhao Yu would have copied it immediately.  After receiving the article, Ouyang shook his head: "Generalissimo, let me tell you the truth.  The emperor was not very willing for the emperor to go back alive.  " "Then why are you sent here?  " "The emperor means that if the Khitan people can help her kill the Supreme Emperor, she will consider some of the Khitan conditions.  " Yelu Dashi laughed: "Master Ou, you don't have to fool me, your emperor is a face-saving person.  How could he be willing to bear the infamy of harming the Supreme Emperor?  " "But that's the fact.  Ouyang said helplessly: "To tell you the truth, many internal guards have arrived at the front line to collect the corpses."  I definitely can¡¯t do this manuscript.  However, I personally have a close relationship with the Supreme Emperor. He is also the president of Yangping University, and all his students pay tuition fees.  If the Generalissimo can be accommodating, I, Ouyang, will take the risk of being put in the wrong shoes and bear this matter behind my back.  "Ouyang tried hard to downplay Song Huizong's political role. But Yelu Dashi was not unprepared. He smiled and said: "Master Ou may not know yet.  I have sent people across the front lines to Tokyo to spread rumors.  It is estimated that by this time the people in Tokyo had known that the Supreme Emperor had fallen into the hands of us Liao people.  We also spread the news that your emperor refused to save him and conspired to kill people with a borrowed knife.  " "" Ouyang was speechless, what is going on. The kidnapped family members do not want the kidnapped person to come back. The kidnapper strongly hopes that the kidnapped person will come back. "Sir Ou, can we negotiate terms now?  " Ouyang pondered for a while and said: "It seems that there is a big gap in our understanding of the value of the Supreme Emperor.  Rather, to show our sincerity and your sincerity, I propose that we negotiate with others first.  My opinion is the same as Qian Guan's.  " "It makes sense.  "Yel¨¹ Dashi said: "But if you come to talk about a thousand and one, you will lose your status as an adult. Who in the world doesn't recognize you?  Two thousand guan per person.  Thirty or so people added up and exchanged the last 60,000 guan without any banknotes or copper coins. All were exchanged for silver, subject to the exchange rate of the day.  " "Refreshing person, I like it.  "Ouyang waved his hand, Zhang San spread the paper, and Li Si polished the ink. Ouyang took up his pen and wrote the receipt for withdrawing the money and said: "The generalissimo can send the people to the border. I will send someone to pick up the money and hand it over at the border.  There is Yangping Bank on the south side of Dihe River, which will definitely not delay much time. What do you think?  " "Okay." Yelu Dashi hoped to delay it as long as possible, and readily agreed. "The two parties agreed,"After receiving the news of the transaction between the two parties, everyone will continue to negotiate on the issue of the Supreme Emperor.  It was a very humorous negotiation. Ouyang didn't listen to Yelu Dashi's conditions at all, and Yelu Dashi didn't put forward his own conditions.  After Ouyang returned, he calculated the time. Zhang San went to the Si family to collect money. Calculating according to the distance, they had handed over the first batch of hostages and reported that there were still twenty-four or five days before the deadline.  How to get Song Huizong out?  Li Sidao: "Sir, if you want to redeem the Supreme Emperor, you must let the Khitans know that the Supreme Emperor is not that valuable." "Yes, sir. Can he still be sold to others?" Zhang Sandao: "You can buy it for less money." "You guys.  I don¡¯t understand the value of the Supreme Emperor¡¯s contribution to learning.¡± Li Si said: ¡°Sir, if the Khitan people don¡¯t care about the value of the Supreme Emperor, you must first not care.¡± Ouyang nodded: ¡°Li Si, go ahead.  Transport the money, and do something for me by the way. I don¡¯t believe that you, Yelu Dashi, are really as smart as Zhuge Liang.¡±¡­ In the past few days, although Ouyang rarely met Yelu Dashi, although he did not go out of the city, and although he did not inquire, he knew.  What is Yelu Dashi doing?  He was consolidating the western defense line and moving supplies.  As Tong Guan guessed, Yelu Dashi was unwilling to fight the Song army head-on.  Taking advantage of the constant resistance, we started to withdraw the main force to Tokyo. Although the territory was bad, it was very large and had various terrains. Moreover, from that position, we could go north again, learn how the Turks and Huns moved westward, and retain*  *Tinder.  From this we can also see Li Bangyan¡¯s ability to use conspiracy and tricks. After the independence of the Eight Tribes of Enemies, the tribes in Western Liao that were originally slave societies became independent one after another and became small princes and kings living in the same place.  A good piece of land was cut into seven or eight pieces.  Of course, the Khitan people's control over Xiliao was originally very weak, and those were just non-Khitan tribes who surrendered to the Khitan.  In history, when Yelu Dashi went to Xiliao to become emperor, some of them borrowed troops from those tribes, and some of them were tricked by those tribes.  A nation that has its own gathering place is so xenophobic. Japan was still a vassal state during the Sui Dynasty.
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