In the silence, Wanyan Liang appeared calm and contented on the surface, but he was actually breathing heavily on the inside. On the one hand, he was nervous, and on the other hand, he had this ridiculous idea that he could hardly suppress despite his repeated efforts - he could replace him!
In addition to revenge, I, Wanyan Liang, also want to become such a person and accomplish immortal achievements!
"Officials."
Just when everyone was thinking different things, suddenly, a soft voice, defying the will of the world, broke the silence and interrupted Emperor Zhao's thoughts.
Everyone looked up, many of them did not have time to recognize him, but many of them knew who he was - Liu Yan, the Prince of Liaoyang, the commander of the imperial guards, the most trusted of Emperor Zhao's trusted confidants, and the former leader of the Red Heart Cavalry.
However, those who knew Liu Yan best found it a little unbelievable, because this man would never be arrogant and recognize his own position. What he said at this time was simply unbelievable.
However, Liu Yan really spoke, and he spoke in front of everyone: "My Lord... do you still remember the oath you made when 'the east wind blows thousands of flowers into the night'?"
The east wind blows thousands of flowers into bloom at night. It blows down stars like rain...
Hebule, a rough guy from a foreign ethnic group, was of course completely bewildered, confused and muddled, but the others instantly understood the reference behind Liu Yan's words - Zong Ze and Zong Zhongwu.
What oath did Emperor Zhao and Zong Zhongwu have? Liu Yan might have come back specifically to remind them of this!
Some people have some awareness and association, but many people still don't understand.
But it didn't matter anymore. Zhao Jiu obviously understood. What Liu Yan meant was that only by changing the Jurchen national system could the Great Jin Dynasty be completely, truly, and completely "annihilated" without any blind spots.
Zhao Jiu finally fulfilled the oath he made that year.
It doesn’t matter which one you choose, just choose the one that makes you feel free of any burden.
With this thought, the official nodded slightly, and then pointed at Hesheli Liangbi casually:
"This boy has the aura of a king. He can be given the surname Zhao and become the ruler of the Jurchen nation. The other two can also be given the surname Zhao. They can go to Tokyo to study at the Imperial College. After passing the imperial examination, they can return to Huining Prefecture."
Liang Bi looked up in surprise. He couldn't believe it for a moment. It took him a long while to express his gratitude hastily.
Wanyan Yong was still young after all, so he just kowtowed randomly. Wanyan Liang, on the other hand, changed his expression for a moment. But soon, he immediately changed his expression and stood up hastily.
Because at this time, all the heroes of the north, the so-called kings, envoys, leaders, civil and military officials came out together, led by Wei Wang and Marshal Yue Fei, to congratulate in public:
"I congratulate the emperor. The disaster of the Jurchens has been resolved! The shame of Jingkang has been avenged!"
"That's half true."
Zhao Jiu held his daughter in one hand and raised his other hand to stop the crowd. "The shame of Jingkang can be absolved, but the disaster of the Jurchens may not be completely eliminated, because this is only a temporary military force, not a long-term strategy... However, I still have three imperial decrees here. If you can carry them out, I don't expect to change the world for thousands of years, but I hope that a hundred years of peace can be achieved! You all return to your seats and listen to this imperial decree!"
Everyone had remembered this matter from the time of the Goryeo incident, and now they understood, and bowed their heads again, and then each of them returned to their ranks, even the newly appointed Zhao Liangbi and Zhao Yong got a seat.
Then, with another wave of Emperor Zhao's hand, Lu Benzhong and Liu Yan placed the prepared documents in front of some people's seats...Except for Yue Fei, the King of Wei, who had one copy, the rest of the people, including the envoys of Western Liao, Dali, Vietnam, and Japan, as well as the rulers, marshals, leaders, and envoys of Khitan, Xi, Bohai, Mongolia, and Goryeo, had one copy.
Of course, Zhao Liangbi, Zhao Yong and Zhao Liang all had a share.
Some of these people were literate and could not wait to open the book and read it, while some, specifically the Mongols except Toli, looked at them in amazement, and were so frightened by the notice in front of them that they did not know what to do.
Zhao Jiu took the initiative to explain, regardless of his status:
"The first treaty is called the 'Treaty of the Integration of Chinese Politics and Culture'. The content is roughly about defining names, official positions, titles, and culture... For example, in the first article, it says that I am the Son of Heaven of China, the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, and all states are subjects of China, so my status is higher than that of the rulers of other states, and the status of the Great Song Dynasty is also higher than that of other states. To give another example, I am the emperor, and I have conferred the title of prince on my marshal, who is generally a king like the rulers of your states. The Song and Jin dynasties are father-son states, and the Song, Goryeo, East and West Mongolia, Dali, and Vietnam are monarchs and ministers. The succession of kings requires the title of the Son of Heaven of China... Do you understand?"
“It’s a matter of course.”
Except for the Western Liao envoy and the Japanese envoy who remained silent, the other kings and envoys were somewhat lost in their interest. Jin Rencun even took the initiative to speak in agreement. "Even if your majesty does not speak, our countries should also abide by the dignity of monarch and subject."
However, Kim Bu-sik, one of the few politicians, diplomats and historians present, seemed to be thinking about something for a moment.
"There is a difference between not saying anything and saying something, let alone making a promise in writing."
Zhao Jiu sneered. "It has to be an imperial decree... First, an imperial decree to correct the law, and second, an agreement. If anyone disobeys, he will be considered a traitor and the whole world will punish him!"
Everyone did not dare to delay and responded immediately.
The Western Liao envoy also did not dare to neglect and took the initiative to speak: "Your Majesty, how is our Great Liao? What are the regulations of the Khitan Autonomous Road?"
"After the demise of the Liao Dynasty, the Liao Dynasty was divided into two. The Western Liao Dynasty was the legitimate one, and half of its territory was outside the borders of the nine provinces of China. It was granted the right to be a brother country to the Song Dynasty, and was called the emperor. Its national status was higher than that of other states... But although the Western Liao Dynasty was the emperor, it only occupied the western region of China, had no share with the Chinese emperor, and had no right to interfere in the various Chinese states." Zhao Jiu was of course prepared. "The Chinese emperor can only be the emperor of the Song Dynasty, and only the Chinese emperor can regulate the various Chinese states."
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