Don’t you see why Western Xia perished?
"Zheng Zhichang died in a private fight in Goryeo, which had nothing to do with justice. If Your Majesty wants to make a fuss about this, I am willing to pay with my life." After a moment of silence, Jin Bu Shi could only kowtow and let himself be slaughtered. "As for the delay in sending troops, it was because our Goryeo was empty and tired, and it took a long time to set off... But as Your Majesty said, there was a clear order at that time, and I have nothing to say, so Goryeo is willing to accept the punishment, but the treasury is really empty, please understand Your Majesty... It will not benefit Your Majesty and the Song Dynasty if we really mess up Goryeo and make the people live in misery."
"After so many years of fighting, I have abandoned ponds and trees, and I am particularly tired of talking about war. Naturally, I am willing to show mercy."
Zhao Jiu finally nodded, but then looked at Lu Benzhong beside him. The latter understood and immediately took out a piece of paper that he had prepared long ago from his sleeve, and then stepped forward half a step to wait for orders. "But some things are considered the final say. You can make suggestions, but if I don't agree, you don't have to insist... Otherwise, even if I don't want to do it anymore, I will have to trouble Marshal Yue again."
Yue Fei quickly stood up and bowed, but then sat down again as Zhao Jiu waved his hand... He really came back this time to scare people.
"yes."
On the other side, before Kim Bu-sik, who was kneeling in front of the hall, could respond, Kim In-chun rushed to kowtow and agreed.
Zhao Jiu glanced at the two Koreans, too lazy to pay attention to them, and just looked at Lu Benzhong.
Lu Benzhong immediately stepped forward and read out the final disposition for Goryeo:
"First, Kim Bu-sik was given the title of Duke, and was actually granted the title of Goryeo West Capital (Pyongyang), and was appointed as Goryeo Marshal and Prime Minister, assisting in the administration of Goryeo. Without the will of the Chinese emperor, he could not be replaced without authorization..."
Kim Bu-sik and Kim In-chun each looked up in surprise.
"Second, return the land and cities occupied by the troops this time, return the looted money and people, and do not take any of it back to the country."
"Third, Goryeo must participate in the "Chinese Political and Cultural Integration Treaty", the "Song-Goryeo Friendship, Commerce and Navigation Treaty", and the "Northern Frontier Joint Defense Treaty."
After saying this, while everyone was still in a daze, Lu Benzhong shut up and retreated directly.
To be fair, everyone understands the first point, which is nothing more than supporting Kim Bu-sik and severely punishing Goryeo. Goryeo was a small country with a small population. In addition, Xijing and Kaijing have always been in all-round opposition. If they are separated all of a sudden, it will become a country within a country, which is almost the same as direct split.
Of course, Jin Bu Shi himself had already made up his mind. He gritted his teeth and took on the task. He would hand it over to Wang Kai after his death... It was better than asking Yue Fei to randomly select a warrior from Liaoyang to do the job, right?
I am the fish and others are the butchers, that's it.
The second point is implied in the title.
But what on earth is the third one? It sounds scary, doesn't it?
"His Majesty……"
Sure enough, Jin Bu Shi was sweating profusely and tried to ask, "May I ask what the Three Imperial Covenants are?"
"You don't have to worry." Zhao Jiu responded calmly. "The first two clauses deal with Goryeo and you, and the three imperial treaties are the fundamental affairs of Chrysanthemum Island today, and all parties are involved. They are not aimed at Goryeo... Now the Jurchens have not been dealt with yet, and when they come, they will be announced together."
Jin Bu Shi was slightly relieved, but he couldn't help but continue to talk about a key point: "Your Majesty, the other lands obtained by the troops are fine, Baozhou was originally the old territory of Goryeo..."
"This matter belongs to the Northern Frontier Joint Defense Treaty. One of the main clauses in this treaty is to define the borders and prevent the recurrence of war." Zhao Jiu replied. "As for the so-called Baozhou, wait until this treaty is announced. You can talk about it then... Anything else?"
"Your Majesty." Kim Bu-sik remained silent, while Kim In-chun made his last effort. "There is no precedent for the Duke in Goryeo..."
"It will happen in the future." Zhao Jiu remained calm. "This is part of the "Chinese Political and Cultural Integration Treaty". Not only Goryeo, but all states and tribes must unify their titles and ranks... Moreover, no state is allowed to oppose the three treaties. Those who dare not disobey my orders are my enemies, not my friends. I would rather plant mulberry trees and raise fish for another ten years than eliminate the bad apples and bring peace to the world."
Jin Rencun took a few breaths but didn't dare to say anything more.
"Call the Jurchens up!"
Seeing this, Zhao Jiu glanced around and up and down, and finally waved his hand to dismiss the Korean people temporarily and started today's main meal.
Everyone did not dare to delay, and each returned to their seats in silence, then looked towards the direction of the temple gate together. Sure enough, a moment later, a group of soldiers swarmed in with a group of people. Among them, the most eye-catching ones were, of course, three young men who looked like Han people.
As for Liu Yu, Fu Liang and others, they were escorted to Yanjing by land early on.
Coming back to the present, the courtyard was originally solemn, but with the entry of these three Jurchen nobles who looked like "Han children", everyone immediately started whispering to each other, and there were even countless people sneering and looking down on them.
Two of the young men had already turned red in the face.
However, the other person not only did not change his expression, but after arriving in front of the emperor, he strode forward and knelt calmly at the place where Jin Bu Shi had knelt before. He kowtowed repeatedly, and when he raised his head, he said something shocking:
"Your son Wanyan Liang pays homage to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor!"
Even though the room was filled with heroes from the North who prided themselves on being knowledgeable and experienced, they were all dumbfounded at this moment, and then the entire audience was speechless, and the two half-grown boys behind him were also at a loss.
After a while, it was Princess Yiyou in the arms of Emperor Zhao who broke the silence with her eyes wide open: "Father...when did I have a brother?"
Everyone tried hard to suppress their laughter, and the young man who called himself Wanyan Liang, although his eyelids twitched when he heard the words, he still held his head high.
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