He threw the note on the desk, then walked to his seat and sat down, saying somewhat unhappily, "Although I knew this thief would do this, I still feel uncomfortable hearing it. If it weren't for Taizong's kindness, his father-in-law, Li Jiqian, and Li Deming would have been wiped out long ago."
What is said here is that because Li Jiqian was dependent on the Liao Kingdom, he was forced by the Liao Kingdom to pay tribute every year, which led to the increasing poverty of the property in his territory. He had no choice but to quickly request dependence on the Song Dynasty. Zhao Guangyi then allowed the Song and Xia to open border markets, which restored the economy.
So from then on, Li Jiqian and his son Li Deming always adhered to the Liao and Song dynasties, especially Li Deming, who offered tributes to the Song dynasty every year.
Because of paying tribute to the Liao Kingdom, the Liao Kingdom not only did not give anything, but might also send people to occasionally plunder Yinzhou.
But the situation was different in the State of Song.
Not only will they not take the initiative to attack Western Xia, but after paying tribute to the Song Dynasty, they will receive generous gifts in return.
For example, as soon as Li Deming came to power, he immediately submitted an oath of allegiance to the Song Dynasty. Song Zhenzong then rewarded him with 10,000 taels of silver, 10,000 pieces of silk, 20,000 strings of cash, and 20,000 kilograms of tea.
After that, Li Deming only needed to present 500 horses and 300 camels to the Song Dynasty every year, and the Song Dynasty would reward him with a large amount of gold, silver, tea, silk, granary, clothes, gold belts, utensils and coins, etc.
Obviously, compared with the Liao Dynasty, during the reigns of Zhao Guangyi and Zhao Heng, they really treated the Western Xia as their own son.
"The Xia thief had wicked ambitions. During the reigns of the previous emperor and Taizong, they hoped he could help contain the Liao army. However, Li Jiqian followed the Liao army in his early years and repeatedly invaded the border, which actually limited the military strength of the Song Dynasty."
Lü Yijian said, "For such capricious individuals, I believe we should immediately impose a ban on the border and issue an imperial edict to rebuke them."
"What's the point of scolding him? He's going to ascend the throne and become emperor anyway."
Sheng Du said, "I think we should continue to send more troops to the northwest. Fan Zhongyan has been operating in the northwest for nearly two years, and his territory is as solid as a rock. If he claims to be emperor this time, the Song Dynasty will never recognize him. If he attacks us, we will make sure he doesn't return."
"Reinforce the troops."
Zhao Zhen hesitated and said, "If we send more troops, the national treasury may not be able to support it. Let's wait and see."
Although the national treasury has indeed been full in the past two years, Zhao Zhen has also made preparations for the northwest for two years in advance, and a large amount of supplies have been transported to the northwest. It is now difficult to maintain the grain price in Bianliang. If the troops continue to be increased, the grain price will soar, and I am afraid it will be difficult to bear.
"Ahem. Shan Yu Weiliang said that August is when Zhao Yuanhao will ascend the throne. Now that Shan Yu Weiliang has surrendered, Zhao Yuanhao will surely launch an attack on the northwest without stopping after establishing his kingdom. Fan Zhongyan is already inciting the tribes within the Xia Kingdom."
Wang Zeng coughed twice more, then continued, "He said that if they could detect the direction of Zhao Yuanhao's attack, perhaps they could launch a counterattack and send a small force to raid Xixia while Zhao Yuanhao was attacking."
"Go deep into Xia's territory?"
Zhao Zhen asked.
"Yes, this is what Hanlong hoped he could do."
"good!"
Zhao Zhen slammed the table and said, "Send an imperial edict to Lord Fan. I allow him to take the initiative to attack."
Has the official changed his personality?
Everyone was surprised.
When Zhao Zhen first talked about the Song-Xia War with Zhao Jun, he actually just hoped to repel Zhao Yuanhao's attack.
Now he actually agreed without hesitation to Fan Zhongyan's initiative to attack the territory of Western Xia.
Could it be that the historical image of the emperor was just an illusion fabricated by Zhao Jun?
In fact, he is a real man of iron and blood, a tough guy like King Kong?
Next second.
Zhao Zhen hesitated again and asked tentatively, "If we take the initiative to attack, can we win?"
Everyone: “.”
alright.
There is no need to look, the government is still the same government as before.
In Zhao Jun's words.
An indecisive idiot.
(End of this chapter)
2015
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