Chapter 1,797 Let Shen An Go to Korea

When Cao Yi came to Shen's house again, Shen An had already escaped and left a message saying that he had been gone for an unknown period of time.

"A monk can run away, but he can't run away from the temple!"

Cao Yi was really angry and cried.

Last time Shen An cheated him with a Han sword, this time it was even worse, Li Siye’s sword!

"Are An Bei's words a lie?"

He felt that Zhuang Laoshi was very dishonest.

Zhuang Laoshi said seriously: "Uncle, someone from the palace came to summon my husband earlier. I don't dare to speak nonsense about this matter."

"Look at you...Zhuang Laoshi, aren't you pretending to be honest?"

Cao Yi dropped these words and left, leaving Zhuang Laoshi with a melancholy look on his face.

"A very honest person."

…

Shen An is indeed in the palace.

"The Korean envoy is here."

Han Qi looked disdainful, "What are you talking about... Goryeo is willing to pay tribute and become a vassal, but there are evil neighbors nearby, but they dare not show off too much, they are petty!"

The Koreans are quite capable of playing tricks on others. Shen An smiled and said, "They said they wanted to pay tribute quietly and claim their vassal status?"

Han Qi nodded, "The messenger is called Jin Chengjun, and he looks very humble."

"Humility is worthless." Shen An said: "Xiang Han, Goryeo has been paying tribute to the Liao people for many years, but after the Song Dynasty gave the Liao people a good beating a few years ago, they turned around again. What does this mean? Someone thought This is the meaning of balance. When the Song Dynasty is weak, they will be on good terms with the Song Dynasty. When the Liao people are weak, they will be on good terms with the Liao people..."

"What's the purpose?" Zeng Gongliang asked.

"They want to create a balance among the three."

Zeng Gongliang smiled and said: "This is a small country! How dare you do this?"

Shen An said: "Prime Minister Zeng, small countries also have their own way of survival. Don't underestimate them because of this."

There are many examples in history of small countries leveraging the overall situation, and Shen An feels that this should not be underestimated.

Zhao Shu said with satisfaction: "Don't underestimate the enemy, good."

This compliment came out of nowhere, and Shen An quickly thanked him.

"Over there in Goryeo..." Zhao Shu thought for a while, "This time the envoy said that the Liao people were threatening them and asked Goryeo to send people to pay and prepare to go to the grassland to clean up."

After losing the land of Youyan, the living environment of the Liao people suddenly became harsh.

They must expand their army and prepare for war, otherwise the Song army's next attack will directly destroy them.

And to expand the army and prepare for war, the best soldiers are in Shangjing Road.

There are fortune tellers and many tribes on the Shangjing Road. Those herdsmen have become the most powerful warriors in the difficult environment. If they can be gathered together, they will also be the best cannon fodder.

But the Liao people probably weren't willing to spend their troops there, so they thought of the Koreans.

If the original Liao people still had the spirit of overlords, then now they are just at a loss, and then their ferocious nature gradually emerges.

The overlord of the Liao people used to like to maintain balance, but this was also a sign of their inability to do so, otherwise they would have preferred to directly dominate the world.

"Yelu Hongji has become cruel."

Zhao Shu keenly noticed that the brother's attitude had changed.

According to the previous agreement between Song and Liao, Zhao Zhen was Yelu Hongji's elder, that is, uncle and nephew. After arriving at Zhao Shu, the two became brothers.

It's a country of brothers, but these two brothers obviously have a friendship with each other, and they have fought many times now.

Yelu Hongji originally thought that this brother's fists were not strong. Who would have thought that he would be beaten black and blue as soon as they fought, and then he would be held down and beaten so violently by Zhao Shu that he almost couldn't take care of himself.

So he changed, it could be called a makeover. Zhao Shu read the report from the Imperial City Division. If he wasn't convinced that there was no change of heart, he would probably have doubts.

"It is said that he stopped building Buddhist temples and cleaned up the few sycophants around him. He is becoming more and more like an emperor." Zhao Shu said with regret: "It is a pity that I never met him on the battlefield, otherwise I would definitely go Meet him."

Han Qi glanced at him and said, "Guan Jia, you're afraid..."

He was embarrassed to say the rest, but Zhao Shu understood.

Official, I'm afraid you won't be able to defeat Yelu Hongji.

Zhao Shu coughed dryly and said, "With the Yanshan Road laid, the Song Dynasty borders the Zhongjing Road of the Liao people, while Goryeo borders the Tonkin Road of the Liao people, and it has become very important. Previously, Jin Chengjun begged the Song Dynasty to send ministers with high moral standards to Goryeo. , talking about the future of the Song Dynasty and Goryeo."

Let’s talk about the future of the two countries.

This future must be beautiful, then it will be deepening of friendship, and finally it will be sitting on the fence and watching.

Shen An could only retaliate against the Koreans' methods!

hehe!

Shen An felt that these words sounded familiar.

Later generations will also find it familiar.

Isn't it just deception?

As for a bright future, it depends on how much benefit you can give them.

If there are many benefits, they will be on this side. When the situation changes, they will switch sides.

"I thought about it, and I think Ouyang Xiu is a minister with high moral standards."

Ahem!

Han Qi coughed dryly and pointed to his eyes.

His movements looked like he wanted to poke his own eyes out. Zhao Shu nodded, "I know, Ouyang Xiu's eyesight is not very good, so he is afraid of being embarrassed."

Think about it, once old Ouyang went to Goryeo, he would drink with this minister today and call him brother-in-law, but when he met him tomorrow, he would be confused and confused, saying that he didn't know him.

This is inappropriate.

"Your Majesty, Uncle Ouyang Yong is not in good health."

After Zeng Gongliang finished speaking, he returned to work, very honestly.

Zhao Shu thought the same thing. Traveling far away these days is a risk, and what he fears most is illness.

Once acclimatization occurs and old Ouyang dies on the way, it will be ugly.

He thought for a while and glanced at Han Qi.

Isn't it time for you to come up with ideas?

But Han Qi was pretending to be honest at this moment.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to come up with ideas, it’s that things like this can easily offend people.

Think about it, if you recommend Wang Anshi, Sima Guang will feel that you underestimate him.

Why is Wang Anshi a moral gentleman, but am I, Sima Guang, not?

He is not willing to do such things to incite hatred.

Han Qi naturally didn't care about Sima Guang's opinion and even liked to slap him hard.

But there were so many officials in the dynasty, and although usually when everyone saw him, they would always be the Prime Minister Han and Prime Minister Han, shouting affection, but when they were fighting for face, neither Han Qi nor Zhao Shu could help him.

This matter changed when the word gentleman became the goal pursued by everyone in the Song Dynasty.

For example, in the past, the title of gentleman was given by others. If everyone praised you, you would naturally be a gentleman.

But after the Song Dynasty, it was very difficult. Everyone was a little eager for quick success and would inevitably want to take a shortcut.

So the business exchanges began.

You are a gentleman and I am also a gentleman. When we meet, we brag about so-and-so being a gentleman.

After so-and-so learns that the person is exchanging business favors for him, he will also advocate for him in public: So-and-so is also a gentleman.

Therefore, all the people in the Song Dynasty were gentlemen.

This can be regarded as a joke, but it is an unspoken rule at this time, and Han Qi has to kneel down when encountering such rules.

Zhao Shu pondered, and when no one spoke, he couldn't help but secretly scolded the prime ministers and assistants for their incompetence.

I'm also afraid of offending those old guys!

If he chooses a minister, the other ministers will be jealous, saying that he is also a moral gentleman!

Thinking of the officials looking at him with such resentful eyes, Zhao Shu felt that this matter was very difficult to handle.

Whoever can share my worries at this time is a loyal minister!

He looked at Shen An, who used to be a bold thief.

But Shen An refused, why?

Zhao Shu thought about it.

If it weren't for the fact that it was too far to go to Goryeo, Shen An would definitely recommend Bao Zheng. He would definitely fight with anyone who dared to compete for this candidate.

But that’s Korea!

Taking the land route from the Song Dynasty to Goryeo requires passing through the Shangjing Road and Tokyo Road of the Liao people, so there is no way to go there.

In this case, the only way to go as an envoy is by sea ship.

But with Bao Zheng's old body, he was worried that he would not be able to adapt to life at sea. If he got seasick and vomited, his life would be in danger.

So Shen An endured it.

What about Han Qi?

Zhao Shu looked at Han Qi.

Loyal Minister Han, it’s your turn.

Han Qi was very confused. He thought about it carefully and wanted to push Fu Bi out, but Fu Bi was not young anymore!

Thinking that Fu Bi died on the road and Wen Yanbo entered the political hall, Han Qi gave up the idea.

Zeng Gongliang?

Forget it, this old guy is okay with Xini, but I'm afraid he won't be able to control the overall situation and make mistakes when he goes to Goryeo.

Where is Bao Zheng?

This is a good candidate.

Thinking of this, he glanced at Shen An.

Shen An chuckled, very innocently.

Han Qi knew this was rejection.

Don't mess with me, old man!

Well, Han Qi knew that if he recommended Bao Zheng, Shen An would fall out with him later.

So who else?

He suddenly thought of something, "Your Majesty, Jin Chengjun said that the emperors and ministers of Goryeo loved the poems and poems of the Song Dynasty. This moral gentleman... mainly wrote poems, right?"

Zhao Shu's heart moved, and he nodded and said: "Exactly, the articles and poems of a moral gentleman must be extraordinary."

Han Qi felt happy and subconsciously slapped him away.

Zhao Shu saw it from above, and the corner of his mouth twitched, but he didn't care.

Ouch!

Zeng Gongliang covered his thighs and was about to squeeze Han Qi's fat waist when he heard him say: "Your Majesty, I think Shen An is good."

Damn it!

Is Lao Han trying to win allies?

Zeng Gongliang forgot about revenge and began to think about Han Qi's intentions.

Shen An was startled. He never thought that the flames of war would burn on his head. What an unforeseen disaster!

Zhao Shu frowned and said, "Shen An is young."

"Your Majesty, your ambition is not due to your age!" Han Qi said with a smile: "Think about it, among the poems written by Shen An, which one is not outstanding? Moreover, he is also the master of miscellaneous studies and the pioneer of the art of writing on the sea. , you don’t know, this technique of invoking the sea is also popular in Goryeo, and I heard that the old Confucians say that being polite is a shame!”

Well!

Sweeping the floor politely?

A bunch of corrupt people!

Shen An curled his lips disdainfully.

He has more ruthless means, but he just doesn't dare to use them. Because once he uses it, Bao Zheng will probably beat him to death.

Zhao Shu shook his head and said, "They say they want someone with high moral character. Shen Qing has both ability and political integrity, but he's just not old enough."

hehe!

Han Qi smiled, and then solemnly said: "Your Majesty, who will the Song Dynasty send, and will it be Goryeo's turn to make the decision? Besides, we all think that Shen An is a moral gentleman, what qualifications does he, a Goryeo, have to comment? ?”

These tough words were welcomed by Zhao Shu, but more importantly, Han Qi was giving him a wink.

Your Majesty, hurry up, Shen An will regret it later.

Let Shen An go and read a book www.uukanshu. netｔThe 'moral gentlemen' of the Song Dynasty might murmur a few times, but they would not have any objections.

"In that case..." Zhao Shu nodded and said, "Shen An can go to Gaoli."

"I'm going to Goryeo?" Shen An felt a little confused when he thought about the so-called high moral character.

Even if Yang Jinian is asked to do this, it won't be his turn.

Zhao Shu nodded and said: "It just so happens that the Northern Expedition is coming to an end. I thought that I would let you disappear for a while so as to confuse the Liao people."

This is an excuse!

Shameless excuse!

Shen An wanted to refuse, but when he saw Bao Zheng glaring at him from the side, he nodded and said, "Yes."

Others will harm him, but Bao Zheng will not.

So he endured it.

Zhao Shu said happily: "I am fully aware of Shen Qing's loyalty and bravery. This trip can serve as my envoy to talk to Wang Hui and get to know the background of the Korean people."

They don’t wear underwear these days, right?

Shen An thought this was very interesting, so he agreed with a smile.

…

Shen An goes to Korea...it's worth asking for a monthly ticket. Good night!

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