Chapter 643 Competition for Xijing
When Shi gradually walked into the city, no one dared to touch him.
Looking at Miaoqing, Liu Min and others, they gradually smiled and said, "We meet again."
This time, Miaoqing, Liu Min and others did not dare to show any contempt.
In the face of terrifying strength, all ridicule pales in comparison.
"Jin Envoy please come in."
Time gradually walked in.
He saw Zhao Chen sitting quietly in front of the case, Zhang Qing who looked like a falcon, and Hu Yantong who was tall and thick.
"Who is the Song general?"
"Zhang Qing, commander of the Third Army of the Liaodong Dragon Guard Army."
"It turns out to be Zhang Jundu. He has heard of his reputation for a long time. He is the son of Shi Jian, and Shi Li loves him."
Zhang Qing didn't reply again, and everyone's eyes fell on Shi Jian.
Hu Yantong got straight to the point and said, "Is the Jin envoy here to die?"
"What's your last name?"
"You call Grandpa Yantong."
Shi Jian shook his head and said with a smile: "Song and Jin are friendly countries. The Song Dynasty, represented by your general, is so rude. Are you not afraid of being laughed at by the world?"
"Barbarians also know etiquette?"
Shi Jian said: "Dajin is not a barbarian. Dajin respects the courtesy of China and is a Chinese. These are the words of a sage."
Zhao Chen said: "Jin Envoy, please tell me your purpose of coming."
"Although Goryeo is a small country on the east side of the sea, it is a tributary of Dajin. I heard that the Southern Dynasty sent troops to Goryeo and caused the people of Goryeo to suffer from war. On the order of His Majesty the Emperor of Goryeo, a certain person came to express condolences to Goryeo and meet the Song general."
Shi Jian is worthy of being a member of the Yanyun Shi family, and he speaks in an orderly manner.
"Why do you see us?"
"Of course we must follow Chinese etiquette and stop fighting."
Zhao Chen said: "Goryeo is a tributary of our Song Dynasty. There are people in Goryeo who are causing rebellion. Wang Shi sent troops to help Goryeo to support the country and stop the conflict with force. This is the way of heaven. There is no need for the envoy Jin to meddle in other people's affairs."
"Song Dynasty made this mistake. Korea is a vassal of our country, Dajin."
"The Great Song Dynasty."
Shi Jian smiled and said: "If you don't believe me, General Song will ask the Koreans outside the city. They sent people to our Kingdom of Jin, hoping that I, Dajin, can protect Korea."
"Envoy Jin can ask the Koreans present who the Koreans respect as their suzerain."
Liu Min was the first to say: "Of course I respect the Song Dynasty as the sect master. I wear gorgeous clothes and practice the holy way. How can I respect the barbarians?"
Everyone around him followed suit.
Zhao Chen raised his hand, and the people around him stopped talking. He said, "Envoy Jin, did you hear that?"
Shi Jian lost his anger and smiled instead: "I heard that there are many Koreans who are contrary to what you said. What should we do now?"
Hu Yantong stood up. He was at least one and a half heads taller than Shi Jian. Like a standing bear, he looked at Shi Jian with a murderous look: "What should I do? Believe it or not, I will cut you in half on the spot?"
"Now that I'm here, I'm ready to be killed." Shi Jian said calmly, "I am the Jin envoy, representing His Majesty the Jin Emperor. The Song general can't afford to kill me openly in front of everyone and cause the two countries to be at odds.
Is this your responsibility?"
Hu Yantong said: "The two countries have become enemies, and you instigated the treacherous ministers of Goryeo to kill my envoy from the Song Dynasty."
"Don't talk nonsense, we haven't done this kind of thing." When Shi Jian said this, the hair on his face didn't even move.
"Then you are leading the troops now with the intention of starting a war with me, the Song Dynasty?" Zhao Chen asked.
Shi Jian said: "General Song misunderstood. Dai Jin did not send troops. All troops came from Goryeo. We, Dai Jin, still attach great importance to the relationship with the Song Dynasty. How could we easily start a war with the Song army?"
"Fart!" Hu Yantong cursed.
Shi Jian said again: "This envoy comes to negotiate with the sincerity of the Jin Kingdom. I hope that the Song army can withdraw from Goryeo and restore peace to the people of Goryeo."
The attitude of the Kingdom of Jin has been very clear: we did send troops, but we don't admit it. If you withdraw your troops, we will withdraw. If you don't withdraw, then we will fight.
"Then I'll kill you first!" Hu Yantong walked over and was about to grab Shi Jian, but was stopped by Zhao Chen.
"General Huyan, stop."
Only then did Hu Yantong stop.
"This person is very arrogant."
"The two armies are fighting without killing the envoy." Zhang Qing also said.
This matter was much more troublesome than killing those few golden envoys at that time.
At that time, those gold envoys could be killed on the grounds that they were Koreans, and that was called manslaughter. There were many ways to get rid of them.
Now this person is obviously the Golden Envoy, and he is in full view of everyone.
If this is killed, basically all trade between the two countries will be stopped, and war will begin across the board.
Regarding the issue of starting a war on all fronts, except for the Zhao Guan family who can insist on having their own way, no one in the Song Dynasty can do anything random.
This is not a military issue, this is a power issue.
The power to declare war against an enemy country rests with the emperor.
For example, Hu Yantong killed the Jin envoy now, which meant that the Song Dynasty declared war on the Jin Kingdom.
This involves Hu Yantong using his own efforts to force the Zhao Guan family to declare war on the Jin Kingdom.
This is the most serious abuse of power.
He will be immediately arrested by the military governor and sent to the capital for trial.
This is no joke.
Shi Jian clasped his fists and said, "Farewell."
After he left, Zhao Kuang said: "The Kingdom of Jin did not send troops?"
No one answered his stupid question. Anyone with a little bit of brains knew that the Jin Army did indeed send troops, but they claimed to the outside world that they had not.
Jin Guo: Those outside are all Koreans and have nothing to do with me. I am here to coordinate.
Hu Yantong said: "What should we do now?"
Zhang Qing said: "Act according to the opportunity."
On December 15th, the snow didn’t stop.
As soon as Zhao Chen got up, he was called to the main hall to discuss matters.
Liu Min said: "According to reports from the scouts, before dark yesterday, all the intersections in the capital city were blocked, and food could not come in."
"It seems that the Jin army wants to force us to leave the city to fight."
Hu Yantong said: "Then fight!"
Zhang Qing also said: "We can't retreat, and we can't just defend the city. We must fight!"
Everyone's anger was also raised.
At this time, the voice of the messenger came from outside: "Report! The enemy troops are gathering outside the North City Gate!"
"Let's go! Go and have a look!"
When everyone arrived outside the North City Gate, they saw large black outlines gathering in the snow ahead.
At a glance, it seems that there are at least tens of thousands of people.
The bells at the top of the city rang, and the Song army and the Goryeo army defending the city began to take action.
A Taiba Niu crossbow was moved to the top of the city, and all the arrows were prepared.
Not long after, the horns of the Jin Army sounded.
The army began to move towards the city.
"Is the Jin army planning to attack the city?" Zhao Chen asked doubtfully.
"Your Highness, go back first, it's dangerous here!"
Zhao Chen didn't wait long and withdrew first.
Seeing the enemy troops coming in large numbers with ladders, the Song Army crossbowmen at the top of the city began to fire arrows.
The Eight Oxen Crossbow also started firing arrows, and for a while the arrows rained like clouds.
The enemy soldiers screamed in pain one by one, fell to the snow, and red flowers bloomed.
Chapter completed!