sbdcsierra Chapter 314 The story repeats itself
Chapter 314 The story repeats itself
The Song Dynasty once again sent troops to attack the Xia Dynasty, shocking all countries in the world, but there were few people who were able to stop it.
At this moment, the pit that Han had dug for the other countries finally began to show. They could only watch the Song Dynasty galloping across the territory of Western Xia without any worries.
In the capital Xingqing Prefecture, upon receiving the news that the Song Dynasty had invaded, Xia Huizong Li Bingchang, who had just ascended the throne less than five months ago, was stunned.
After all, what kind of talent and ambition can a seven-year-old child have? He can only be a puppet.
Unfortunately, as an emperor, even if he is a puppet, facing such a desperate situation, the final burden will fall on him.
Hearing the news that the Song army was advancing like a hot knife through butter, Li Bingchang trembled all over and grabbed his mother's robe.
Empress Dowager Liang and Prime Minister Liang Yimei, the head of the ministers, looked at each other, and they could both see a hint of surprise and relief in their eyes.
On the one hand, he marveled at the swiftness of the Song Dynasty's military deployment and its terrifying combat power; on the other hand, he was glad that he had made the right choice.
"The Prime Minister immediately took over the defense of the capital and reorganized the troops within the city."
"The troops of Dingzhou, Huaizhou, Jingzhou, and Shunzhou under the jurisdiction of the capital are not allowed to move arbitrarily. They must firmly defend their cities and consolidate the security of the capital."
"Order all major military garrisons across the country to immediately march to the capital to defend the king!"
Empress Dowager Liang followed the plan that had been made before. She took up her son's cold little hand, suddenly waved her phoenix robe, and issued an imperial decree.
"Your Majesty, I obey your command!"
Prime Minister Liang Yimei led the Western Xia officials in bowing.
"Also, summon the Song Dynasty envoys. I want to speak to them personally!"
The anger in Empress Dowager Liang's tone made many old ministers and Tangut nobles nod secretly.
Although the Hou Party was monopolistic, formed cliques, and demoted many people, it still safeguarded the interests of the entire Western Xia at critical moments.
Wherever they couldn't see, Liang and Liang Yi were observing these old guys with a sneer on their face.
. . . . . .
"Sir, Xixia has received news of our advance, and Liang has summoned us to the palace for an audience!"
Zhe Kexing rushed in from outside and said to Sima Junshi.
But he saw the Su brothers and a man in a black robe covering his entire body in the room, and they were chatting happily.
"It looks like the Liang family is going to cooperate with our actions."
Sima Junshi said to the man in black robe with a somewhat excited tone.
"Then I wish Brother Junshi every success in his first battle, and may he once again perform the story of a lone robbery..."
The man in black robe did not deliberately lower his voice, and his gentle tone echoed in the room.
Zhe Kexing had very sharp ears and could recognize the other person's voice.
"Hou..."
"Um--?"
Hearing Sima Junshi's drawn-out tone, Zhe Kexing immediately knew that the Marquis had sneaked into Xingqing Mansion and could not reveal his identity, so he quickly shut his mouth.
"But will the Liang family really watch us kidnap Li Bingchang?"
Su Ziyu was very worried about whether this plan would succeed.
"At this point, she no longer has the final say."
"If they abide by their duties and consciously serve as puppets of the Song Dynasty, the government may show some leniency."
"But if they don't know what's good for them, then don't blame them for any accidents that might happen..."
Han's cold voice came from under the black robe. Because his face was covered, it was impossible to tell what his expression was.
"Then I will prepare to enter the palace immediately!"
Sima Junshi stood up decisively and bowed.
"I will go with you, and it's a good opportunity to meet with Liang."
Han's chuckle was faintly heard from under his black robe, and there was a hint of danger.
. . . . . .
As the delegation headed by Sima Junshi entered the palace, Prime Minister Liang Yimei immediately began to let the Liang family members take over the city defense forces in the entire Xingqing Prefecture.
He took the opportunity to seize the imperial palace guards, and directly sent the original royal generals to Huaizhou for garrison in the name of the crisis in the capital.
In this way, the entire responsibility of defending the capital of Xingqing Prefecture easily fell into the hands of the Liang family.
While he was still feeling complacent and imagining the good days ahead after surrendering to the Song Dynasty, the situation in the palace was also changing rapidly.
"Your Excellency greets the Empress Dowager!"
Sima Junshi took the lead in saluting, followed by the three men in black robes: Han Ming, Su Zizhan, and Zhe Kexing.
Empress Dowager Liang had just coaxed the frightened Li Bingchang to sleep when she saw the four men staring her up and down.
"What? Is this the rule for the Song Dynasty delegation? Keeping an eye on the widowed empress dowager of a neighboring country?"
Liang shook her phoenix robe and leaned lazily on the couch.
"Foreign ministers dare not."
When Sima Junshi spoke in a neutral tone, Liang frowned slightly.
"Sir Sima, shouldn't you give me an explanation?"
"explain?"
Sima Junshi sneered and looked at the other party with a cold expression.
"Your Highness is right. I, the minister, do need an explanation."
Looking at the strange delegation members, Liang sensed something was wrong.
"The foreign ministers want to take the King of Xixia away. I wonder what concerns the Empress Dowager has?"
As soon as these words came out, Liang trembled instantly, staring at the other party with her eyes: "Are you going to cross the river and destroy the bridge?!"
"What are you talking about, Madam?"
Sima Junshi asked with his hands spread out in confusion.
"Don't think I can't see it. You just think my son is young and easy to control!"
"Want to kick the Liang family out? You guys in the Song Dynasty, don't even think about it!"
Sima Junshi saw the situation and sighed helplessly: "My Lord, that's what she said."
When Liang heard Sima Junshi's words, her breathing quickened and her gaze turned to the man in black robe who had remained silent.
"You are the Marquis of Anyang—?!"
The man in black robe took two steps forward and slowly took off the cloak and hood that covered his head.
Then, a handsome face with an extraordinary appearance jumped out, looking at the other person with a smile on his lips.
"Foreign minister Han Ming greets the Empress Dowager."
Without bowing or any other unnecessary gestures, Han simply stared at Liang with a gaze as bright as the stars.
"boom--!"
Liang felt as if something was violently pounding in her heart, and her body felt a little weak.
"I never thought that you and I would meet at this moment..."
Liang looked at Han Ming with a coquettish look in her eyes.
"The Empress should have been mentally prepared. I am not someone who likes to sit and wait for the opportunity to strike."
Mr. Han began to look at the bedroom carefully, and then he picked up a vase beside him to admire it as if he was strolling in his own back garden.
"That's right. I didn't know that the Marquis was so fond of visiting the enemy's capital."
After being amazed at the first sight, Liang put away her thoughts and looked Han up and down, following his movements.
"Your Highness, please think carefully about Lord Sima's request. No matter how much you look down on me, you won't get what you want."
Mr. Han's words were very ruthless, but they made Liang's mouth curl up slowly.
"Do you think it's realistic for the Song Dynasty to obtain Bing'er so easily?"
Han narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced at the vase in his hand, and then sneered.
"Madam, isn't a marriage enough to exchange for that little guy?"
Liang's face instantly turned cold, and she gritted her teeth and said, "That's another price!"
Amount(⊙o⊙)…
Is Mr. Jiaqian possessed?
Han was stunned by Liang's words, and then he turned around and looked at her with a twitch of his mouth: "Isn't the surname of the Empress Liang?"
Liang frowned slightly and asked in a puzzled tone, "What do you mean, Lord Marquis?"
Seeing Liang like this, Han Ming was overjoyed: "I thought she was an old friend!"
"Since the Madam wants to negotiate a different price, then go ahead."
Liang stared at Han Ming intently. The two looked at each other for a long time, without any of the so-called ambiguity, but with a hint of coldness.
"You have no sincerity!"
Liang's words made Han tear off his disguise.
"How can you say I'm not sincere when I come here in person?"
"The Empress simply thinks that the Song Dynasty wants to kick the Liang family out."
"But have you ever thought about one thing: does the Liang family have the qualifications and ability to appease the entire Dangxiang after the war?"
"I think it's impossible. After all, the Liang family is of Han descent. That's why I propose that as long as the Liang family fully assists, they will enjoy prosperity and wealth in the Song Dynasty in the future."
"This is just to give the little guy some peace of mind, so he can be a good puppet."
"My Lady, please don't think that this Marquis and the Great Song Dynasty are inseparable from your Liang family!"
When Han Ming said the last sentence, the porcelain bottle in his hand was thrown to the ground. The instantaneous explosion woke up Li Bingchang who was sleeping a little distance away.
“Mother…Mother…Wuwuwuwu┭┮﹏┭┮!”
Liang was frightened by Han's powerful aura and trembled. Then she quickly turned around and hugged her son, looking at him with a gloomy look.
"So, you also deceived our Liang family about the marriage?"
Han Ming's eyes were dim, and the corners of his mouth curled up: "That's not the case. After all, this is the premise of mutual trust between the two parties, right?"