Chapter 1553: The Threat from the Emperor of the Song Dynasty
Although Saijar was extremely respectful on the surface, he had a provocative heart hidden under this face. He believed that the power of the Seljuk Dynasty had reached the point of being invincible in the world, and even if it was so prosperous, the Song Dynasty would not be an opponent.
He didn't believe what domestic merchants said, "The Song Dynasty was so powerful and the fighting power of the Song Dynasty was so terrible. It was just a fooling person, and even spread rumors.
The Song Empire he saw in the book was nothing different from what he saw in front of him. The Liao Dynasty in the north has not been destroyed yet, and what future does the Eastern Dynasty, which cannot even defend the gateway of the Silk Road?
Saijar knew the terror of Chinese civilization, but it had become the past and history. Even in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the Battle of Hengluo was still lost to Abbas.
The Seljuk Dynasty now ruled Abbas. With the camel's head, you know that Seljuk is stronger than the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and the Song Empire was just the successor of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Why can it compete with Seljuk?
In fact, the purpose of the Seljuk Dynasty was not Khotan or the Western Regions, but to obtain a wider land, the land of the Eastern Empire!
The Han people have been in this land for too long, so they should change to a new "master".
It is this kind of arrogance that made Saijar even more presumptuous. He was a scholar who was regarded as a confidant by the emperor of the Seljuk Empire because of his erudition and knowledge. He was also one of the empire's counselors.
Regarding the war with the Song Empire, the Seljuk Dynasty had long been divided into two factions. One faction believed that it should maintain its relationship with the Song Dynasty, exchange stable relations for trade, and at the same time gain benefits from trade.
Another faction's idea is that, like Saijar, he believed that war should be launched and the pagans should be conquered with "holy war". Under the scimitar and iron hoof, isn't the wealth of the Eastern Empire theirs?
This tribute was actually a test by Seljuk Emperor Tugluk, who made Saijar check that the Song Dynasty was as powerful as the merchants described, but Saijar believed that the Song Dynasty's army was just like this.
In fact, Saijar has never seen many troops from the Song Dynasty...
In his opinion, the Yuhou who patrolled the city on the street and the yamen runners were soldiers of the Song Dynasty. Although the imperial guards on the imperial city were elite, they would not have too many people. How many of the emperor's personal troops could there be?
There are only tens of thousands of people in Saijar's knowledge.
But there is one thing that Saijar can't understand why the nomadic warriors on the grasslands of the Liao Dynasty could not defeat the Song Dynasty?
No one explained the war between the Song and Liao dynasties to him, and no one would tell him the strength of the Song Dynasty's military. Now Saijar is completely in a situation of news asymmetry without knowing it.
He didn't know that the Song Dynasty was not only preparing to fight back against the Black Khan's invasion, but also wanted to fight back against Seljuk.
Saijar saw everything about the Song Dynasty, but in fact what he saw was just the tip of the iceberg. In fact, he was not a stupid person, but only a stakeholder. He was a member of the Seljuk war faction, and everything he saw would support his own point of view.
But when the butt determines the head, the eyes will have no effect at all and may even provide him with wrong information.
Zhao Zhen put away all his negative emotions, and Sancai suddenly realized that the government had no anger at all, and his expression was kind and calm, which was extremely rare.
"The gift list is quite long, and I have seen it. I just hope that Black Sweat can restrain itself. After all, it is your Seljuk's dog. If I bite my Khotan, I will not settle the score with the dog, but will seek trouble for its owner."
This is very ugly. Comparing a country to a dog is a great insult, but no one will pursue it if the Black Khan's messenger is not there, but everyone can hear dissatisfaction from Zhao Zhen's words.
There is no doubt that Seljuk is the owner of Black Khan. Without Seljuk, there would be no Black Khan's current status.
It is also obvious to all. Saijar did not intend to deny it, but responded with a smile: "Your Majesty, Hei Khan did not know that Yutian had become a vassal of the Song Dynasty..."
"It's not a vassal, but Khotan is now the territory of the Song Dynasty! Thanks to the attack of Hei Khan, Yuchi saw the darkness of this world clearly and made up his mind to offer the land to the Song Dynasty. He is now the King of Loyalty in the Song Dynasty."
Saijar stood there for a while before speaking: "Hei Han didn't know that Yutian was from the Song Dynasty. He attacked rashly and hurt his harmony. I hope His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty forgives him."
Zhao Zhen saw Saijar's expression and smiled and said, "Why should Seljuk persuade the matter of Hei Khan? This matter is a problem between the Song Dynasty and Hei Khan. Hei Khan's envoys should clarify it, but Hei Khan did not send envoys to come, and his intentions will be clear!"
Saijar still wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Zhao Zhen: "My land in China has always been a place where people do not offend me. If people offend me, I will offend others! Since Hei Khan provoked war, don't you know that Khotan is the land of the Song Dynasty? Or is his master of Hei Khan a fool?"
Saijar didn't know how to answer for a moment. Obviously, the emperor of the Song Empire knew that behind Hei Khan was Seljuk, and this was a bit insulting...
"Since the messenger of Seljuk has a lot of connection with the Black Khan, I will ask you to do it for you. When I return to the court, I will tell Bayitash that when the war begins, it is his final decision, but when it ends, it is my final decision."
Zhao Zhen's words made Saijiaer suddenly look up. It was obvious that the Emperor of Song Dynasty had already become a fact, and there was no possibility of giving in. He heard that the Song Dynasty sent troops to Heihan before, but he didn't believe it, but now it seems that it is definitely true!
After the guess in his heart was confirmed, Saijar not only did not panic, but also had a hint of excitement. The Song Dynasty's use of troops against the Black Khan could be an excuse for Seljuk, so that the plan to advance eastward could be implemented seamlessly.
As for the Black Khan Dynasty, wouldn’t it be nice to let this vassal belonging to Seljuk…… and let it become a part of its master like Khotan?!
A banquet was a bit unstoppable. Zhao Zhen brought foreign envoys to the New Year to reward him, but it turned into a dialogue between Zhao Zhen and Saijar, and also a dialogue between the Song Dynasty and Seljuk.
Without saying a word from the envoy of the Liao Dynasty, he found that no one cared about him after he arrived in the Song Dynasty, as if it did not exist.
But he didn't get anything. The news that the Song Dynasty and Hei Khan went to war is what he was concerned about. This news was really great for the Liao Dynasty!
And Kim Huanhui looked at Saijar as if he was looking at a fool.
He actually dares to provoke the Song Dynasty? Have you never seen the horror of the Song Dynasty!
A banquet turned into a prelude to the war. Saijar was still very satisfied when he left. He was in a good mood and could tell that even the three talents could see it. He was a little puzzled, is there something wrong with the mind of this Gentile envoy?
Saijar's departure was expected by everyone. The Liao envoy did not intend to leave. While he handed over the letter of the country in Zhao Zhen's expectation, he also handed over a wooden cylinder: "Report to Your Majesty, this is the letter of the country and congratulations of my Great Liao."
Even though he said so, his eyes were quite strange...
Chapter completed!