Gao Taiming had read books about Zhongyuan.

He knew very well that once the emperor of the Central Plains knew about what his family had done, he would definitely be furious - using his ministers to usurp the emperor, the subordinates would be forced to do so.

This is the best reason and excuse to send troops.

It is said that the Song Army's southern expedition only mobilized 5,000 people to go south.

With just such a small number of soldiers and horses, they swept through the entire north of Jiaozhi, beheaded tens of thousands, took no prisoners, and expanded thousands of miles of territory, until Jiaozhi begged for peace.

When the news came back to Shanchan, Gao Taiming was frightened - what kind of heavenly soldiers and generals are these?

If it had happened in the past, Dali might still have relied on natural dangers to block the Song army.

But now that their father and son have deposed Emperor Ming and established Duan Zhengming, many powerful factions, especially the families on the northern border, have estranged themselves from the Gao family.

If they collude with Song Ting and use the banner of "supporting the Duan family and returning power to the king".

The Gao family may perish under internal and external pressure.

Therefore, this mission is extremely important to the Gao family.

Song Ting in the north is the only giant that can interfere and affect the great cause of Gao's generation.

Moreover, after watching the entire process of the Song Army's southern expedition, Gao Taiming and his son knew clearly in their hearts.

If the Song Dynasty interferes, it won't even need to send many troops.

With only a few thousand elite soldiers and contacting the nobles in the country, we can replicate what they did in northern Cochin.

The incident in Jiaozhi shocked the Gao family not only in terms of force.

There is also the aspect of soft power.

After Song Ting was defeated, he actually didn't care!

Directly make them local officials on the spot and make them hereditary!

Not only are these people allowed to serve as emperors for five years (vassals under the tribute system), paying tribute by local officials is actually a very profitable act. China rewards, often several times the tribute, and members of the mission can also be exempted from taxes.

Sell ​​the goods you brought and purchase Song Dynasty goods tax-free.)

These native officials were also given preferential policies.

Not only did it allow local officials to enter Guangxi for trade without hindrance, it also exempted and exempted all commercial taxes on goods entering and exiting the northern part of the state.

This has great appeal to local officials and wealthy families from all over the southwest.

The powerful factions in Dali Kingdom have seen all this and have been observing silently.

Therefore, Mr. Gao is really afraid.

They are afraid that the fate of Jiaozhi will happen again to them.

Therefore, Gao Taiming and his son not only suspended the plan of generation in China.

Gao Taiming even took the risk to come to the DPRK in person!

How did Zhao Xu know this?

He has not specifically studied the history and changes of Dali Kingdom.

How would you know that now is the most critical historical period in the history of Dali?

Therefore, although he was condescending and saw the fleeting embarrassment on Gao Taiming's face, he didn't think much about it and continued to play his role as an emperor who "cares about the well-being of the people of Dali."

He then said, "That's all right. Please convey my regards to King Dali after Gao Qing returns home."

"Dali helped the Song Dynasty kill Nong Ni Zhigao. The Song Dynasty has always remembered it."

"This time, Wang's army marched south, and Dali even sold horses to our court, which helped Wang's army a lot..."

Gao Taiming's hands and feet felt a little cold after hearing this.

He has been in court for some time.

Relying on his ability, he has already found out clearly the current situation and structure of Song Ting.

The old emperor died last year, and a ten-year-old little emperor came to the throne.

Logically speaking, if the young master is in charge of the country and the mother is in charge, the young emperor should not have any power.

But the little emperor Song Ting was an exception.

Although he is only ten years old, he has already won widespread support and support throughout the country.

It is said that "Although he is still young, he has the quality of an ancient sage king", "his holy and clear judgment is quite similar to that of a king; he is generous and benevolent, and has the virtue of a benevolent ancestor; and he has filial piety and love for the two palaces, which is the legacy of the previous king."

All in all, it’s great!

It is said that the southern expedition to Jiaozhi was a decision he made arbitrarily and against all opinions.

At the same time, the generals of the Southern Expedition were also selected from their close ministers and confidants.

Even the post-war aftermath and appeasement policies were basically the work of this little emperor.

At first, Gao Taiming was doubtful, but now when he arrived at the palace, he saw the little emperor sitting in the palace, as if he was a born emperor, talking to him confidently and calmly, while the ministers in the palace all looked like they were used to seeing him.

.

Obviously, this is not the first day he has done this.

"Could it be that he is a genius?"

"With the blessing and enlightenment of Buddha?"

Under the leadership of Duan, Dali worshiped Buddhism extremely.

When encountering something that is difficult to explain, you will naturally blame it on the Buddha.

Gao Taiming was suddenly sweating profusely.

Because, if that were the case, what the little emperor said would be too extraordinary.

First of all, he mentioned the incident when Xingzong (Duan Lianping) beheaded Nong Zhigao who fled to Dali for refuge after his defeat, and said that Song Ting still remembers this incident.

But the problem is that the descendants of Xingzong were played to death in the hands of the Gao family.

First, Duan Lianyi, the son of Xingzong, was executed by the Gao family with the help of the Yang family.

Then, the Gao family deposed Duan Lianyi's nephew Duan Shouhui, Emperor Ming, and replaced him with the current puppet Duan Zhengming.

So, what does this little emperor of the Song Dynasty, who is suspected to be blessed by Buddha, mean?

What does he know?

Is he making threats? Is he threatening? Or is he trying to stand up for the Duan family?

Gao Taiming didn't know, but he was scared.

The thing about selling the horse that the other party was grateful for made Gao Taiming even more sweaty.

Because the horse selling was done by the powerful local factions behind the Gao family's back.

Those guys openly sold horses for money, tea and silk, without even notifying the Gao family.

Gao knew these things through merchants who went to Guangxi to trade.

This made Gao Taiming even more panicked.

Because those guys were willing to sell thousands of Yunnan horses to the Song people.

Then wouldn't they be able to tell Song Ting about the situation in Dali?

even……

Go to the Song court, replace the Duan family, and learn from Shen Baoxu in the Spring and Autumn Period. A loyal minister cried to the court to borrow troops?

Thinking this way, Gao Taiming trembled a little.

He had a vague feeling that the little emperor in the palace, who always had a charming smile, might already know something.

There was no other way, so Gao Taiming could only bite the bullet, cautiously and tentatively said: "Your Majesty Miao Zan, this is what I should do."

Zhao Xu looked at Gao Taiming in the palace, subconsciously rubbed his hands, and then showed what he thought was a kind smile, but what he said couldn't help but contain a little excitement that he didn't even notice: "Dali

Even though you live in one place, you can still know how to be loyal and filial. This shows that the way of a saint can be applied everywhere!"

"Especially Gao Qing!"

"I have heard that the Gao family of Dali, who served as King of Dali, has been loyal from generation to generation. He can be said to be a model of loyal ministers and filial sons in the south of the world!"

Gao Taiming listened to Zhao Xu's words, especially the excitement that could not be suppressed but was forcibly suppressed in his voice, and he felt like he was struck by lightning!

Because Gao Taiming is familiar with this kind of excitement.

Back then, when news about the Yang family's murder of Duan Lianyi reached Shan Chan, he was like this.

I wanted to laugh, jump, and dance, but I had to suppress it and even shed tears.

so……

Gao Taiming's heart couldn't help but scream!

he knows!
To be continued...