In Chongzheng Hall, after listening to Ouyang Xiu's speech, Zhao Zhen said: "It seems that the Khitan is going to be tough to the end?"

Ouyang Xiu held the scepter: "Return to Your Majesty, according to my opinion, this is exactly the case. In the battle of Xiongzhou, the Khitan believed that this dynasty had been prepared for a long time, and he was determined to make a mistake but was unintentional. Even though I entered, I was not a crime of war and refused to accept it."

Wen Yanbo said: "I still think that I am a strong country after losing again and again. How should the Khitans convince themselves?"

Du Zhongxiao said: "The Khitan army relies on grasslands. As long as it does not hurt its roots, it will think that its strength is still there. According to what I see, the relationship with the Khitan will stop at this time. Since the negotiations cannot be reached, don't talk for the time being. Instruct Liu Ji in front of him to send the captured Khitans to the capital to the Ming Dynasty to punish the Zhengdian. Another order is the governor of Xiongzhou Ma Huaide and Xingwen. The people under the rule will not be allowed to pay taxes to the Khitan again. Anyone who refuses to the south of the Mahe River will no longer serve the Khitan service. Other places that border the Khitan will be strictly controlled."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen hesitated for a moment and did not speak.

Tian Kuang said: "I think that if the Khitans won a great victory in Xiongzhou, there is no need to force the Khitans too much. I should just understand the truth about the Khitans. As long as they admit their mistakes, they will let them go. The captured Khitans are of no use to the dynasty, so it is better to let them go."

Han Qi said: "What if the Khitans insist on not admitting their mistakes and insist on putting all the captured people back?"

Tian Kuang shook his head: "No. The negotiations between the two countries are asking for a price everywhere and paying back the money. This time, the Khitans came with one civil and one military, and two envoys. Yelu Yixin was originally a royal family and was arrogant, so he would definitely not be able to speak. Let's wait for two days to let the Khitans know the attitude of this dynasty and then go to talk to Yao Jingxing. According to my estimate, Yao Jingxing will not be like this again."

Zhao Zhen said: "If the Khitan was willing to surrender, he could put the captured people back and there would be no waste of food."

Wen Yanbo nodded: "If you can avoid fighting, it is naturally the best. This time, the Khitan attacked across the border and the entire army was wiped out. There is no reason to say. If you think you are wrong with the Khitan, you don't have to force people too much."

Du Zhongxiao said: "It's good to temporarily ease the relationship. However, the Khitan crossed the border and fought in Xiongzhou, but there was no need to have nothing. If the prisoners were to be released, the Khitan needed to give up all the two losers. The people in this dynasty did not pay taxes on the Khitans and did not serve as servants. The border troops will be closely guarded by the border borders from now on, and the people under the rule will not be harassed by the Khitans. In addition, the two countries will also discuss the situation along the border."

Tian Kuang said: "It has been a big victory, so there is no need to involve other things."

Du Zhongxiao shook his head: "When you win a lot, you must get something. Otherwise, you will be afraid that you will lose the morale of the soldiers."

Han Qi said: "What Du Taiwei said is that since he has a great victory, he will have to get something. The two losers along the border are the court tolerating the Khitan. This time they crossed the border and were defeated so they had to make a mistake. It would be better to cancel it."

Tian Kuang said: "Xiongzhou has lost two households, and there is a lot of grain and silk a year. Since the two countries have no annual monies, the Khitans value it very much. If they insist on not giving it to them, they are afraid that the Khitans will not bow their heads. For the court, how much grain and silk a year is only in Xiongzhou? It is nothing to give it to the Khitans."

Du Zhongxiao said: "The so-called greed is not enough and the snake swallows the elephant. If you give in, the Khitans will definitely want more. What should I do? If the Khitans really want food and silk, they can trade it in the border area and let them trade horses and sheep."

After the Song Dynasty took Hequ Road, the Khitan traded with the Song Dynasty gradually relaxed its horses. The Song Dynasty's horses were transported from Hequ Road to Hebei Road. The journey was long and the cost was high, and they were willing to buy horses from the Khitan. More importantly, the Khitan princes and nobles had become accustomed to the silk of the Song Dynasty for so many years, but suddenly disappeared. How could they bear it? There was an objective need to maintain border trade.

Tian Kuang wanted to refute it, thought about it, shook his head, and said nothing more. In this battle in Xiongzhou, the Song Dynasty won cleanly and neatly, and it was appropriate to deal with it. Moreover, 10,000 people were lost, and the Khitan Nanjing Road was temporarily empty and it really needed to surrender.

Zhao Zhen pondered over and said, "Can the Khitans accept such a price?"

Du Zhongxiao said: "It is the matter of the Khitans whether to accept it or not. Why should I worry about the Khitans? Now it is the Khitans who want to reconcile, but it is not the dynasty who asks them to reconcile, so of course there is no need to be wronged. Even if this peace is only for both sides, it is just a rest and a war is inevitable."

Tian Kuang said: "I'm afraid I'm going to force it tightly, the Khitan simply ignited the whole country's troops and drove south. This dynasty is not ready yet, and it's not a good thing to fight now. If the entire army is finished training in another two or three years, it's best to fight with the Khitan again."

Han Qi said: "I think that the court can deal with it now, whether it is war or peace. If there is enough money and food, just this one is not afraid of going to war with the Khitan. When the country was established, Taizu built a feudal treasury to restore Yanyun one day. However, the court has not had enough money and food. It was not until recent years that the money and food were collected and it was truly sufficient. This was the time to intend to Yanyun."

Zhao Zhen nodded: "How dare I forget the ambition of Taizu! Well, I will reply to the Khitan like this. The captives can be released, but the two losers along the border will be cancelled. All the people in the Song Dynasty will not pay taxes to the Khitan, nor will they serve the Khitan. The border areas can still trade in the two countries according to the previous situation. If there is any objection to the Khitan, you must not violate these two items!"

The ministers bowed together and said that it was. Zhao Zhen said: "I highly rewarded the soldiers who participated in the war and gave them the opportunity to relocate. Also, the villagers who were affected this time ordered Xiongzhou to properly provide for their pensions." After saying some details, the ministers left Chongzheng Hall.

Wen Yanbo said: "There are still many details in this matter. Please move to the capital hall and let's discuss it again."

When they arrived at the capital, everyone sat down and the soldiers came to tea. After they invited tea, Wen Yanbo said, "Yesterday, Ouyang Neihan met the Khitan envoy, and Yelu Yixin was extremely difficult to speak. According to my estimate, it is still difficult to explain when they talk again. If things go well, they are afraid that they will fall on Yao Jingxing."

Ouyang Xiu said: "Yelu Yixin is a royal family and has a noble status. Yao Jingxing is a Han Chinese, so he is afraid he will not be able to make a decision."

Wen Yanbo said: "So, it is actually not easy to make the Khitan envoy admit defeat this time. Nehhan can go to see them again and explain the meaning of the court. If he forces this to be ruled out, he will ignore it and let them live in Duting Station first. It is the end of the year, and I don't know how many major things the court has to be busy with. Let's leave them for a few days and see what it is."

Fu Bi said: "It's been nearly the last year. Wouldn't they be allowed to go to the palace to meet the saint?"

Wen Yanbo lowered his head and thought for a while, and said, "Since both sides can't talk about going together, how can they go to the palace? Let them live in Duting Post and treat each other with courtesy. For negotiations with the Khitan, Ma Huaide of Xiongzhou will be ordered to have company documents with the Khitan."

Tian Kuang said: "There are envoys here in the Khitan, and the officials should say that they should talk to the envoys first."

Han Qi said: "What's the difficulty? Just say that the Khitan envoy is unruly and difficult to negotiate. It's better to have a department to negotiate."

For a moment, everyone didn't say anything. Now I am afraid that the Khitan envoys are here and do not negotiate with the envoys. How can I negotiate with the envoys?
Chapter completed!