The Struggle of the Reborn Prince

After receiving the imperial edict, Ma Kuo rushed to Yuanyangbo to meet the saint at night. He had already received a notice from the emperor's northern tour to Yuanyangbo to escape the summer heat...According to the customs, all the ministers must go to Yuanyangbo to visit him, and he was also ready, but

Surprisingly, the emperor did not issue an order to summon him. Ma Kuo did not think much, but ordered the garrison to strictly guard the border and increase patrol forces to prevent the enemy from crossing the border and disturbing the Holy Driving.

At this time, the Mengwu tribe had moved in accordance with the order, and he was busy coordinating the ranch and mobilizing supplies, and the matter of the saint on the other side became unsuccessful. But just when Ma Kuo thought the emperor had forgotten him, he suddenly drove himself to use his own way.

He ordered him to go to Yuanyangpo to see the driver immediately. The incoming incoming urged him, so Ma Kuo had time to say hello to his colleagues. He had no time to hand over the work, so he brought a few followers and hurried on the road.

Ma Kuo thought on the road that the emperor wanted to see him was nothing more than two things: one was the recovery of production after the disaster and the livelihood of the people; the second was the resettlement of the Mongolians after they withdrew from the safe zone and the Tatars after they entered.

The situation of the grassland. These things are all important matters this year. He can say nothing without preparation. However, Ma Kuo was still uneasy, but he couldn't think of anything else that made the emperor so anxious to find him.

Along the way, Ma Kuo didn't figure out the purpose of the emperor to see him. He wanted to get some news from the messenger, but he didn't know anything about it, and just urged him to rush on the way. On the way, he had to get off the horse when changing horses in the inn.

Order food, take a little rest, and sleep in the car, and you are rushing around day and night. This means that the horse has a good foundation in expanding its body, otherwise you will be disbanded before the person arrives...

"I Ma Kuo pays homage to Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live!" As soon as Ma Kuo arrived at Yuanyangpo, he had only had time to wash his face and was urged to go to court by the little yellow gate. After entering the tent, he looked at the emperor's face as usual.

The ministers of the escort were not dissatisfied. They felt relieved and quickly saluted and greeted each other. The train was stationed.

After the dynasty meeting began, what surprised Ma Kuo was that the issue of today's dynasty meeting seemed to have no relationship with him. Everyone was talking about Dali. He only knew about Dali from the news and rumors a while ago.

The main Duan Heyu became a monk because his sons fought for the throne, because he had sent an envoy to Dali to help Duan Heyu restore politics, which also attracted his attention. But he did not expect that the situation in Dali is deteriorating to such a sinister level, that year.

Master Jinhe, who witnessed the alliance with him, was assassinated by his political enemies.

"Master Ma, what do you think about the current situation in Dali?" Just as Ma Kuo was thinking, right Prime Minister Chen Go suddenly asked a question and solicited his opinions.

"Oh. Chen Xiang, the lower official just knew that the situation in Dali Country has developed to such a level that it was difficult to figure it out for a while. Please tell me first!" Ma Kuo refused. He thought he was still an outsider and didn't want to say much.

"Ma Kuo, you have been on a mission to Dali Country. You have a good understanding of the customs and folk customs there. What's the point!" Zhao Qiong said at this time. He just saw Ma Kuo listening quietly and thinking, thinking that he should have a preliminary

view,

"Your Majesty, although I am on a mission to Dali, it was a matter of many years ago. The situation is very different from the past, and I dare not speak nonsense!" The emperor pointed out, and it was inappropriate for him to refuse again. But Ma Kuo knew what he said

It may affect national decision-making, and there are also ministers and court officials in the account. Therefore, it still feels that it is better to say less.

"Hey, everyone is talking about each other. There are so many concerns, just say it!" Zhao Qi waved his hand and said, letting him speak freely.

"Since that's the case, I have some stupid opinions. Please don't laugh at you!" The emperor said this, and Ma Kuo could no longer refuse, so he went out to politely and said, "Your Majesty, I think the matter of Dali must be done.

Make a quick decision so that things will not become out of control!”

"First, although the Dali Kingdom advocates Han rituals and believes in Buddhism, it has lived in a barbaric land for a long time. The people are strong and do not accept the king's transformation. They often occupy dangerous villages to fight against the court. However, the Dali Kingdom has high mountains, high roads and dangerous troops are in a difficult situation to fight against the court.

Often, they return without success and can only make money and official positions to recruit and appease them, making them even more arrogant, and cited as an example to coerce the court!”

"Secondly, Dali State has many barbarians, most of which have 37 villages, and hundreds of small tribes. They often fight for water and forest land, and even collude with each other to fight against the court, affecting the government affairs and the appointment and removal of officials.

It has become a certain rule, which has forced the court and the great clan to win over them, to help them, and to influence the king."

"Third, although the Dali Kingdom respects Duan, it often relies on tribal power to stabilize the royal power, resulting in the emergence of powerful ministers and the power of the king declined. The Yang family, Dong family, and Gao family all used powerful ministers to usurp the throne and change the country's name.

, and the Duan family can only rely on the power of another clan to restore the throne, but the result is that they have changed a powerful minister and re-tracked the old path. This turmoil also arises, and they want to usurp the power by the opportunity of supporting the king!"

"Well, the analysis is so thorough, it's really a sharp tip!" Zhao Qi couldn't help but slam the high and praised the ministers in the tent, and they also nodded. Ma Kuo's insight made them feel refreshed. In just a few words, the situation in Dali was clearly explained.

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"Your Majesty has been criticized, I am just saying something wrong, making my colleagues laugh!" Although Ma Kuo was a little proud of himself, he had to be more humble, so as not to make people think he was arrogant.

"Continue!" Zhao Qi raised his hand and encouraged.

"Yes, your majesty!" Ma Kuo politely said again, "I think that since the early years of Xingguo, Your Majesty took the opportunity of developing Dali copper mine to support Duan's family in charge of political affairs and help him quell civil strife, the Dali Kingdom and our Song Dynasty became more and more closely connected.

Taking the opportunity to return to Song Dynasty, the business travelers used their "Tea Horse Road" to open up the business road with Tubo; and the Dali tribes also gained considerable benefits from it, so that their war horses could be exported to our country and obtained food to make up for the shortage, especially their

In exchange for the extremely shortage of iron tools. And because of the intervention of our Song Dynasty, the countries around Dali did not dare to attack war. Not only did they maintain their peace and stability, but they also gained a lot of wealth through trade with other countries!”

"Now, the battle between the throne of the Dali philosophers has caused civil strife. If our Song Dynasty does not interfere or stop it, it will soon affect the whole country, and all tribes will inevitably be involved. Then war will be rampant, which will not only cut off the trade route, but also set aside the situation.

My finance and taxation suffered great losses, and it will also threaten the safety of Guangxi Road, Zizhou Road and Chengdu Road in our country, and we have to send heavy troops to guard against us."

"In addition, although the three counties have returned to the Song Dynasty, their divisions still have many relationships with Dali. The three counties are our Song Dynasty copper smelting base, and their output accounts for more than half of the national output. If the three counties are involved, the supply of copper will be made.

The shortage will affect the production of ammunition and weapons, and thus reduce the combat effectiveness of the army, which will hinder Your Majesty's great cause of the Northern Expedition!"

"Further, if we allow the Dali turmoil to ignore it, not only will the country's small troops be independent, but it will also cause the invasion of the surrounding Champa, Tianzhu, Tubo, Bagan and other countries that have long coveted Dali. At that time, our southwest of the Song Dynasty will be in the southwest of the Song Dynasty.

The border troubles continue, and sending troops to attack will surely use the whole country's army, which is a huge expense. It is better to take advantage of the beginning of the turmoil and the countries are still waiting and watching, and stop before the fait accompli..."

Ma Kuo talked freely, his ideas were clear, he analyzed the situation in Dali Kingdom thoroughly, spoke in a reasonable and unique way, and everyone in the tent listened in a slanted manner, and no one interrupted, as if they were listening to their teachings. It was amazing

It is that everyone knows that the southwest and northwest are far apart and the news is blocked. It can see the situation in Dali so clearly based on the public information and the words that have just heard everyone’s argument. It is admirable.

"What Lord Ma said is very true. If our dynasty wants to interfere in Dali's internal affairs, can we have good plans?" Chen Go asked. He had to admire Ma Kuo as a talent, and even more admire Your Majesty's ability to identify people. Ma Kuo was under Tong Guan's hands back then.

In order to see the Jurchens preparing for war, Tong Guan reminded him to be careful, but Tong Guan not only refused to listen, but instead fled back to the capital after the Jurchens invaded, allowing Ma Kuo to be a scapegoat, and almost died in Hedong.

"Your Majesty, all the lords, I think there are three strategies to deal with the state affairs of Dali!" Ma Kuo's speech was praised by everyone. He was so happy that he couldn't stop the car and poured out all the things in his stomach!

"One has limited interference. We send envoys into the country as the sect leader, persuade all parties to stop the army, select successors from the Duan princes and recognize them, thereby resolving the turmoil between the throne of the sect. But this strategy

There are also disadvantages. We cannot eliminate the fundamental contradictions of our strong establishment of the Dali king. We only temporarily suppress all factions, and the new king will be held in a hurry. Once something happens, disputes will arise again, which is a way to stop the boiling fire."

"The two interfered with force and used our troops in Dali to raid the Dali capital Yangjume City, and controlled the palace to select a prince not controlled by Gao and Dong as the successor. At the same time, the Gao and Dong families were brought to Gao and Dong families at the same time.

The forces expelled from the court, making it impossible for them to indirectly control the Dali king by wielding the emperor to command the princes. However, it will also cause dissatisfaction among the tribes and will inevitably cause rebellion. It is a strategy to remove the firewood from the bottom of the pot!"

"The three are comprehensive intervention, that is, to eliminate the country's name and include Dali in our territory of the Song Dynasty. In the name of stopping civil strife in Dali, we dispatched large troops to enter and control the main prefectures, and at the same time convened the 37 barbarian leaders of Dali to gather together.

The capital alliance. Because their tribes envied the prosperity of our Song Dynasty, they were willing to follow the example of the three counties returning to the Song Dynasty. We can use some means to make them propose returning to the Song Dynasty, eliminate the national title, and successfully incorporate the country into the territory.

, only the Duan title was retained, while the Gao and Dong family depended on whether they had the sincerity to return to the Song Dynasty to deal with it. This is a one-time and for all solution!"

"Well, Ma Aiqing's three-piece is very insightful. If I order you to go to Dali to take charge of the overall situation, you dare to accept the order in the face of danger!" Zhao Qi asked with a smile after he finished speaking.

"The emperor has a destiny, and I will never refuse to die to repay my kindness!" Ma Kuo suddenly felt shocked or hesitant, but hesitated and said politely... (To be continued...)