What is the way of diplomacy?

If it were Shen An, of course he would say that it was the way of benefit.

Diplomats first grasp where the interests of both sides lie, and then start the game.

Therefore, what seems to be a very relaxed diplomatic activity and negotiation, or a tense atmosphere, is actually a game.

If you don't have that certainty, don't bring shame on yourself.

Feng Li simply understood foreign affairs as dealing with people.

It's not about people, it's about dealing with a country.

The result of contempt was naturally that the original form was exposed, and then he was humiliated by Liao's face, and he didn't know how to deal with it.

He had also done his homework before coming, and knew that the Liao envoys in the past were at most intimidating, so he was also ready to meet intimidation.

But the Liao envoy didn't play his cards according to common sense, and directly used humiliation to drive him away.

What a shame!

No matter how proud Feng Li was, he knew that he was in big trouble.

His rashness made the Liao envoy angry.

And the confidence of the Liao envoy came from the Bishan army that went deep into the Liao realm.

In the case of Chen Zhong's report, if the Liao people can't besiege them, it is really stupid.

This is an inevitable result, so the Liao envoy is very fearless.

When he saw Feng Li's face pale, he snorted coldly and walked away.

"I want to see Emperor Song!"

He stood outside the door and looked at the officials in the ceremonial room with a wide gaze, "Emperor Song should give Da Liao an explanation for this matter, otherwise what kind of brotherly country...... can't stop the anger of His Majesty Da Liao! ”

The officials in the ceremonial room were also dumbfounded.

Someone said in a low voice: "This time it is the Great Song Dynasty's loss, and the words must be soft first and then hard, Feng Li bites to death to find out that there is no such thing, this is death!" ”

"He thinks it's enough to be shameless, but how can diplomacy be so simple?"

"This is a problem."

Feng Li also knew that he was in trouble, so when he saw that the Liao envoy was going out, he smiled and said, "Your envoy is slow, there is something to say!" ”

Say Nima!

The Liao envoy glanced back at him and said, "I want to see Emperor Song, but besides...... It is to speak with knives and guns. ”

A small servant covered his forehead, and then sighed, "Now...... Advancing and retreating, he thinks this is a frolic between the powerful? ”

Feng Lilai replaced Tang Ren, which went through some operations.

Shen An soared in the position of deputy Chengzhi, and Tang Ren was the same, which made many people think that the current diplomatic situation of the Great Song Dynasty was very good, so they wanted to make a profit.

Moreover, Shen An claims to never suffer losses in foreign affairs, and has repeatedly made meritorious contributions in foreign affairs. This cut off his hand that was reaching out to the ceremonial room, thinking that he would be in pain.

Tang Ren's transfer is not normal, and his transfer to Fuzhou is even more abnormal.

He is Shen An's person, and it stands to reason that Shen An should stand up for him.

But Shen An didn't move, and even felt that it was a good thing to let Tang Ren go to Fuzhou, so he was silent.

His silence was considered weak and incompetent, so Feng Li came.

Feng Li wanted to make meritorious service before his foothold was stable, so he took the initiative to ask Ying to negotiate with the Liao envoy.

That's a good thing!

Everyone likes subordinates with initiative spirit, and Zhang Sheng is no exception, so Feng Li came.

It's coming, you're a newcomer, and you don't understand it yet. Let the officials of the ceremonial room negotiate first, and if there is anything wrong, you can go up and make up for it.

But Feng Li was so meritorious that he actually went on it himself.

If you want to go up, everyone will wait to see what you can do.

But you even arrogantly denied that the Bishan Army went to Liaojing, where do you think this is?

This is not a restaurant, but the embassy of Liao!

Self-righteous fools!

The people in the ceremonial room were no longer able to do so, and an official came out and said: "Please don't worry about this matter, it's useless to say right or wrong at this moment, no one knows whether the Bishan Army went to Liaojing, please wait, I think the news will come in half a month at most, and then come to discuss." ”

These words are neither humble nor arrogant, they can be attacked, and they can be defended when they retreat, and the officials have a solemn expression when they speak, and there is no trace of weakness.

This is the official of my room!

The people in the ceremonial room looked at Feng Li with an embarrassed face, and the balance in their hearts naturally shifted.

Regarding the Liao envoy's desire to see the official family, Zhang Sheng felt that it was not a big problem, and at most he could find an excuse, such as saying that the Bishan army was a rebel and a fugitive, and then he would lose some money and finish the matter.

Lose money!

He had a headache about it.

Money is not a problem he is worried about, what he is worried about is that the arrogance of the Liao people will become more and more arrogant because of this incident, and even the Western Xia people will spy on the weakness of the Great Song Dynasty from this matter, and they will find an opportunity to bite the Great Song Dynasty in the future.

"Shen An......"

Zhang Sheng knew Shen An's attainments in diplomacy, but the more he did, the more vigilant he became.

The ceremonial room can't be controlled by Shen An!

This was also the reason why he acquiesced to Feng Li coming in.

"The old man is a little bit crossing the river and demolishing the bridge!"

He picked up the teacup and laughed at himself: "The old man is also rare to be a fly and a dog, but after all, he is out of public heart and has a clear conscience." ”

The official on the side said with a smile: "From the army to the officialdom, the Great Song Dynasty must pay attention to a check and balance, and under the mutual checks and balances, the Great Song Dynasty can be as stable as Mount Tai." Then Shen An should know this kind of checks and balances, so he didn't mess around, which shows that he understands the general situation. ”

Zhang Sheng shook his head and sighed: "The old man is a little sorry. ”

He continued to deal with his business, and then looked up and asked, "Feng Like is back?" Go ask and ask. ”

Later the news came.

"Zhang Xiang, Feng Li is here."

Feng Li came in, and after saluting, he said angrily: "Zhang Xiang, today's Liao envoy is domineering, and he actually scolded the lower officials......

Zhang Sheng didn't listen to what he said, but asked, "What did you say?" ”

Feng Li was stunned and said vaguely: "Xiaguan just said something about friendship between the two countries. ”

"Really?"

Zhang Sheng frowned slightly, and at this time, a person came in outside, but it was an official in the ceremonial room.

The official came in and said: "Zhang Xiang, Feng Chengzhi previously flatly denied that the Bishan army went to the Liao border, and was angrily shouted by the Liao envoy. ”

Subordinates are not allowed to expose the old background and mistakes of the official, this is a taboo in officialdom, and this official actually tore his face directly, which shows that he is really angry.

"What?"

Zhang Sheng was stunned, and then furious: "Why do you deny it? ”

The best way to deal with it at the moment is to deal with it vaguely, and wait for the news from the north to come.

It's like a sentence in later generations: There is no picture and no truth at this moment, you say a hair!

But you denied it......

This is to force the Liao envoy to deal with it decisively, otherwise it will be a dereliction of duty.

This idiot!

Zhang Sheng stared at Feng Li and asked, "But really?" ”

He hoped it was fake, but Feng Liqiang smiled and said, "Zhang Xiang, the lower official is just ...... Slip of the tongue ......"

Mistake Nima!

Zhang Sheng threw out the teacup with his hand.

The teacup hit Feng Li's chest, and the tea and tea powder covered him.

Zhang Sheng raised his head and sighed, and said, "This matter must be resolved as soon as possible." Go, invited Shen An to come...... No, go in person! ”

"Zhang Xiang......"

The official beside him said angrily: "You rejected Shen An before, and then go back to ...... He's going to ......."

You first calmly rejected Shen An, you were very cold, but now you want to beg him to make a move...... What is the difference between this and humiliation?

Zhang Sheng said lightly: "The old man is Zaifu, and he can't be humiliated by the Liao envoy at this time, otherwise the old man will go to see him in person." Shen An has a lot of exploration of the Liao Kingdom, and his wrists are flexible, so he goes best. As for personal honor and disgrace...... The old man looked down on Feng Li before, but now that things are messed up, this is the old man's own humiliation, and he deserves to beg someone......"

Feng Li's feet softened when he heard this, and shouted: "Zhang Xiang, the lower officials have wronged ......."

Zhang Sheng said coldly: "Get out!" ”

Like a Liao envoy, Zhang Sheng only wanted to say this word when he saw this person.

He walked out of the duty room and ordered: "Keep an eye on the Liao envoy, if there is any change...... Tell the old man. ”

"The old man started the beginning, the old man has to finish it, I just hope that kid won't be too greedy......"

When Zhang Sheng arrived at Yulin Lane, he was blocked by a group of beggars.

"Get out of here!"

His entourage shouted and cursed, and the beggars hurriedly hid aside and let Zhang Sheng pass.

Zhang Sheng went all the way in, and those beggars were both men and women, but the most of them were children.

"Where did this come from?"

Zhang Sheng thought for a while, shook his head and said, "Yes, it's just spring, but some can't get through it." ”

The attendant said: "Xianggong, at most someone will come to collect them in the afternoon, give them food and clothes first, and then settle them all in a few days." ”

Zhang Sheng nodded, and was about to speak, when he saw a commotion in front of him.

"Be fair and slow!"

The attendants hurriedly stopped in front of him, looking at the excited beggars with nervous expressions.

"It's all there, don't squeeze."

There was a crisp voice in front of him, Zhang Sheng's face flushed, and then he pushed away his entourage and walked over.

Just outside the gate of the Shen family, Guoguo and his subordinates were distributing cooking cakes.

"Don't squeeze!"

Guoguo was very unhappy and pouted.

"Don't squeeze, this little lady is kind-hearted, we have to have a face."

"Yes, others have to give faces, don't push the back."

After a commotion, the beggars lined up.

Yao Lian and others carried a large bamboo basket, and in the bamboo basket was steaming cooking cakes.

"One person, two, both."

Guoguo gave a cake in each hand and distributed it to the beggars.

Her expression was very serious, and she said as she spoke: "There is gruel later...... My brother said that he couldn't eat meat after being hungry for a long time, and he had to eat light ......"

The entourage looked at the orderly scene, and couldn't help sighing: "Our people in the Great Song Dynasty are obedient, and a little lady can greet so many people." ”

Zhang Sheng said: "It's one thing to abide by the rules, those big men on the side are not good at stubble, whoever dares to disobey the rules will most likely be beaten out." ”

He said thoughtfully: "This is Shen An's way of diplomacy, give you the soft one first, and you have to be obedient." If you are disobedient, then come hard, everyone secretly stabs each other, and it depends on who can stab each other in the vital point. ”

He walked over, Guoguo looked at him with two cooking cakes, and asked, "Do you dare to ask if you are looking for my brother?" ”

The little girl combed her two buns, her eyes were dark, her skin was white and tender, Zhang Sheng didn't know what words to use to describe it, if it was Shen An, it would be over in one sentence.

Cute!

His smile softened, "Yes, looking for your brother." ”

Guoguo looked at the cooking cake in his hand and said embarrassedly: "But I'm busy......"

She turned around and shouted, "Brother......"

"It's coming, it's coming."

Shen An trotted out, and when he saw Zhang Sheng, he was stunned, and then frowned: "Feng Li is causing trouble?" ”

Zhang Sheng nodded, and Shen An took him in.

"The old man is looking at the wrong person."

After sitting down in the front hall, Zhang Sheng sighed: "Earlier, you said that Feng Li would only brag, but the old man thought that his family was very knowledgeable, and he was an old man in the sea, who knows...... The old man has no shame to see you now, but thinking that this matter has to be settled after all, he is cheeky. ”

As he spoke, he got up and made amends.

A Zaisuke gave it to you, and it's an old man......

Shen An got up to avoid it and said, "Zhang Xiang doesn't need to be like this, this matter ......"

He hesitated, and Zhang Sheng knew that he was going to open chips.

"Feng Li is unbearable."

Shen An's words were agreed by Zhang Sheng: "The old man hated to slap him to death at that time, but after all, he just thought about it." ”

Shen An smiled: "Then the deputy will be poor." ”

That's his condition.

Zhang Sheng smiled bitterly: "Is this the alliance under the city?" ”