In fact, there is a precedent for giving away land. For example, Guo Rong conquered Jiangbei and captured the land of ten states, but there were still four states left. Because the Forbidden Army suffered heavy losses, the generals had no fighting spirit and the officials had no courage, so

He could only ask for surrender and give the land of the four states to the Central Plains.

The officials are still aware of this matter. After all, it cannot be defeated, and it is a big country in the Central Plains. It is not shameful to give some land.

But what is this puppet country in Lingnan? It is just a small country with a weak national power. Is it worthy of the Tang Dynasty giving us land?

If we act like this, where will our Tang Dynasty's face be? Is this still the overlord of the Southern Kingdom?

The strong self-esteem made Li Yu's face turn red. He looked at Han Xizai as if he wanted to kill someone. This was the world conquered by his ancestors. To give it away like this, and it was still a puppet country. To him, this was definitely a defeat.

Face.

Trampling on his dignity as emperor.

Seeing that the emperor's face turned the color of pig liver, Xu You, as the personal cotton-padded jacket of two generations of emperors, immediately stood up and refuted:

"It's absolutely ridiculous. A leader in the world would actually say such a thing. This land of the four states of Fujian is the country that Emperor Yuanzong worked so hard to conquer. You dare to throw it away with just one word. You are really arrogant. You

As a veteran minister, is Han Xizai worthy of the late master? Is he worthy of the people?"

This scolding really made Li Yu take a breath and feel more comfortable.

The officials were also shocked by such a passage. They stopped the discussion and looked at Han Xizai worriedly. Most people would not be able to bear such a hat being slapped off.

But, is Han Xizai an ordinary person?

He was unafraid, puffed up his chest, and said: "Every word and deed of this minister is for the Tang Dynasty and for His Majesty's sake. If there is any violation, it will not be tolerated by heaven."

After swearing the oath, when he saw that the emperor had recovered, he raised his head and said earnestly:

"The four states in Fujian are now not in the hands of the imperial court, but in the hands of the puppet state. According to Lin Renzhao's military report, there are at least 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers and horses in these four states, and they have all been fortified."

"The small city of Tingzhou is only three feet tall and has 20,000 troops stationed there. If Zhang Shui had not been able to transport food and grass, the army would have been defeated long ago."

"As for Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, and Jianzhou? They all have to climb mountains, and it is extremely difficult to transport food and grass. And then facing a fortified city, is fifty thousand people enough? At least one hundred thousand, one month, three months, half a year?"

"The puppet country can afford to delay it, but our Tang Dynasty cannot afford to delay it!"

"Didn't the former emperor also destroy the country of Fujian?" someone said.

"This moment, that moment, the humble minister no longer talks in detail."

Han Xizai shook his head, looked at the emperor, and said solemnly: "This land of Fujian is just a bottomless pit. The imperial court is already short of money and food. If we insist on retaking it, I am afraid that the imperial court will collapse before the day of resumption."

His words left all the ministers speechless.

The Southern Tang Dynasty's financial deficit was already serious. Now half of the Jiangxi tax revenue was used to raise troops. The officials knew that if it was not solved as soon as possible and delayed, military pay would not be paid by then. Although the imperial guards were obedient,

But if you are hungry, you may not be able to do anything.

The depletion of wealth is definitely an earth-shattering event for the imperial court.

Li Yu hesitated and looked at the ministers. They all lowered their heads and evaded, not daring to raise objections. Everyone felt the same way as Han Xizai's words.

Fear of war is also one aspect.

"Your Majesty, the Central Plains has sent people to urge you. This year's annual tribute must be brought forward."

Seeing that the emperor was still hesitating, Han Xizai firmed up his mind and spoke out, causing the court's color to change instantly.

The expression of the emperor who was sitting high changed again.

The eunuchs on the side looked distressed.

The annual tribute worth 500,000 yuan was simply scraping off the last layer of oil in the Southern Tang Dynasty. How could the imperial court, with its wealth and wealth, come up with this money?

Everyone was looking at the emperor, waiting for his opinion.

The emperor raised his hand with difficulty, his throat seemed hoarse and deep as if it hadn't been filled with water for several days.

"That's it for today!"

"I respectfully send you your Majesty——"

The emperor chose to retreat and avoid, he didn't want to make a choice.

He eagerly wanted to fall into the arms of Queen Zhou and merge into that broad mind to soothe his anxiety and uneasiness.

…………

The Yangtze River is the mother river of the Chinese people. This is universally recognized and cannot be doubted.

For the fishermen on both sides of the Yangtze River, the Yangtze River is not only their mother, but also the lifeblood for their survival.

Unlike the Yellow River, the Yangtze River rarely floods. Most of the time, although the waves are rough, it still flows eastward and flows into the sea as usual.

Those who can enter the Yangtze River for fishing and hunting are relatively large boats to catch some delicious fish that are difficult to find in ordinary lakes.

The Yangtze River has too many gifts. There are countless lakes along the river and there is never a shortage of fish. Only the bold and careful people dare to enter the Yangtze River.

"Ah Da, look, this is a yellow-lipped fish, weighing dozens of kilograms!" The half-grown boy pulled up the fishing net and looked at one of the huge big-headed fish, and couldn't help but said with joy.

"Hahaha, good boy, you did a good job!" The man patted his son on the head and praised: "This yellow-lipped fish costs fifty yuan per pound. The gentlemen in the city are vying for this one.

You have to be able to do it several times, and then I will send you to study."

"Hey, I don't want to go to school, it's like fishing with Ah Da every day." Huang Ergou scratched his head and said with a silly smile. He was very happy to be praised by his father.

"You boy, studying is a good thing. A few years ago, when our emperor was still named Li, all the officials were scholars, and they were very impressive!"

Ah Da scolded: "Study hard, and when the time comes, you will become an official and enjoy good food and drink. Ah Da will be blessed."

"Okay!" Huang Ergou agreed immediately and turned to look at the river. He saw black spots in the distance, densely packed and really scary:

"Ada, what are these?"

"These don't look like merchant ships, they look like military ships. No, let's leave quickly."

The father quickly fished out the yellow-lipped fish, and without the others, he rowed the boat and started to escape.

However, no matter how fast he was, how could he be as fast as a ship traveling down the river? In less than a quarter of an hour, the father and son were caught on board.

"Which realm is this?" Li Xin looked at the dark-skinned father and son in short clothes and asked coldly.

"General, general, we are good citizens, not water thieves." The man had never seen such a formation before. His legs were weak and he said tremblingly.

What he said was 50% or 60% similar to Lingnan. Li Xin could probably understand it, but he just spoke slower.

"Which boundary is this? If you don't tell me, I will throw you into the Yangtze River to feed the fish!" Li Xin asked again impatiently.

"General, this is Shuzhou, Shuzhou——"

"Shuzhou!!" Li Xin followed, and then a smile appeared on his face, as if he was trying to squeeze in: "So, we are not far from Jinling."
Chapter completed!