At the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, around 960 AD. At that time, Li Yu, the monarch of the Southern Tang Dynasty, sent envoys to the Northern Song Dynasty to sue for peace with Zhao Kuangyin. Li Yu was a monarch who was both civil and military, and he had a strong sense of responsibility for the security of the country and the happiness of the people.
The Northern Song Dynasty was founded by Zhao Kuangyin, a brilliant and prestigious leader. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhao Kuangyin has been committed to unifying the whole country, quelling wars, and reforming the political and military systems. However, there have always been contradictions and disputes between the Southern Tang Kingdom and the Northern Song Dynasty, and Li Yu could not get rid of the hostile relationship with the Northern Song Dynasty after succeeding to the throne.
Li Yu sent envoys to the Northern Song Dynasty to sue for peace in order to maintain the security of the Southern Tang Kingdom and the well-being of the people. He hoped that the problems between the two countries would be resolved through peaceful means, reducing wars and turmoil, and bringing stability to the development of the Southern Tang Kingdom.
When the envoys arrived in Kaifeng, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, they immediately sought the opportunity to meet with Zhao Kuangyin and expressed Li Yu's desire for peace. Although Zhao Kuangyin accepted this on the surface, his heart was full of doubts and anger. He felt that Li Yu was just trying to delay time by suing for peace and reorganizing his army in order to launch more attacks on the Northern Song Dynasty.
Zhao Kuangyin has a keen eye and a thoughtful mind, and he is well aware of the ambitions and threats of the Southern Tang Kingdom. He decided to respond to the Southern Tang Kingdom's request for peace and conveyed a clear and tough attitude to Li Yu.
When the envoy asked for an audience, Zhao Kuangyin angrily shouted loudly: "Li Yu of the Southern Tang Dynasty! There is no peace to discuss!" These ten words concisely and forcefully conveyed Zhao Kuangyin's attitude and position. This sentence immediately caused a sensation in the court and the people, and was widely praised by the people. It has become a mantra on the lips of many to describe the determination not to negotiate and not to compromise.
Zhao Kuangyin's attitude shocked and disappointed the envoys. They had hoped to resolve the dispute peacefully and reduce conflict and bloodshed, but at the moment they were rejected by Zhao Kuangyin. The envoys prepared to return to the Southern Tang Kingdom to inform Li Yu of the dismal news.
However, Zhao Kuangyin's rhetoric did not mean that he had no interest in peace, but that he had a keen insight into the true intentions and strategies of the Southern Tang Kingdom. He was well aware of the ambitions and threats of the Southern Tang Kingdom, and decided to take resolute measures to maintain the security and stability of the Northern Song Dynasty.
After returning to the Southern Tang Kingdom, the envoys reported to Li Yu in detail about their experiences in the Northern Song Dynasty. They told Li Yu that Zhao Kuangyin's attitude was resolute and decisive, and that there was little hope for negotiations. Li Yu was deeply disappointed, he thought that the current problem could be solved by peaceful means, but the reality was so helpless.
Li Yu did not give up on negotiations, and he began to look for other peaceful solutions. However, in the following years, tensions between the Southern Tang Kingdom and the Northern Song Dynasty gradually increased. The Southern Tang Kingdom constantly waged wars in an attempt to conquer the Northern Song Dynasty. In the end, the Northern Song army won the battle, capturing Li Yu and his family, and the Southern Tang Kingdom was completely destroyed.
Zhao Kuangyin's sentence "Li Yu of the Southern Tang Dynasty! There is no peace to discuss!" has become one of the famous slogans in history. It sends a clear and strong message that it will not succumb to threats and pressure from other countries, and will take the necessary measures to defend the security and dignity of one's country.
This sentence also enlightens people to unswervingly defend their interests and positions in the face of crises and challenges, rather than following the crowd or making easy compromises.