Han Shizu

Chapter 106 Temptation
In Zhending City, there is a Hall of Waiting for Virtuous Persons. Although it does not occupy a large area, it has a quiet environment. Feng Dao and more than a dozen high-ranking civil and military ministers of the former dynasty were placed here by Liu Chengyou, and many soldiers were arranged around. for protection.

An independent small courtyard in the northeast of the pavilion is particularly tightly guarded, and inside and outside are forbidden, which is obviously very important. However, compared with the protection of other rooms, the element of house arrest here is obviously greater.

In fact, house arrest.And the person under house arrest is King Yan, Zhao Yanshou.Previously, after the death of Yelu Deguang, he intended to form a Yan army to be independent, and shouted the slogan "I will not enter Longsha again". in captivity.

When Liu Chengyou led the army to attack at night, he was rescued by some loyal subordinates in the chaos and was injured. After the chaos, he was captured by Murong Yanzhao's Fourth Army.For Zhao Yanshou, Liu Chengyou only met him once, and then ordered someone to keep him in strict custody.

There was a well in the small courtyard, Zhao Yanshou sat on the edge of the well, stared down at the well, there was a trace of bewilderment in his eyes, he didn't mean to jump into the well, just a little lost in thought.

Midsummer is here, the weather is extremely hot, and the coolness released from the deep well makes people feel quite comfortable.Zhao Yanshou has been doing pretty well during this period of time. As a prisoner, apart from being restricted in freedom, nothing humiliating happened.

There is no shortage of food and clothing. Although it is relatively simple, the whole city is saving supplies. In addition, there are doctors treating injuries. Zhao Yanshou has cultivated his body well.At the same time, facing such "courteous treatment", he also had some confidence in his heart, and his life would definitely be saved.

As for the purpose of being under house arrest here, he can't guess yet, but he believes that Liu Chengyou must have some purpose.

In the face of great changes, it is always inevitable to reflect and summarize.Zhao Yanshou looked back on his first half of life, and found that the most peak period was in the later Tang Dynasty. In the few years when he married and became the emperor's son-in-law, he made rapid progress all the way.

After entering Khitan in the north, although he was valued by Yelu Deguang and entrusted with Youzhou affairs, he was almost the No.Originally, there was a thought of being canonized as the emperor of the Central Plains, but after he tried his best to help destroy the Jin Dynasty, Yelu Deguang came to cross the river and demolish the bridge very naturally, unloading the mill and killing the donkey.

Thinking about the later development, if Liu Chengyou hadn't attacked the Liao camp at night, Zhao Yanshou could be sure that he might not live long.

"I don't know how my son Kuangzan is doing now? Hezhong has always been a place of right and wrong!" Suddenly, Zhao Yanshou thought of his son Zhao Kuangzan who was a military governor in Hezhong.

"Thinking about it, it's not easy!"

While thinking about it, several armored soldiers suddenly broke into the courtyard, and he was startled. Zhao Yanshou raised his eyes and saw the second prince who was too young walked in Shi Shiran.

Seeing Zhao Yanshou sitting by the well, Liu Chengyou's indifferent expression showed confidence and strength, and said softly: "Yan Wang!"

Zhao Yanshou felt that he was a hero all his life, and wanted to put on airs in Liu Chengyou's face, but he had to bow his head after all. Under Liu Chengyou's playful gaze, he couldn't hold on. With a complicated mood, he stood up to greet him.

"How is King Yan recently? How is the recovery from the injury?" Liu Chengyou said casually, not caring about Zhao Yanshou's reserve and hypocrisy.

"His Royal Highness is concerned, there is no serious problem!" Subconsciously touched his arm, the wound was still painful.

"Previously, I was entangled in mundane affairs, and it was too late to visit, so I beg King Yan not to be offended." Liu Chengyou said.

"Your Highness has experienced military affairs and handled cases and administrations. How dare you bother the prisoners?" Zhao Yanshou said.

Zhao Yanshou was very careful when dealing with Liu Chengyou.In his opinion, there is absolutely something wrong with Liu Chengyou's posing in such a posture when he was a young boy.

There was no big change on Liu Chengyou's face, as if he was reciting a line: "This time alone, I brought some meat, and I want to share it with King Yan!"

After speaking, he walked slowly to the room.

In the small room, the tables and tables are simply arranged, and they sit opposite Zhao Yanshou.Li Chongju unwrapped a few oiled paper packages in his hand, spread them out, and a smell of meat wafted out.

The meat is mutton.The method is very simple, it looks quite greasy, and the taste is very strong, but it is very refreshing.At the moment when supplies are scarce, if you can touch some oil stars, it is delicious food.

It is estimated that the light days since this period of time are too tough, Zhao Yanshou eats very vigorously.

"Gu has issued a ban on alcohol, so we can only serve tea instead of wine!" Liu Chengyou licked his lips, picked up a glass of water, and gestured.

Zhao Yanshou responded immediately.

After a full meal of meat, Zhao Yanshou regained his energy, looked at Liu Chengyou's young face, and asked tentatively in a calm voice: "I don't know if His Royal Highness is here, what can I teach you?"

From Zhao Yanshou's tone, Liu Chengyou could feel a little impatience. He dropped the remaining bone in his hand, picked up a handkerchief to wipe his hands, and asked without answering, "Does King Yan intend to return to Youzhou?"

"Huh?" Zhao Yanshou was stunned for a moment, and asked suspiciously, "What do you mean by your Highness?"

"The King of Yan has managed Youzhou for the Khitan for ten years, but because of his status as a Han minister, he has been mistrusted by the nobles of the Khitan. Ten years of hard work has turned into a puff of smoke and even his life is lost. Is the King of Yan willing?" Liu Chengyou continued to ask .

Frowning, Zhao Yanshou's eyes became more and more suspicious. Looking at Liu Chengyou, he didn't deliberately pretend to be cautious: "What is the purpose of your Highness's visit, let's be honest!"

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou stopped going around in circles, he was not a person who liked to go around in circles.Looking at Zhao Yanshou, Liu Chengyou said directly: "I want to let the king of Yan go north to Youzhou, and play the son of heaven, and take the land of Youyan as a fief, which will not be replaced by hereditary!"

Hearing this, Zhao Yanshou looked at Liu Chengyou's calm face, raised his eyebrows, but he was not excited, and sneered: "It's a big promise, but it's a pity, but it has no substance. Youyan is still in the hands of the Khitan people. Could it be that Do you want me to take it myself?"

"That's exactly what I mean!" Liu Chengyou nodded calmly.

Zhao Yanshou was directly laughed out of anger: "If Your Highness comes to tease me, a prisoner, then your goal has been achieved!"

"Gu, I don't have any leisure time to play with the King of Yan!" Liu Chengyou looked normal: "The King of Yan has been operating in Youzhou for ten years, and with his father's legacy, it can be said that he has a deep foundation. It is not difficult to pull up a team. Bar!"

Zhao Yanshou was stunned for a moment, pondered for a while, and slowly, a bright color flashed in his eyes: "You want me to disturb the situation in Youzhou, restrain the energy of Khitan, relieve the pressure of your family, and even become the leader of your family. Khitan's barrier!"

"That's understandable!" Liu Chengyou nodded.

Zhao Yanshou directly sneered and said, "This is asking me to die!"

"This is a gamble, it depends on King Yan, whether you are willing to gamble or not!" Liu Chengyou said leisurely: "King Yan is no longer tolerated by Khitan. In the new dynasty, maybe my father is kind and doesn't take your life, but From now on, I'm afraid I can only be a farmer. King Yan is in his prime, but is he willing? Facing the betrayal of the Khitan people, he has no thought of revenge?"

Hearing this, Zhao Yanshou shook his head, his expression seemed to be a bit contemptuous: "This kind of aggressive method is useless to me!"

Facing his reaction, Liu Chengyou still looked calm, and said to himself: "In the battle of Luancheng, the Khitan suffered heavy losses. The Hu people are overly oppressed, and they could start a riot at any time. I heard that Yongkang King Yeluruan gathered troops in Youzhou to seize the throne, and it is clear. King Yan must have understood the situation of Khitan. Then Empress Dowager Shuluping, can allow the son of King Dongdan to be emperor? What will happen next."

Liu Chengyou spoke slowly, with a hint of temptation and agitation in his tone.Zhao Yanshou listened silently, and gradually revealed a thoughtful expression.

"Gu and King Yan, heart to heart. It's still the same sentence, it depends on whether King Yan dares to bet this time?"

Liu Chengyou's voice rang in his ears again, Zhao Yanshou came back to his senses and looked at him: "Crack the earth to seal the king, do you have such great power?"

"Of course not!" Liu Chengyou said: "However, as the king of Yan said, the land of Youyan is still in the hands of the Khitans, and the new dynasty has no power to go north. Instead of letting our Han land fall into the hands of foreigners, let our Han people suffer from the barbarians Bullying, Mo Ruo will be ruled by King Yan. I have the confidence to convince the emperor!"

Hearing this, Zhao Yanshou shook his head and laughed again: "You really think highly of me, I don't have that much ability to cause trouble in Youzhou!"

"Gu has prepared an army for King Yan!"

(End of this chapter)