Han Shizu

Chapter 1150 Status Quo of Liao Kingdom
"What's the situation at the camp?" Liu Chengyou asked again after raising his eyes to look at Zhang Quhua.

"Return to Your Majesty, Shi University scholar reported that Wang Zhaoyuan sent Liaonan to return, and he came to see you in Yuncheng!" Zhang Quhua replied: "In addition, as late spring is coming to an end, officials from the Henan prefecture gathered in Licheng to make political decisions. Let Li Gong come to report that Licheng has already prepared to welcome you, and Yujia has been stationed in Liangshan for a long time."

"I've been wasting a lot of time here!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu nodded, looked at Xiao Fu who was still sitting beside him in an elegant posture, and asked with a smile, "Have you ever enjoyed your trip?"

It seems that Xiao Fu is obviously not satisfied, but she is not a woman who does not know fun, she smiled softly, and said softly: "I have stayed for a long time, so I can't delay the schedule, let alone delay the state affairs!"

"Let's go back to the camp in the morning, and the next day, the imperial driver will leave for Qizhou!" Emperor Liu ordered.

"Yes!"

"Sit down, too, and eat some grilled fish!" Emperor Liu instructed Zhang Quhua, pointing to the freshly grilled fish.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhang Quhua immediately beamed with joy. The fish is an ordinary carp, and the taste may not be very good when it is cooked. However, the emperor himself caught it, and few people in this world can enjoy it.

Although Zhang Quhua has a proud side, but as a scholar-bureaucrat under the monarchy system, he is naturally very honored to be so close to the emperor.

On the other side, the Ninth Prince Liu Shu had already gnawed, and his mouth was black with grease.
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"Your Majesty, King Xuan Zhaoyuan will see you!" In front of the camp, Yan Tuo looked proudly at Wang Zhaoyuan who was waiting here, and said in a rough voice.

"Yes!" Wang Zhaoyuan bowed his hands and ordered, adjusted his already neat clothes, and went inside to face the king.

From Baima to Yuncheng, he traveled for several days. When he arrived, Emperor Liu went down to the mountains and villages to enjoy himself. After waiting for two days, Emperor Liu returned.During the camp, Wang Zhaoyuan was unavoidably a little nervous, because the officials and guards who accompanied him to the north were all called by Wu De envoy Li Chongju for questioning.Such a move really couldn't make him take it calmly.

Fortunately, as soon as Emperor Liu was back in camp, he called him to see him, without any intention of being indifferent, and comforted him a little.

Entering the altar to pay homage, Emperor Liu's kind attitude gave Wang Zhaoyuan even more reassurance.That's right, with today's heroic vision, how can one be fooled by the words of those jealous villains.

"This trip to Khitan, since autumn is like spring, has lasted more than half a year. Wang Qing has worked hard!" Emperor Liu said gently as Wang Zhaoyuan was seated.

"Your Majesty is serious. You have a mission. You should do your best not to fall into the prestige of the Chinese celestial dynasty!" Wang Zhaoyuan said.

"For such a long time, you must have experienced a lot, and you have gained a lot! How is the military and government in the Khitan Kingdom?" Emperor Liu asked.

Emperor Liu is very concerned about the only powerful neighbor around the Han Dynasty, especially after being seduced by "Feng Chan" last time, he wants to take some action against the Liao Kingdom.

Speaking of which, up to now, as far as Emperor Liu is concerned, only the Liao Kingdom can make him unremitting in his ambition.

"Returning to Your Majesty, this time as an envoy to the north, I have lived in the country for a long time and observed its governance secretly. I have to say that the Khitan is still a powerful enemy of the Han Dynasty and should not be underestimated!" Wang Zhaoyuan hesitated, and carefully tested.

To say such things is to take risks. Today's big Han civil and military people are no longer as afraid of Khitan as they were in the past. Of course, it is not contemptible, but few people say such words of overpowering others' ambitions and destroying one's own prestige. up.

"En!" Emperor Liu responded calmly, and motioned to Wang Zhaoyuan: "Keep talking!"

"Your Majesty, since the Northern Expedition, the Liao Kingdom has recuperated for eight full years. Now, its political situation is stable and people's livelihood is safe. Although there is no lack of turmoil within the four borders, it is a disease of scabies, which is not a serious concern.

During the Han and Liao wars, its palace tent was heavily damaged by the army, and it has been restored now. The left and right Pishi armies have maintained [-] cavalry all year round, and their heavy cavalry has also been re-established.

When I was in Linhuang Mansion, I was invited by the Liao Lord to go on a hunting parade. I saw that his army was neat and well equipped. Although it was not as refined as my Han army, it was still a strong army!

I heard that at the beginning of the defeat of the Han and Liao wars, the Khitan had endless internal strife, and the people were in great distress. They had made great achievements in civil and military affairs, but the Lord of Liao did not reward them with anything.Now, you can also reward them with gold, silver, and raising horses."

"It seems that eight years is enough for Khitan to regain its vitality!" Liu Chengyou said: "The cattle and horses in the Western Regions have made him a lot of money!"

"Indeed!" Wang Zhaoyuan nodded, "However, when it comes to the accumulation of money and food for soldiers and horses, the Liao Kingdom cannot be compared with the Han. If he accumulates a millet, the Han can gather ten; if he recruits a soldier, the Han can call ten; if he builds a weapon Therefore, the recovery of Khitan is still not enough for the great Han! However, its military and political situation is running well, and the court should not underestimate it!"

"Isn't the advantage of a big man here? Your words are to the point!" Seeing that Wang Zhaoyuan was always being cautious when talking, Emperor Liu waved his hand and said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Zhaoyuan cupped his hands and continued: "Last winter, Shi Wei rebelled again. The Lord of Liao sent troops to attack him, and the minister followed him to watch the battle. Shi Wei is brave, brave and not afraid of death, and it is still easy for him. Calm down, the two wars will be broken!"

"You are allowed to hunt, and you are allowed to read, and you are also allowed to fight rebellion with the army, showing the reality of the country's military and political affairs. This Liao Lord is calm and generous!" Emperor Liu said meaningfully.

Wang Zhaoyuan replied: "I think that the Lord of Liao is using his army to threaten his ministers, and intends to frighten our country!"

"Hehe!" Emperor Liu said, "Since ancient times, the strong have been domineering and the weak have been humble and courteous. What does Lord Liao mean by this?"

"I think that the Lord of Liao knows his national strength and is not strong enough to fight against the big man. He is afraid that I will plot against him, so he shows his strength and increases our fear!" Wang Zhaoyuan replied.

"Before I return to the capital, the Lord of Liao also prepared generous gifts, and entrusted my ministers to offer it to His Majesty!"

"Did Lord Liao give me a gift?" Emperor Liu became interested: "What are there, and some native products of cattle and horses?"

Wang Zhaoyuan said: "In addition to good horses, white biscuits, sable furs, etc., there is also a golden scepter. It is said that it was crafted by the master of the Liao Dynasty with skillful craftsmen from the Western Regions, and it was meticulously crafted with a lot of money!"

While speaking, Yan Tuo offered it with both hands for Emperor Liu to see.The probing hand took it, the weight is quite large, the texture is exquisite, the shape is gorgeous, a rough look, it is obviously from the hands of a skilled craftsman.

Touching the gemstone on the top of the scepter, Emperor Liu put it on the case, and said with a light smile, "It's interesting to show it first, and combine it with generous gifts, Yelvjing!"

Wang Zhaoyuan said: "The Lord of Liao entrusted his ministers to report to His Majesty, saying that he wants to be as good as the big man and marry the country of brothers forever."

"Hehe!" Emperor Liu laughed again, and said indifferently: "Unfortunately, I have no such intention! As long as Liaodong is in his hands, there will be a war between Han and Liao!"

Emperor Liu's tone was strong and confident, and his domineering side leaked, making people dare not look sideways.In a blink of an eye, Liu Chengyou asked again: "I heard that the Lord of Liao was fond of hunting, killing and drinking too much. He often stayed up all night and couldn't stop persuading him. How did he behave like this? Why is the military and government stable?"

Hearing this, Wang Zhaoyuan also felt a little emotional: "Your Majesty, most of the Liao lords killed were close servants and traitors in the country, and they did not disturb the officials and the people. As for the state affairs, there are a group of civil and military people who are in charge of hunting and drinking, which does not affect its normal operation. , internal and external stability."

Frowning slightly, he said, "Every time I think about it, after the death of Yelu Wuzhi and Yelu Talie, there are still people in Khitan who can hold the country? Who are the people in power in Liao now?"

"Xiao Husi, Xiao Haili, the three ministers Yelu Xianshi and the emperor's younger brother Yelu Bishe!" Wang Zhaoyuan said.

Emperor Liu pondered for a while, and finally he sighed: "I don't worry about the land being strong and the army strong, but the internal and external stability and the unity of the military and government."

(End of this chapter)