Han Shizu

Chapter 1426 Xiao Siwen
Regarding the internal and external difficulties of the Liao Kingdom, the big man is so clear-eyed. Emperor Liu also asked his military and political officials to discuss together. Faced with such a situation, what method will the Liao court take to solve it.

According to the constant incoming of new news and new situations from the north, Han Ting also discussed it more than once, each with their own ideas, and each time they came to different conclusions.

But there is one thing that the important ministers of the Han Dynasty have reached a consensus on, that is, for Khitan, external troubles are greater than internal worries. If the threat of the Han Dynasty is not lifted, the chaos in Mobei will never stop.

And this point seems to be an unsolvable problem. It is too late for the big man to watch the fire from the other side. Seeing the excitement, how can he allow it to end easily.

Cao Bin suggested that the Lord of Liao might send envoys to sue for peace, proclaim his ministers and pay tribute, in order to first relieve external worries and then eliminate internal strife.But this requires humiliation, humiliation, hatred, and more importantly, Emperor Liu's extra kindness, but Emperor Liu is not a soft-hearted person.

However, Emperor Liu agreed with Cao Bin's idea.Between the Han and Liao Dynasties, it is normal to fight for peace. There were two official peace talks, and there were intermarriages. With the capacity of the monarch and ministers of the Liao Kingdom, it may not be impossible to do it.

Therefore, Emperor Liu really waited and watched Liao Kingdom's choice and reaction with a little expectation.However, after such a long time, the Liao Kingdom seemed to have no intention of succumbing to it. While guarding against the invasion of the big man, it actively quelled the civil strife.

In fact, even if the Lord of Liao really chose to submit, Emperor Liu might not agree, he would not imitate his husband and give people the opportunity to try their best.What he enjoys is the psychological satisfaction brought about by the enemy's surrender.However, Ye Luxian seemed a little out of touch.

This time, when he suddenly heard that there was an envoy from the Liao Dynasty, and he had something in mind, Emperor Liu subconsciously felt that Ye Luxian couldn't bear it anymore, so he sent someone to beg for peace.

"Xiao Siwen? This is a famous person!" Emperor Liu said with a playful smile: "The former Han and Liao negotiated peace twice, and it was Xiao Husi. Why did Xiao Siwen change this time? Have you ever expressed your intention?"

Zhang Yong replied: "What Xiao Siwen said on the watch is exactly the order of the Liao Lord to come south to discuss peace!"

"Haha!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu burst out laughing, with a clear expression of complacency on his face, and then said lightly, "I thought Ye Luxian's bones were hard, and he would rather perish than surrender!"

"However, the play also said that Xiao Siwen is different this time!" Zhang Yong said again.

"What's the difference?" Emperor Liu couldn't help asking.

"According to the report from Yanshan Road, there are hundreds of people under Xiao Siwen's retinue, and there are many vehicles!" Zhang Yong reported.

"What's the difference? It's just that the ostentation is a bit bigger. Xiao Siwen is not only a high-ranking official in the Liao Kingdom, but also a Khitan nobleman. What's so strange about bringing more people? Besides, the interior of the Liao Kingdom is not peaceful, so prepare more retinues as a precautionary measure." Protection, isn't it surprising!" Emperor Liu said.

"Among the hundreds of retinues, including the descendants of Xiao Siwen's family, Zhao Xiangyan, it seems that Xiao Siwen's family has moved south this time!" Zhang Yong said.

"Oh!" Emperor Liu suddenly woke up, and obviously sensed something was wrong, and said leisurely: "It seems that there is indeed something strange in it, and I am more interested in this person's intentions!"

After thinking about it for a while, Emperor Liu pointed out: "I remember that the reports on domestic affairs in Liao Dynasty reported by the Department of Wu De and the Department of Military Intelligence mentioned that since Ye Luxian returned to Linhuang Mansion, he was somewhat dissatisfied with Xiao Siwen and repeatedly criticized him. Privy Xiao's life in the court of the Liao Kingdom is not so easy!"

"What does Your Majesty mean?" Zhang Yong understood and asked.

"There's no need to guess, and I don't want to!" Emperor Liu slightly raised his hand and said, "Since the person has come, what's going on and what's his purpose will surface sooner or later!"

"Then how do you reply to this performance at the Political Affairs Hall?" Zhang Yong asked for instructions.

"If there are guests coming from the south, just greet them!" Emperor Liu ordered: "Let Zhao Pu and the others receive them according to the normal etiquette, and let the government along the way do a good job of supplying them. If it is really for negotiating peace, then talk to Xiao Siwen. Talk, let Zhao Pu decide for himself!
In addition, I will be staying in Songshan for this period of time, and I will return to Beijing after the autumn coolness. As soon as the affairs are handled, the prince and Zhao Pu will still preside over them!That's it, let's make a pass! "

"Yes!" Zhang Yong complied.

"By the way, the Enke test is about to begin!" Emperor Liu said, "This is the most important event of the imperial court at the beginning of the second half of the year. There is no room for negligence. The political affairs hall should pay more attention to it, especially the martial arts. This is the founding of the country. The first case, be sure to be thorough and thorough!"

"Yes!"

"You go! Let me have a few more drinks!" Emperor Liu waved his hand.

"Chen, leave!" Zhang Yong got up and bowed out.

Thousands of miles away, on the official road leading from Yanshan to Hebei, a convoy of hundreds of people was moving slowly, the wheels rattling.The retinues of the convoy were all dressed in exotic costumes, with very prominent Khitan hairstyles, all of them were silent, walking in a low-key manner, and the atmosphere seemed a bit dull.

This team is naturally Xiao Siwen and his party from the south.Besides the team, there is a team of big Han officials, leading the way in front and pressing the road behind. Of course, it is inevitable to monitor these Khitan people, even if they have the name of envoys.

The journey under the scorching sun was not pleasant. The official riders obeyed their orders and did not dare to procrastinate, but they were inevitably angry. They also looked at these Khitan people with unfriendly eyes, and the surveillance was strict.

At dusk, when the convoy was approaching the post, the convoy finally stopped. An officer leading the convoy whipped his horses and galloped up to one of the carriages. He raised his head slightly and called out loudly, "Mr. Xiao!"

The curtain of the car was lifted, revealing a tired and old face, it was Xiao Siwen, an old Khitan chieftain.Looking at the officer, Xiao Siwen didn't care about his arrogance, and said with a smile: "General Zhang, what advice do you have?"

The team general stared at Xiao Siwen, pointed forward, and said: "We have reached the Dao Realm, and if we go further, we will be in Hebei. Our brothers will send you here, so let's break up! After the handover from Hebei, we will Return to life when you return!"

"Thank you Captain Zhang!" Xiao Siwen said immediately after hearing the words.

"Thank you! You are a big man, a guest of the imperial court, we are just soldiers, and we are just following orders!" the team general said calmly.

I can feel the dissatisfaction in the team general's tone. Although the sun is late and the summer breeze is blowing, the weather is still hot.Xiao Siwen didn't care about this, turned around, took a small box from the carriage, handed it to the team leader, and said: "Thank you, Team Zhang will lead the way and escort you all the way. Thank you for your hard work. It's just a small gift, and I hope you can take it in." !"

The captain frowned when he heard this, his eyes were immediately attracted by the box, and he leaned over to take it, but Moshang was very polite: "Xiao Shijun is very polite, there is no need for it!"

After receiving it, he opened the box a little bit, took a look inside, and suddenly smiled, and the resentment on his face disappeared, and he said with a smile: "How can I afford this, if I let the higher-ups know, I'm afraid they will ask Blame it, Mr. Xiao made me make a mistake!"

That's what he said, but the captain quickly put the box into a basket on the horse's back, and covered it with a gray cloth.Seeing his movements, Xiao Siwen's expression was as usual, but he said kindly: "It should be! From the south of Dadingfu, the team will escort the officers and soldiers for hundreds of miles along the way. Thanks, nothing else!"

Hearing what he said, the team general saw that the old chieftain Xiao Siwen was more and more pleasing to the eye, and immediately cupped his hands and said: "This is Heyi, Xiao Shijun and his party will rest here for a night, and after explaining to the people from Hebei, I will escort you tomorrow." Go south!"

"Everything is subject to the team's arrangement!" Xiao Siwen also bowed back.

"Xiao Shijun, please sit down!"

After saying that, the team leader rode away, the hooves of the horse seemed to be happy.Looking at his back, the smile on Xiao Siwen's old face gradually disappeared. Looking to the south, he could faintly hear the sound of the rushing river, which was the Giant Horse River.

"I don't know if Xiao Hu Sinan had the same experience back then!" Xiao Siwen's complexion was deep, and he sighed with emotion in a low voice, then lowered the curtain and retreated into the car.

(End of this chapter)