Han Shizu

Chapter 15
After Bai Wenke's return, the rhetoric similar to Wang Jun's added a bit of excitement to Jinyang's increasingly turbulent public opinion.And this time, not only officials seeking to make progress, but many ordinary people also joined in the condemnation of the "Khitan tyranny".

The Peiping Palace, on the other hand, was still as calm as usual, with high walls and thick walls, which seemed to cut off all the voices of the outside world.But in the dark, the situation in Jinyang has never been out of Liu Zhiyuan's control, and all kinds of news from inside and outside Hedong continue to spread to his books.

For all this, Liu Chengyou is also very insightful, and his mind is very clear.He hasn't done much in the past few days. Except for the daily inspection of Long Qijun, he is very calm.

In contrast, his eldest brother Liu Chengxun was not the case. He replaced Liu Zhiyuan as the heir to meet ministers, appease and encourage them, and from time to time, he went to and from the banquets that were persuaded to be organized by bureaucrats, and made some suggestive remarks.In short, Liu Chengxun has been very positive after the Zhongchengqiao talk that night.

In the midst of the chaos, in the first ten days of the Mid-Spring Moon, time passed very slowly.However, no matter how anxious and helpless the people below, Liu Zhiyuan, the king of Beiping, has always been as stable as Mount Tai.A few days have passed by the time he reappeared in front of the ministers.In order to meet, envoys from Jiedushi in Jingnan and Gao Conghui, Wangping of Nanping.

Although Jingnan Gao's reputation was not good, but after all, people came to visit with gifts from thousands of miles away. Liu Zhiyuan would not be unfriendly, so he personally met in the hall, and also asked the Liu brothers and several colleagues to accompany him.

The Nanping Kingdom is one of the "Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms". Among the various countries, this small country has always been famous, and the reputation of "Rogue Monarch" is widely spread.

Among the countries in the south, this country has the closest connection with the Central Plains. After all, it is located at a key point and is an important link between the Central Plains and other countries.In the past, what happened in the Central Plains was also their fastest response.

After all, they only occupy a square inch of Jingnan, their military strength is weak, their national strength is weak, and their geographical location is very important. To survive in the cracks of various countries, they cannot help but be insensitive.This time, Yelv Deguang destroys Jin, and the Central Plains changed hands. With the Gao family's always "kneeling and licking" way of living in the world, it will naturally react.

However, sending envoys to Taiyuan to pay homage is still surprising.

Gao Conghui's messenger is a young man, with a straight face and a bit of ingenuity between his eyebrows, probably because of his lack of confidence, and his body looks very humble.As soon as Liu Zhiyuan sat down in the main hall, he directly bowed down and gave a big salute: "My minister Gao Yuan, see His Royal Highness the King of Peiping!"

This lowly gesture made Liu Zhiyuan even more surprised. He waved his hand and said with a chuckle, "Please come, please, Gu Ke can't be such a great gift from you!"

"The king of Peiping is both powerful and virtuous, and he is admired by the world, so he deserves the next bow!" He just bowed again, and the messenger Gao Yuan just got up.

When you bow down to someone, you must have something to ask for. Looking at the messenger, Liu Zhiyuan asked directly, "Speak bluntly, what is the purpose of the King of Nanping sending you to Hedong?"

Gao Yuan obviously wanted to say a few more words of flattery, but in the face of the powerful Liu Zhiyuan, he didn't dare to be long-winded. Heroes are urgently needed to fight the chaos and stabilize the mountains and rivers. The King of Nanping looks at the world, only the King of Peiping has your mighty virtue far away, and you are the hero of the world. Please also ask the king to ascend to the top and rule the world. The King of Nanping is willing to bow his head in Jingnan and wait."

Hearing his words, a bright color flashed across Liu Zhiyuan's eyes, and then he showed a smile that was not a smile, and he scrutinized him playfully: "It is reported that the King of Nanping sent people to Bianliang to pay tribute to the Khitan Lord early with heavy gifts, but I don't know. What kind of rhetoric did the messenger make in front of the Khitan Lord?"

"This" Facing Liu Zhiyuan's understated questioning, Gao Yuan's breath stagnated, but he quickly put away the embarrassment on his face, and continued to maintain a humble attitude to explain: "The Khitan is powerful, and the King of Nanping makes it, but it is nothing but a vain and arrogant snake. , by the way, to find out the details. Once the king raises an army, the king of Nanping will use his vassals to lead the soldiers of Jingnan, and go north to chase the Hu pirates."

Maybe it's just the same surname Gao, maybe it's Gao's family, this person said this set of rhetoric, and he really didn't blushed or breathed.However, looking at his brows, he could still feel his nervousness, and the expression that looked eagerly at Liu Zhiyuan, waiting for a response, seemed a little pitiful.

Liu Zhiyuan pondered for a while, his eyes slightly opened, and he stared at the envoy: "King Nanping's mind Gu understands, you go back and tell him that as long as the army of Jingnan moves north, Gu will respond with troops in Hedong and attack together. Khitan. Solitary as the Fangbo of the Central Plains, protecting the country, saving the country and the people, it is the duty and duty. As for the throne, I dare not have any unreasonable thoughts. In the future, if the king of Nanping can enter Bianliang, save the world, and build a reputation. I am also willing to serve it!"

Unexpectedly, Liu Zhiyuan gave such an answer.Gao Conghui didn't have the confidence and courage to send troops north to fight against the Khitans. As for the throne of the emperor, this kind of unrealistic fantasy is even more daring to think about.

Gao Yuanke came from Gao Congzheng's "mission", how could he want to go back with such a reply, and wanted to persuade him, but Liu Zhiyuan didn't give him a chance, and waved his hand: "It's been hard work all the way here, but for now. Take a rest at Guanyi, and remember to bring greetings from the orphan when you return to Jingnan. Yang Yaya, you can arrange it yourself!"

"Yes!" Yang Ping immediately got up and responded.

Under Liu Zhiyuan's strength, Gao Yuan was reluctantly invited down to entertain.After he retired, Liu Zhiyuan swept everyone present, and said with a contemptuous smile, "This Gao Laizi is used to both sides, and the problems at both ends of this mouse will probably not be corrected."

The crowd burst into laughter.

"Everyone think, what is the purpose of this Gao Laizi who sent someone from thousands of miles to persuade him to enter?"

This time it was Su Fengji who got up, his face full of confidence, and said, "Gao Conghui may have felt the threat of the Khitan people, although it is unlikely that the Khitan will continue to go south, but Jingnan is under the front of his army after all. As for the purpose, I am afraid that he wants to provoke a war in the north. If the king declares himself emperor and starts an army, the Khitans will not be compatible. Once the war in the north begins, the Gao clan will be safe. Take a bite in the north and occupy some prefectures and counties. If the war in the north is determined, no matter who wins or loses, he will continue to be a minister.”

"Fengji, you have seen through Gao Laizi!" Liu Zhiyuan said after listening to Su Fengji's analysis.

"Your Majesty, although the Gao clan is a rogue, he is also the lord of the country. Even he sent envoys to persuade you to come in, which shows that you are already well-received. Please, don't hesitate any more, you need to set your name early!" At this time, Yang Pi continued Words, take advantage of the situation to persuade.

Seeing that the present ministers and officials were about to leave for a second opinion, Liu Zhiyuan held him back in advance: "You wait, you are all lonely people, you must understand your lonely aspirations."

Leaving a "ambiguous" word, Liu Zhiyuan got up and left first.

"Brother, what exactly is your plan? You really want me to wait!" Liu Chong, beside him, glanced at everyone and sighed.

(End of this chapter)