Han Shizu

Chapter 1576 should be "expressed"

Regarding Wang Yinwu's explanation, Emperor Liu nodded lightly as a sign of approval, and the corners of his mouth curled slightly, showing a half-smile expression.

His eyes wandered and fell on Xiao Siwen who hadn't spoken yet: "Xiao Qing, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Xiao Siwen bowed and saluted, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, when Khitan Master was young, he encountered the change of Huoshen Lake, in order to avoid the rebellious soldiers, he was physically and mentally wounded, the root of the disease was caused by urine since childhood, and he has never recovered.

Waiting to usurp the throne, worrying about state affairs, entangled in military and political affairs, and even more troublesome.During the Northern Expedition, the Khitan lord personally commanded the army to attack Shanyang in the south, but in the end he was defeated by the king's master. He returned in a big defeat and fled northward in embarrassment. The journey was difficult. He suffered from both the hardships of the army and the cold of the winter moon, and he suffered a serious illness. .

Afterwards, the Khitan situation went from bad to worse, internal and external turmoil, and the Khitan Lord also persisted for a long time, struggling to support, and his body was just like the precarious state of Khitan, crumbling.

Being able to persevere until now is somewhat beyond my expectation, so when the news comes from the south, I am sure that it should be true! "

"I also remember, I heard you say it back then!" Emperor Liu nodded repeatedly, looked at Xiao Siwen, and sighed: "This matter was announced by Xiao Qing a few years ago, and now it seems that it is true. Xiao Qing has the foresight!"

Facing Emperor Liu's praise, Xiao Siwen immediately said: "Your Majesty's absurd praise, I really don't dare to be a minister, it's just a matter of convenience!"

Emperor Liu smiled, and did not comment on Xiao Siwen's low-key, but got up, walked a few steps in the hall, looked at the hazy rain outside the hall, and said with emotion: "It's a pity for Ye Luxian, who died young! In theory, this person is not bad, the collapse of the Liao Kingdom and the decline of Khitan are inevitable trends!

After two years of succeeding to the throne, the country almost collapsed, and the foundations of several generations of ancestors were lost one after another. For Khitan, they can be called sinners!However, the torrent of history is rolling in, even if Yelu Abaoji and Yelu Deguang are alive, it is bound to be difficult to stop!

Even, in the past few years, Khitan was able to disperse without collapsing, collapse without falling, and even resolutely abandon Monan and Shangjing, avoid the Onan River far away, take root in Mobei again, and maintain the rule over the Mobei tribe , It can be seen that this kid has some means, and his will is still firm, and he can be regarded as an outstanding person of the current generation.

such a pity!He was born in the wrong era and found the wrong opponent!

With the death of Ye Luxian, my heart disease seems to have eased a bit."

Emperor Liu talked eloquently there, with a condescending victor's attitude, showing a bit of complacency, and the few ministers present seemed to be able to hear a schadenfreude from the emotional tone.

However, for Emperor Liu's "pertinent" evaluation, several people dare not comment wantonly. At present, only Emperor Liu can evaluate the Khitan Lord so "certainly".

Of course, it is still necessary to compliment Emperor Liu, and it was Wang Yinwu who spoke: "The Lord of Khitan usurped the title of emperor, separated the northern part of the Great Wall, and fought against the great Han. Failure is inevitable! His early death is also a condemnation from the heavens. It is lucky, otherwise it will be different." Even if the Japanese king went northward, he could not escape the fate of offering the palace.”

Compared to Wang Yinwu's unreserved compliments, Xiao Siwen's tone and expression were more reserved, and he said with emotion: "To get such an evaluation from His Majesty, the Khitan Lord can be regarded as dead without regret!"

"Hehe." Emperor Liu was amused by these two people, shook his head, smiled slightly, pondered for a while, and asked, "What happened after Ye Luxian's death?"

Wang Yinwu said: "Returning to Your Majesty, we only know that after Ye Luxian died of illness, he was escorted by Brother Zuo Pishi Xiangwen Yeluxiu, and returned to the tent of Onanhe Palace, blocking the news all the way, and will not announce it until he returns. As for further news, There is still a report to be made!"

"Brother Yeluxiu," Emperor Liu frowned slightly, and couldn't help muttering.

Probably feeling that Emperor Liu didn't know enough about this person, Xiao Siwen took the initiative to introduce: "Brother Yeluxiu is from the Khitan clan, a rising star in the army, very rich in military strategy, participated in the crusade against Shi Wei's rebellion when he was young, and is famous for his meritorious service.

Since then, he has been under the command of Yelu Xiezhen, the king of the Southern Academy. During the Northern Expedition, he guarded Jinzhou and resisted the king's division. After Liaodong recovered, he withdrew to Tongzhou and Huanglong Mansion northward with Yelu Xiezhen, and led his army to defeat the tribal rebellion in the northeast.

After the recovery of Huanglong Mansion, Yelu Xiezhen died, while Yeluxiu led hundreds of remnants, got rid of the pursuit and returned to Shangjing.In the long-term confrontation with the big Han, the Khitan lost countless generals and soldiers. Therefore, after Yelu Xiezhen, the Khitan Lord can once again appear as a brave general after Yelu Xiezhen. The Khitan Lord loves Yeluxiu very much. The idea of ​​being promoted to the new commander-in-chief of the army.

In the past few years to suppress the rebellion of the Mobei ethnic group, Brother Yeluxiu also led the army many times and was almost invincible.Later, he was awarded the post of Pishi Xingwen and the North Privy Envoy, which shows that he valued it. The Khitan Lord patrolled the west, and Yeluxiu led the guards."

"It's been famous for a long time!" Emperor Liu smiled lightly at Xiao Siwen's explanation, and said, "Brother Yeluxiu is not worthy of a name! From the perspective of how he was treated after Yeluxian's death, he is a person who can take care of things!"

"However, compared to this, I am more curious. After Yeluxian's death, who will succeed to the throne, and how will the situation in Khitan develop?" Emperor Liu raised his lips and said, "Yeluxian seems to have left only one young son Bar!"

"Exactly!" Wang Yinwu took the initiative to answer: "The Lord Khitan has only two sons under his knees. According to his previous order, the eldest son Longxu should succeed him. However, Yelu Longxu is only four years old and only a child. How can he afford the throne?" The heavy burden of controlling Mobei. I think that for the right of succession, the Khitan will inevitably have a dispute!"

Emperor Liu looked at Xiao Siwen, and knowingly, Xiao Siwen also said: "What Wang Sishi said is not bad. The Khitan has been fighting for decades around the position of power, which completely affects Guozuo. After Yeluxian succeeded to the throne, although Clarify the eldest son inheritance system to eliminate decades of chaos and disadvantages, but due to the development of the national situation and current situation, it has not been able to gain popular support.

In recent years, Yeluxian has also devoted himself to the consolidation of Mobei in order to deal with the threat of the big Han, and he has no time to take care of it, and because Khitan fled Mobei far away, his prestige has fallen.

When King Taiping launched the rebellion, we can get a glimpse of his appearance. If Yeluxian is given some more time to further tidy up the interior, or let his son grow up a little longer, then maybe the transition can be smooth and the inheritance can continue.

But there are no holidays."

As he said that, Xiao Siwen couldn't help sighing: "The succession struggle that has plagued Khitan for decades is still going on!"

Obviously, Xiao Siwen is not optimistic about the situation that Mobei Khitan will face next, and he is even sure that a new round of succession struggle will start.And such a view naturally won the favor of Emperor Liu.

"According to Xiao Qing's opinion, who can succeed? Will Yelu take over?" Emperor Liu asked immediately.

Xiao Siwen replied: "If it is Khitan's stability, it is natural that the king of Yue must be the most suitable. He is a close relative of the clan, has prestige, and has experience in governing. However, in recent years, facing the suppression of Yeluxian, the current Yelubi It is unknown how much strength Khitan still possesses in Mobei.

In addition, Yeluxian still left a group of civil and military talents, such as Yeluxianshi, Han Derang, Yeluxiu and others. It is with the assistance of these people that the Khitan side can regain a foothold in Mobei.

If these people can work together to help the young master succeed to the throne, it may not be impossible, after all, they hold the real power of Mobei Khitan.

However, Master Shaoguo doubted whether this would be able to calm people's hearts and win support, but it was also unknown. "

"No matter what, with Yeluxian's death, Khitan will not be able to settle down in a short time!" Emperor Liu smiled.

"Surely so!" Xiao Siwen responded.

The heavy rain continued outside the hall, Emperor Liu paced back and forth for a while, then suddenly raised his head and said: "After all, I have been my opponent for several years, and Ye Luxian died, should I send someone to express condolences (congratulations) )a bit?"

"It should be so!" Li Jilong said.

Looking at him, Emperor Liu smiled and said, "It's a pity! You are in Beijing at this time, otherwise, I can give you a chance to go north to Mobei again!"

Emperor Liu said that he was going north, obviously he was going to take soldiers and horses.When the words fell, he waved to Yantuo who was waiting: "Order, call Zhao Pu and Cao Bin to me!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)