Han Shizu

Chapter 228 Confessing the Aftermath
"Father." Zhao Kuangzan stepped forward and squatted in front of the couch.

"I'm back." Zhao Yanshou looked weak, seeing Aiko, his body relaxed obviously.

Stretched out his hand towards him, Zhao Kuangzan held it, Zhao Yanshou's hand was a little cold, and asked with concern: "Your body."

"Zhang Mengchen has gone!" Zhao Yanshou shook his head, his eyes were bewildered, his weak tone was full of emotion, and there was a trace of sadness: "He couldn't survive this summer after all!"

Zhao Yanshou's words were not only for Zhang Li, but also for himself.Then he said with emotion: "I don't know how many days I can live as a father!"

Hearing Qi's words, Zhao Kuangzan felt something in his heart, and the worry on his face became stronger, but he still tried his best to calm down his emotions, and comforted him: "Father just needs to take a good rest, and he will surely live a happy and peaceful life!"

"My body, I know!" Zhao Yanshou's breath was a little hot, and he said slowly: "Zhang Mengchen has a good talent. Originally, if he helped you, it would save you a lot of trouble. It's a pity that he walked in In front of me, Nai He."

Zhao Kuangzan was silent.

Closing his eyes slightly, taking a few deep breaths, Zhao Yanshou asked, "How are the Khitan people doing?"

"The Xiren rebellion in western Liaoning, the Khitan cavalry army should be used to counter the rebellion, and there should be no intention of invading the south for the time being." Mentioning this, Zhao Kuangzan immediately responded, reassuring his father.

In the past year, Khitan's interior has been unstable, and rebellions have continued, all of which are sequelae caused by the fall of the Southern Kingdom and the replacement of the throne last year.Although Yeluruan successfully ascended to the throne with the support of a group of nobles, the situation he faced was not much better than that of Liu Chengyou, but the strength in his hands was stronger.

Under such circumstances, Yelu Ruan continued to suppress the noble ministers and tribes of Emperor Taizong Yelu Deguang, and promoted private individuals, which split the core of the Liao Kingdom's rule. There were many dissatisfied nobles, and the different ruling philosophies led to rebellion in Khitan. constantly.

Coupled with the collapse of the domestic economy and famine, the clans that belonged to Khitan have gradually become unstable, including the old land of Bohai Sea, where there are occasional turmoil.If the Hu people talk about rebellion, compared with today's Chinese feudal towns, they are not far behind.

In the Han Dynasty, Liu Chengyou was like a tinkerer, sealing leaks and filling vacancies, and Liao Emperor Yeluruan in the north, so why not.It's just that under the management of two generations of Yelu Abaoji and his son for decades, even though it was hit hard last year, the foundation is still there.Yeluruan still holds great strength in his hands, which will allow him to gradually eliminate those disasters with more confidence, and he still has spare power to attack Youzhou.

That is to say, under the circumstances of internal power strife and constant constraints, the Yan army can take a breather.

However, Zhao Yanshou's expression did not look relaxed at all, he still worried: "I am not afraid of summer, only worry about autumn!"

Zhao Kuangzan understood what his father meant, that if the Hu people were to mobilize troops, it would be the season when autumn is tall and horses are fat. At that time, Youyan was in the midst of the busy autumn harvest.Like the imperial court, Youzhou's military and political affairs are not in a hurry for farming, but in a humble place, they are always harassed by Hu Qi, making farming even more difficult.

"I have ordered the fort to be garrisoned in the north, and to closely monitor the movements of the Khitan people, lest they take advantage of them!" Zhao Kuangzan said.

Although Zhao Yanshou was sick, his mind was clearly clear, and he hinted: "Although foreign aggression is serious, it's still waiting for him, and internal worries are all in front of us. Youyan is also in troubled times!"

"Father heard?" Zhao Kuangzan asked.

"Help me up!" After ordering, Zhao Yanshou sat up and said, "The people's hearts are unstable, the army's hearts are fluctuating, and the public opinion is turbulent. How can I be peaceful when I am my father's couch!"

"People's hearts are already in disarray." Zhao Kuang sighed in admiration, his majestic face showed some bitterness: "Recently, rumors have been spreading in the army, and even though I have ordered it to be curbed, it has had little effect. If it is not rectified, it may change. !"

"Those people can't stand it anymore!" Zhao Yanshou's voice was pale, and his tone was full of contempt: "The other generation is mean, short-sighted, and ignorant of the general situation. The current situation is difficult, and it is inevitable that different intentions will arise!"

What Zhao Yanshou refers to is naturally some of the generals in the Yan army. Most of them are military bureaucrats and landlords who have risen since the "Jie Yan" period, which is not a weak force.Previously, the Khitan people mostly relied on their generation to rule the land of Youyan.

Last year, the current situation changed drastically, and the contradiction between Hu and Han broke out. Under the pressure of the general situation, the other generation joined the anti-Liaoning cause "in a daze".In the early days, especially in the looting of the Hu people in Youzhou, they made a lot of profits.

But in the confrontation with the Liao army for nearly a year, life was difficult.The trilogy suffered casualties, the land was barren, and the tenants fled, which can be described as heavy losses.Compared with the previous days under the rule of the Khitan people, the gap is more than a star and a half.

Coupled with the poor livelihood of the people in Youzhou, the situation is becoming more and more dangerous, and the generation knows the strength of the Khitan people in their hearts, so the grievances accumulate and gradually show signs of breaking out.National interests, national righteousness, Hu-Han contradictions, this situation, in the eyes of others, is no longer a big problem
"They don't even think about it. Can such a blood feud be eliminated in a short time? The Chinese people in Liaoxi and Liaodong who have not withdrawn in time are now enslaved by the Hu people like cattle and horses. What will it end up like? I think it might not be as good as a savage in the deep mountains and waters!" Zhao Yanshou's tone was full of anger.

"There are so many mediocre people in the world, and there are more common people in the army. The world is unpredictable, and how many people can see the current situation clearly to see the future." Zhao Yanshou sighed, a little sad.

After gasping for several breaths, Zhao Yanshou slowed down slowly, looked at his son suddenly, and solemnly said to him in a serious tone: "Kuang Zan, it's the same sentence, he is not sure, you must Be firm, don't be disturbed by it, and do things that are both first and second. The Khitan people hate my father and son deeply, if You Yan dies, that generation may become a slave, but my Zhao family will only end up dead."

This scene is a bit funny. When Zhao Yanshou was in the north, Zhao Yanshou had the idea of ​​having both ends of the head, and now he used it to educate his son.

"My son knows."

"It has been cut off from the Khitan, and we must rely on the Han court. Although the Han Dynasty is not very stable, I see that the emperor, although young, is not a treasure. The posture of the Lord."

"He wants to use my Zhao family to control Youyan to fight against Khitan. He will definitely support us and win over us."

"One more thing, you have to keep in mind. Youyan lost the northern danger, and Hu Qi came in and out wantonly. Although the city is large and strong, it is difficult to resist Khitan for a long time. If its army goes out, and the Han court is unable to go north, Youzhou can abide by it. , you can’t abandon the rules, lead the army and the people to retreat south, you must hold the army in your hands.”

"If the Son of Heaven of Han can successfully strengthen the government, strengthen the power of the country, and encourage the soldiers, he will definitely have the intention of going north in the future, and he will definitely rely on the Zhao family and the Yan army. If he lacks talent and virtue, or there are major changes in the Central Plains, then he can still borrow Youyan military and civilian trilogy, seek another career"

In this conversation, there is a feeling of explaining the funeral.Seeing the old father holding on to his sick body, Zhao Kuangzan couldn't help but feel his nose sore, expressing his understanding and persuading him: "Father should take good rest and take care of the Youzhou affairs, I will deal with it myself."

Under Zhao Kuangzan's service, Zhao Yanshou lay down again, relaxed, looked at Zhao Kuangzan, and ordered: "Don't be ambiguous about Zhang Mengchen's funeral. You go to Zhang's mansion to help make preparations in person, as a show of respect."

Zhao Kuangzan was slightly stunned. Although Zhang Li's reputation was high, he was dead after all. Given the tense situation in Youzhou, at a critical juncture, he should win the hearts of the people, stabilize the situation, and grasp the military and political power.

Apparently understanding Zhao Kuangzan's doubts, Zhao Yanshou added another sentence: "Pass my order, all the army commanders and above generals will go to Zhang's mansion to express their condolences and see Judge Zhang off. Later, I will go to mourn Zhang Mengchen in person!"

"But your body. It's all about having a child!" Zhao Kuangzan said subconsciously, but soon, a look of deep thought appeared on his face, and he stared at the old father: "Does father have other plans?"

Seeing his vigilance, Zhao Yanshou comforted him, heaved a heavy sigh of relief, and said in a serious tone, "Yan Jun, don't mess up, and neither can Youzhou. I have to clean up for you while the situation is still calm and I still have a sigh of relief." Some trouble."

(End of this chapter)