Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 399 civil unrest

Han Dezhang didn't think there would be any bad consequences for killing Xiao Siwen, he just wanted to avenge his father.

The only thing that made Han Deqing and Han Derang happy was that Gao Xun, who stayed behind in Zhongjing, wiped their buttocks.

After Han Dezhang killed Xiao Siwen, Gao Xunshen detained him and diverted the disaster to the east.

The son of Gao Xintao, the former king of Beiping, judged the situation and chose the safest method: Yelujing was dead, and it was meaningless to investigate the cause of his death because he drank Xiao Siwen.

The imperial court of the Central Plains is getting stronger and stronger, and the Khitan has another civil strife, not to mention going south and returning to the original place in the Central Plains, there are questions about whether they can retain their current wealth.

Han Dezhang also knew that he had caused trouble, so he didn't dare to say more.

The incident had already happened, and Han Deqing didn't want to be harsh. He glanced at his younger brothers and said, "I want to ask His Majesty tomorrow to go to Datong Yunzhong to persuade King Ji to recognize His Majesty's throne."

As soon as this remark came out, Han Dezhang's expression changed drastically, and he said: "Second brother, don't do it. The king of Ji is domineering and has long been rebellious. It was the king of the North Court who had been sitting in the west, and he was suppressed just now. Now the king of the North Court has entered Beijing. The king is like a fierce tiger out of the cage, the elder brother will go, there will be more dangers than fortunes."

Han Deqing shook his head and said: "Our Han family caused the matter, and the Han family cannot hide behind. Even if they really can't come back, they have given His Majesty an explanation so that he will not criticize us."

He said, looking at Han Derang, who was not as young as the weak crown, and said: "Silang, the second brother is leaving, and you will be in charge of everything in the family. Your talent is rare in the world, and you will become a great tool in the future. Your Majesty is also very fancy to you, saying You have the talent of Wang Zuozhi. The Han family is entrusted to you, it is very suitable. The Han family will definitely be able to reproduce the demeanor of their ancestors in your hands."

When he said this, he paused, as if he was confessing his last words: "Today, your ability is far better than that of the sleeping emperor, and your talent can be displayed. However, the current situation in the court is turbulent, and our Han family is on the top of the waves. There is no need to be brave, and it is easy to do practical things." Yes, Your Majesty will see... Also remember to make friends with Brother Yeluxiu, this man has the demeanor of a famous general in ancient times, if you two can complement each other, Daliao will definitely be able to rule the Central Plains again."

After delivering the funeral affairs, Han Deqing proposed to the new Khitan emperor Yelu Bishe to go to Xijing Datong to lobby the King of Ji Yelu Dilie on the second day.

From Khitan Shangjing Linhuang Mansion to Xijing Datong Yunzhong, the distance between the two places is more than 2000 li.

After traveling a long distance, Han Deqing hurriedly rushed, spending more than half a month on the road, with a dusty face.

The first time he saw Yelv Dilie, Han Deqing had a bad feeling in his heart.

Because Yelu Dilie received them on the dragon chair in the palace...

In order to deal with the Central Plains, Yelu Wuzhi, the king of the Khitan North Court, established Chai Rong's son as emperor in Datong and built a simple palace.

This move also directly led to the change of ownership of the Central Plains, and a more ruthless role took the throne.

With the fall of the Northern Han Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyi and the fake Guo Zongxun also lost their meaning.

After all, there are many Northern Han people who have met Zhao Dezhao, so it would be too stupid to use the fake Guo Zongxun to make a fuss.

The three of them have now been dispatched to Zhongjing.

The imperial palace in Xijing has been vacant for a long time.

Yelv Dilie sat directly in the palace hall to meet him, how peaceful he was, it was obvious at a glance.

Han Deqing pretended to be ignorant, and after saluting and saying hello, he spoke with a persevering tongue.

"My lord, my Khitan family has been bullied by the Central Plains. Since the time of Wu Yaohou, they have begun to interfere in our internal affairs. They plundered our cattle and sheep and oppressed our people. They also gave the leaders of our clan Li Jumie and Sun Wanzhan. During the period of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, An Lushan killed our people to take meritorious deeds. He hated it even more. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, Liu Rengong was even more hateful. He entertained the leaders of all Khitan clans with a banquet of cattle and wine, and captured them all treacherously. It is burning our pastures and forcing us to hand over the money we paid for the pastures.”

"For hundreds of years, I, Khitan, have been bullied by the Central Plains. It was my dynasty Taizu who was so talented and powerful, called Khan to suppress the rebellion, unified the ministries, conquered Liaodong in the west, and captured Bohai Sea in the south. It was my dynasty Taizong who went south to Youyun, destroyed Jin and proclaimed himself emperor. .”

"Today's Daliao was bought by the Khitan ancestors who conquered and opened up the frontiers for decades, and exchanged little by little the blood of our Khitan people."

"Your Majesty, it is not easy for Daliao to have what it is today. Now the Central Plains is on the rise, as long as they unify the north and the south. In time, we will surely attack Khitan and destroy Daliao. Huns, Turks, Tuyuhun, Xue Yantuo, all of these, It’s all a lesson from the past!”

"Your Majesty, if you separate yourself from His Majesty's brothers at this time, it will only hurt your relatives and hurt your enemies."

"My lord, our enemy is the Central Plains, the butcher's knife should be aimed at the Central Plains, not our own brothers!"

"Your Majesty, I still hope that the overall situation, the world, and Daliao are the most important..."

For the four kings in a row, Han Deqing talked about the emotion, and even burst into tears, showing a heart full of loyalty, which was vividly reflected.

Yelu Dilie was so touched that he shed tears, and suddenly got up and said, "It's good to say, Mr. Han said it very well. It's good that the overall situation is the most important, the world is the most important, and Daliao is the most important. What I said made my blood boil. , I just wish I could die for revitalizing my Daliao."

When Han Deqing saw something interesting, he said loudly, "Great King Gao Yi!"

Yelu Dilie waved his hands and said, "It's not me Gao Yi, it's my younger brother Gao Yi. Although the elder brother is not a good emperor, he is a good elder brother. Yelu will definitely get rid of him for the overall situation of my Daliao, although it is against brothers righteousness, but also take care of the overall situation.”

Han Deqing was a little dumbfounded, and said angrily: "Your Majesty, stop talking nonsense. The late emperor was not killed by His Majesty!"

But Yelv Dilie ignored him, and said: "Well, as long as the fifth child is willing to put the overall situation first, the world first, Daliao first, and submit to me, then I will pardon him for killing his brother... "

Han Deqing was a little speechless against this general.

Yelu Dilie sneered and said, "It's so hype, why should I let a brother murderer steal the throne? He can kill one brother, who can guarantee that he can't kill the second or third? He will be the emperor , I can’t even close my eyes when I’m sleeping... Somebody, suppress this guy who knows how to talk, beat him up, and throw him into prison.”

He drank loudly angrily.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Yelu Dilie caressed the pattern on the chair with both hands, with a bit of unwillingness in his eyes.

For the throne of Khitan, Yelu Dilie always felt that it was in his pocket.

Because his elder brother, Yelvjing, was not good at women, he claimed to be weak and tired of seeing women. After he became emperor, although there were many harems, he never had a single person, and all the eunuchs who served him were eunuchs.

This elder brother has no descendants, so naturally he is the ultimate brother.

He is the fourth child, and the third child has been dead for many years. Above him, there is an elder brother who is accused of treason, Taiping King Yelufeng Sage. Guard the frontier.But there is no reason for a person with a criminal record of rebellion to inherit the throne.

For some reason, in Yelv Dilie's heart, he is Yelujing's number one successor after a hundred years.

As long as the eldest brother Yelvjing dies, he will be able to take the position without hesitation.

As a result, he was looking forward to Yelujing's death, and Yelv, who was one size smaller than him, took the lead...

How can Yelu Dilie bear it...

He actually wanted to run up to him and say righteousness.

But thinking about the future, Yelu Dilie frowned badly. Xijing Datong was short of supplies, which was far inferior to Yelu Bishe who had Linhuang in Shangjing, Dading in Zhongjing, and Liaoyang in Tokyo.

If I really want to fight, I'm afraid it will be bad luck, and the future is bleak...

Yelu Dilie thought about it carefully, he swayed from side to side, and someone called Yelu Haisi and Xiao Dagan.

Yelu Dilie has long coveted the throne, and he has cultivated many confidantes, both openly and secretly. Yelu Haisi and Xiao Daqian are his most trusted right and left arms.

Yelv Dilie explained Han Deqing's intentions in detail.

Yelu Haisi immediately expressed his opinion: "How can a regicide deserve to be the emperor of Daliao?"

When Yelu Dilie was drinking, he once promised him that he would be the king of the South Courtyard.

Now?

If he really decided that Yelu must be taken, he would return to the king of the South Courtyard. It is hard to say whether he can live or not.

Who can guarantee that the new emperor will not liquidate the old generals?
Xiao Daqian also put his treasure on Yelu Dilie, he could not stand to retreat, and said: "Your Majesty, you are Yelu Bishe's elder brother, there is no reason for a younger brother to surpass his elder brother and become emperor directly. Yu Li, Yelu Bishe If you don’t get the right position, after you secure the throne, you will be afraid that others will follow suit. Therefore, you should take precautions against those who are qualified to inherit the throne like the king. At the least, you will lose your freedom, and at the worst, you will die without knowing why, just like the previous emperor.”

In many cases, things happen, and it is not something that one person can control.

It was decided by a group of people around.

Yelv Dilie was originally dissatisfied, but because of the huge difference in strength, he was a little shaken, let his confidant say this, strengthened his belief, and said: "You are right, fuck the righteousness, we can't hand over our lives Give it to others, and die in the end without knowing why."

As he spoke, he wondered again: "It's just that Yelu Bishe took the lead. In terms of strength, we are not as good as Yaodi. The most important thing is that we lack salt, many things, without the support of Shangjing, it is difficult to continue."

Xiao Daqian glanced at Yelv Dilie and said: "We can unite with Taiping King Yelufu Sage. Taiping King has been guarding the northwest. He has close contacts with Shatuo and Zub (Mongolia). If we unite with them, there will be A battle of strength. Then, the subordinates are willing to go south to Bianjing for the master, so that the Central Plains will open up the mutual market..."

Yelu Dilie frowned a little.

There is no problem in joining forces with the second brother Yelufu Sage.

But working with Zhongyuan, I feel a little uncomfortable.

As a Khitan, he still has great hostility towards the Central Plains.

Xiao Daqian said earnestly: "Without the support of the Central Plains, the puppet emperor would not need to send troops, and would be able to trap us to death just by relying on material blockades. Contacting the Central Plains is just an expedient measure for mutual use. As long as we are strong enough, You can cut off contact with them at any time. Do you remember the story of Li Tang? Li Tang surrendered to the Turks in exchange for the safety of the rear, and only then did the Great Tang Dynasty come into existence. Your Majesty does not need to surrender to the Central Plains, as long as you open a mutual market. Use our cattle and horses , in exchange for their salt, iron and tea!"

(End of this chapter)