Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 582
Luo Youdu was somewhat wary of Ye Luxian.

It is not difficult to see from his speech and demeanor that Yeluxian is a man of great wisdom and courage, and he also has deep affection for Khitan.

However, his sentence "Why don't you want to live in China forever and ever" touched Luo Youdu greatly, and he also felt great pride.

He remembered that in history, since Ye Luxian, Han culture has always been the foundation of national policy.

Learning from Tang and Song is Khitan's cultural policy.

So much so that later, the Khitan Emperor confidently said to the envoy of the Song Dynasty, "I cultivate cultural relics, Binbin is not different from China." He even engraved the words "May China be born from generation to generation" on the back of the Buddha statue.

Luo Youdu can feel Yeluxian's admiration and love for the Central Plains culture.

He was really reluctant to kill such an outstanding talent.

But it is impossible for him to reuse it without any scruples.

At least until the Khitan is destroyed, Luo Youdu will not allow Yeluxian to participate in the core decision-making of the court.

Therefore, regarding Yeluxian's arrangement, Luo Youdu thought about it for a while, made up his mind, and said: "It can be seen that you are deeply obsessed with my Chinese culture, and I have named you a Bachelor of Duanming Palace. You go in and out to borrow and read. As for work, I will assist Dou Yi in sorting out the historical materials of the Khitan and Mobei tribes for future use in compiling history. What do you think?"

Ye Luxian's face was tangled, hesitating for a while, in the end he couldn't resist the temptation to freely enter and exit the Huaxia Library, bowed and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Seeing that Ye Luxian changed his tune, Luo Youdu was very happy. Being able to make Ye Luxian surrender, the sense of accomplishment is self-evident.

Luo Youdu asked Ye Luxian to sit down, and chatted with him in detail.

As a Khitan native, Ye Luxian was extremely knowledgeable and could always pick up Luo Youdu's words.

Ye Luxian also has great strategic foresight and knows Luo Youdu's future ambitions.

Control the Western Regions through the Silk Road, and use maritime trade to expand China's majestic culture to the West.

For the conquest in the east, only a stable rear is needed.

Luo Youdu felt like meeting his confidant.

Few people can understand his ambition, even Zhao Pu only knows that he has the ambition of Emperor Qin and Han Wu, but Ye Luxian has a rare understanding of his deep meaning.

"The direction of development lies in the west, but the enemies that threaten the future of the imperial court lie in the northeast and north. For you, this is good news."

Faced with Luo Youdu's words, Ye Luxian knew the reason, he needed a stable Northeast, and would not kill all the Khitan people.Similarly, there will be no mercy towards the Khitan country and the Khitan royal family.

Ye Luxian said: "Your Majesty is not a bloodthirsty person. Jiaozhi and Dali are the most lacking of Han people. The Khitan royal family is deeply sinicized, and their talents and learning are more common than most Han people. They have no influence in Jiaozhi and Dali, and they are no different from Han people. No. For dozens of years, there is no such thing as the Khitan royal family."

Luo Youdu smiled and said, "I don't know who will win and who will lose. It's too early to say that."

Ye Luxian's expression tightened, he coughed in a muffled voice, and said: "Before I saw Your Majesty, I felt that Khitan had at least [-]% hope. They couldn't fight head-on. If they retreated to the northeast mountains and defended the city, they might not be without hope. Seeing the people of the Central Plains return to their hearts, learning about His Majesty's deployment in the south, and seeing His Majesty's brave and far-reaching plans... I am afraid that there is no hope."

Seeing that Yeluxian was feeling uncomfortable, Luo Youdu asked someone to serve him a cup of tea, and said, "It might not be there!"

He said solemnly: "I am somewhat afraid of you Khitan's Yeluxiu, Yelu Xiezhen, Yelu Wuzhi, and Han Derang. The two armies are fighting, and soldiers are unpredictable. Anything can happen. I don't want to end up The same fate as Fu Jian..."

Yeluxian drank water, moistened his heart and lungs, and felt much better, but hearing Luo Youdu's words, he felt that the water was bitter.

You are so strong, why don't you give me a chance?
Luo Youdu asked about Yeluxian's physical condition.

Ye Luxian said: "When I was young, I encountered a mutiny and hid my servants in the woodpile. I hurt my heart and lungs. I have long been used to it and it is not a serious problem."

Luo Youdu asked the imperial physician Liu Han to give Ye Luxian a pulse.

Imperial Physician Liu Han was born in a family of traditional Chinese medicine. He has studied medicine for generations and is extremely skilled in medicine.

Liu Han frowns and said, "Scholar Yelu didn't tell the truth. You have a serious illness, but there are new injuries on top of the illness. It's not like the old illness you said."

Ye Luxian hurriedly bowed, and said: "The imperial doctor is very aware of the situation. A month ago, he encountered a military disaster and contracted a cold. After recuperating for half a month, he thought he had recovered. He didn't mean to deceive."

Liu Han bowed to Luo Youdu, and said, "Your Majesty, Bachelor Yelu has suffered from an old problem for more than ten years. It has already penetrated into the bone marrow and is difficult to cure. Now, due to overwork, the cold air enters the lungs, and the old injury is aggravated. The situation is not optimistic..."

Luo Youdu frowned slightly, and hurriedly said, "Is there a cure?"

Liu Han replied: "It can only be treated, but it is difficult to eradicate the root cause." He paused and looked at Ye Luxian.

Ye Luxian laughed and said, "It's okay for the imperial doctor to speak bluntly."

Luo Youdu also nodded.

Liu Han said: "This stubborn disease is extremely harmful to the body. Even if it is treated properly, it will be difficult to live long."

Luo Youdu remained silent, feeling a little frustrated, Yeluxian gave him a rare sense of confidant, and said for a moment, "Then Liu Qing will prepare the prescription for Yelu Bachelor, and all the medicinal materials needed will be taken from the palace."

"Obey!" Liu Han bowed to accept the order.

Luo Youdu said to Ye Luxian again: "Liu Qing is my imperial doctor, his medical skills are second to none, and he is also the editor-in-chief of the imperial court's re-editing of Materia Medica. From now on, he will be in charge of your medical treatment. Don't shy away from medical treatment."

Ye Luxian's eyes were somewhat moved, and he bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding!"

Luo Youdu waved his hand and said: "Go down and rest, you will stay in the posthouse for a few days first. Later, I will find you a house in Bianjing, and you can go to the household department to receive your salary in advance."

Ye Luxian thanked him again, and bowed to leave.

Luo Youdu watched Yeluxian leave, and let him settle down in Bianjing, and reuse him when he destroyed Khitan.

Suddenly, he slapped his head and said to himself: "I forgot to introduce his wife to him, I made a mistake."

After walking out of the palace, Yeluxian looked back at the majestic palace city.

"Your Highness!" The female servant quickly stepped forward and said, "I haven't seen you for such a long time, but I'm so anxious to death."

Ye Luxian turned back and said, "I wasted a little time talking with Your Majesty." He paused and said, "You go north with Xiao Huwei and escort Yelu only here, and this Bianjing will be our home from now on. Also, don’t call me Your Highness, do as the Romans do, and call me Young Master.”

This time Ye Luxian went south with the intention of being placed under house arrest, so he didn't call his half-brother.

Today's meeting, Ye Luxian felt Luo Youdu's open-mindedness, and was impressed, and lived in Bianjing for a long time with more peace of mind.

Yelu didn't happen to be of school age, so he could enroll in Bianjing.

　There is another update tonight, but it will be later, brothers who can’t wait, watch it tomorrow morning!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)