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Chapter 394 Xiao Hu Sees

The mansion of the Emperor's Uncle of the Liao Kingdom in Linhuang Mansion has always been empty.Although it is located in a prosperous area, there are no popular dignitaries in the court to visit, which shows how unpopular Yelu Zhongyuan is.

It was also like this that Yelu Hongji never had any doubts about Yelu Chongyuan, on the contrary, he always favored him.Otherwise, with Yelu Hongji's suspicious nature, Yelu Chongyuan would have been killed by various trumped-up charges, how could they allow their father and son to be so frivolous?No, if you come back from a defeated battle, if you change someone else, you will be deprived of your military power and sent to jail.The two of them, father and son, were unscathed. Not only did Yelu Hongji not punish him, he even spent a lot of money, using a lot of cattle and sheep in exchange for many generals including Yelu Nelugu.It can be said that the benevolence is the utmost, and the holy family is prosperous.

At this moment, taking advantage of the setting sun and the approaching dusk, the emperor's uncle's mansion suddenly opened, and inside there were two steeds brought out by a slave, and a large carriage, wrapped in extraordinarily gorgeous gifts.Afterwards, Yelu Zhongyuan and Yelu Nielugu walked out of the mansion.After getting on the horse, he cantered away to a certain place in Shangjing.

On the horseback, Yelu Nelugu asked a little uneasy: "Father, where are we going?"

"Go to Xiaohu to meet the family." Yelu Chongyuan said expressionlessly.

Yelunelugu didn't know the ministers in the court, so he asked, "Who is Xiao Hujian?"

"Deputy Envoy of the North Court Privy Council."

Yelu Nerugu understood a little bit, they were dignitaries of the Yelu family, and they were also part of the military, so the people they wanted to make friends with were naturally military figures.If you want to make friends with civil servants, you have to start with the North and South Courts, and the best way is to make friends with Privy Envoys.But it was too direct, I'm afraid it will arouse Yelu Hongji's suspicion.Taking a step back a little, it is also possible to make friends with a privy envoy.

"Father, can this Xiao Hujian really be recruited?" Yelu Nelugu was a little worried. Although Yelu Hongji was not wary of them, he had been sending them to suppress the Jurchen before, which was an instinctive defense.This had to worry Yelu Nerugu, after all, it was a rebellion, and the more people knew about it, the less confidential it would be.

Yelu Zhongyuan seemed to have a plan in mind, he smiled without saying a word, but thought in his heart: "Since Yelu Hongji ascended the throne, this Xiao Hujian has served as the deputy envoy of the North and South Courts, and his brother Shuzhe has served as the envoy of the Northwest Road." , It can be regarded as reaching the sky in one step. But he is still not satisfied, and wants to be promoted to another level. Previously, Xiao Ge and Xiao Ala were both privy envoys, and the two were at odds. The person he likes hates him too much. Shu Zhe went to Beijing after being appointed by Hu Jian. He borrowed corn from the government before and refused to return it later. Hu Jian agreed with Xiao Ge and reported the matter, so Shu Zhe was convicted and dismissed. People must be people who are greedy for power. I am not afraid that you have no shortcomings, but if you have shortcomings, I can control them better!"

Suddenly, Yelu Chongyuan said: "Xiao Hujian is the deputy envoy of the Privy Council of the Northern Academy, and Yelu Yixin is the Privy Envoy of the Northern Academy. There have been rumors of their feud for a long time."

Yelu Nelugu immediately understood: "What does father mean to say that Yelu Yixin's enemy is our ally?"

Yelu Zhongyuan nodded, if you don't understand such a simple truth, what rebellion is there!With this relationship, it was logical for Yelu Zhongyuan to visit Xiao Hujian.As a matter of fact, everyone in the civil and military courts of the Manchu Dynasty knew that there was another thing about Xiao Hu's character.Xiao Hujian's brother, Di Lie, served as Bei Ke, and recommended Xiao Hudu, the uncle of the country, to Xiao Hujian. Seeing that he was quick and fluent in speech, strong and brave, Xiao Hujian wholeheartedly befriended him.When they are on vacation, they always talk all day long, which is strange to the civil and military officials of the whole dynasty.When Xiao Hu saw that he was serving as the Privy Councilor of the Tongzhi North Academy, he wrote to Yelu Hongji that Hu Du and Di Lie could be reused. After Yelu Hongji heard the news, he appointed Di Lie as the banner, the drum and the assassin, and Hu Du as the direct official.When the privy envoy Xiao Ge framed his brother Xiao Ala, Xiao Hudu assisted him secretly and jointly put Xiao Ala to death.After the news got out, such a despicable person was ashamed by the world, and Xiao Hujian became synonymous with treacherous ministers.

Very similar to Yelu Chongyuan and his son, they are not likable courtiers, they can even be called treacherous.If they hugged together, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty would never be suspicious.It's just that I will secretly be on guard in my heart, don't be tricked by them.

They stopped in front of Xiao Hujian's mansion.Knowing that the emperor's uncle came to visit, Xiao Hujian was full of doubts.Before he could think about it, he came out to greet him in person: "Why is the emperor's uncle so free today to come to the official humble house? It's really lucky for three lives, and it's full of glory!"

Yelu Zhongyuan got off his horse, handed the horse to Xiao Hujian's servant, and said: "My king and brother Xiao have been friends for a long time, and I only wish that we have been in the Northeast and we can't see each other. When I saw you today, your lord is indeed very handsome. Well-deserved reputation!" Seeing Xiao Hu's face, Yelu Nielugu almost couldn't help laughing.This Xiao Hu Jian's eyes are not only squinting sharply, but also has curly hair, which is also very heroic, it is almost blinding.However, it is true that Xiao Hu is tall and burly, and he can barely be called heroic.It's just that among the Khitan people, Xiao Hujian is not necessarily strong, but just average.

Yelu Zhongyuan glared at Yelu Nielugu, and then said with a smile: "This king has prepared a small gift, and I hope brother Xiao will accept it with a smile!" Seeing these details, one can know that he is a greedy person for money and power, and he thinks that this matter has already become the majority.

Seeing the pretense, Xiao Hu said: "The emperor's grand uncle came to the humble house of the lower official, and it is already what we can't ask for. Why do you want to come here with a gift? How can you be so embarrassing?"

"It's just a small gift, it's a trivial matter. Why, Brother Xiao, won't you invite us in?" Yelu Chongyuan said slowly with a smile on his lips.

Xiao Hujian quickly shielded his chest with his hands, and said, "Uncle Huang, son, please come inside!"

The three came to the main hall, and after ordering the slaves to serve fragrant tea, they ordered the slaves not to come any closer.Seeing that there was no one around, Xiao Hu tentatively said: "Uncle Huang is here, but what can I do to help you?"

Yelu Chongyuan smiled and said, "I just want to get to know Brother Xiao, I have no other plans."

Xiao Hujian absolutely did not believe this statement.How could Yelu Chongyuan waste money and money just to get acquainted with him if he didn't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing?But Xiao Hu saw that his mind was changing very quickly, thinking of the dispute between Yelu Chongyuan and Yelu Yixin in the Kaihuang Palace today, he knew the reason for Yelu Chongyuan's visit clearly.

Xiao Hujian was very dissatisfied with Yelu Yixin, thinking that his superior, who knew nothing, could rise to a high position because of Yelu Hongji's love.With such talent, he has to submit to it, how can he submit in his heart?On weekdays, he has always been obedient and obedient, and whenever he encounters difficult things, he refuses to say that he can't do it, and lets Yelu Yixin handle it.Over time, the relationship between the two became worse.Fortunately, although Yelv Yixin is a noble family, he can't overshadow the sky in the North Court, not to mention that Xiao Hujian is only half a level lower than Yelu Yixin, so there is no need to be afraid of him.

Over time, both civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty understood that the two principals in the North Courtyard were at odds.Gradually, Xiao Hujian also developed the desire to replace him.However, he has no influence in the court, and Yelu Yixin took the first step to curry favor with Yelu Hongji, no matter how you look at it, he has no chance of winning.But today, the emperor's uncle came to the door, did he want to borrow his power?Xiao Hu Jian was weighing the pros and cons in his heart, thinking one after another, his mind spinning rapidly.

(End of this chapter)