Yanyuntai·One

Chapter 8
Ye Luxian has not been able to fall asleep for two whole days, and today when it was almost dawn, he felt a little drowsy, but after falling asleep, he returned to that dream.

For more than ten years, he has been having such nightmares forever.In the dark night, there were endless tents. He ran in the tents, but he couldn't find a living person.He turned back into that four-year-old child again, running in endless fear and endless tents, and there seemed to be something extremely terrifying chasing him behind.

"Father, Queen Mother, Lady Zhen, Eldest Brother, Grandmother, where are you..." He wanted to shout, but he couldn't. Every time at this time, there seemed to be a force strangling his throat.

He kept running, but he was so weak that he couldn't get out no matter how hard he ran, until he couldn't run anymore and fell to the ground.Suddenly, the relatives he was looking forward to appeared in the darkness, the father, mother, queen Zhen, brother, and the queen mother and grandmother, but they would no longer hug him, coax him, hug and kiss him as in the past.Each of them was covered in blood, their faces were ashen, and they had various wounds on their bodies. They seemed to be looking at him, but they didn't seem to be looking at him, their eyes were empty.

Horrific laughter came continuously, everywhere, and there was no way to escape: "They are all dead, they are all dead..."

Yeluxian let out sharp screams, one after another.Yes, they are all dead, all dead.This world, so cold and dark, made him no longer have a sheltering embrace.

He huddled into a ball, trembling uncontrollably, this darkness, this coldness seemed to go deep into his bone marrow, and he could not be freed for the rest of his life.At the coldest and most frightening moment, warm arms hugged him, and a voice whispered: "Ming, Ming, are you alright?"

Yeluxian closed his eyes, didn't move, and didn't speak.Just like waking up from countless nightmares in the past many years, in such boundless darkness and cold, and these arms, although not enough to take him out of the cold darkness forever, can calm his fear and coldness in a short time.

Ye Luxian closed his eyes, and after a while, Fang slowly opened them, looked at the person in front of him and smiled: "It's nothing, it's just another nightmare."

How many times he woke up from a nightmare and couldn't fall asleep, thinking of his parents crying, always having a warm embrace and a pair of warm hands to comfort him, feed him, accompany him to drink medicine, teach him to hold a pen and write, take him Archery on horseback...

Everyone is dead, why are you still alive?It's such a painful life, why are you still alive?Every time he wakes up screaming from a nightmare, he often has this feeling of self-loathing.How many times, if it wasn't for this person beside him, wouldn't he have already collapsed in this self-loathing mood?

However, even in front of this person, he still couldn't fully confess his self-loathing and self-blame, or even his hatred for himself.He is so weak and incompetent, no matter how many years have passed, no matter how many plans and ambitions he has had, but in reality, he is still just a prince whose every word and action is monitored in the deep palace, and in his dream, he Forever just a four-year-old child, the darkness that cannot escape, the claws that cannot break free...

Yeluxian settled down, remained silent for a while, then slowly raised his head: "Derang, are you here?"

"Yes." Han Derang looked at Ye Luxian's pale face, feeling a little annoyed, "I knew you were not in good condition these two days, I should have entered the palace yesterday no matter how late it was."

"I've had this problem for more than ten years. Don't you know? It doesn't matter whether you come or not. What's more..." Yeluxian paused and said, "You met Prime Minister Siwen yesterday ?”

"I've already told Prime Minister Siwen that I will find a way for you to meet when the spring is on the bowl."

This kind of meeting is naturally not a "meeting" in front of everyone watching, but a private meeting with a purpose, which must be arranged in advance.Mu Zong Yelvjing benefited from the Xianggushan Incident. After successfully ascending to the throne, he began to carry out rounds of purges of the court.Clan princes, important ministers and tribes, either plotting rebellion or defecting... He always has so many crimes, waiting for those who he thinks have not fully surrendered to him and have "disagreement".

Ye Luxian, who was raised in the palace close to his eyes and is also the eldest son of Sejong, was able to avoid repeated treason cases time and time again, not only because he was cautious enough, but also because too many people cared about him, protect him.

The person he trusted most was the person in front of him.

Han Derang turned his head and asked the valet standing beside him, "How's Your Majesty sleeping these days?"

Chu Bu murmured and dared not answer.Yeluxian knew he had to answer, so he had to smile wryly: "It's fine during the day, but at night... I can't sleep for an hour, and I still have to turn on the lights..."

Han Derang frowned. He knew Yeluxian's body best, so he felt wrong: "Before I went out, I wasn't like this. Why did it get worse in the past few days? What happened recently?"

Chu Bu sighed, looked at Ye Luxian, and dared to answer: "A few days ago, the king had a banquet with the lord, and he didn't want the lord to dismember Brother Lurenshou in a fit of anger because some of his beloved deer ran away from the deer park. Your Majesty was frightened, and although he didn't have an attack at the time, he couldn't sleep well when he came back."

Han Derang let out a long sigh, he naturally knew that Yeluxian was changed at a young age, and his thoughts were much deeper than ordinary people, and he never showed any flaws in front of Mu Zong.But after all, his mind is restless, his spirit has been weakened by long-term illness, and he has been nervous around Yelvjing for many years. Although he does not show it in front of others, his diet and sleep are greatly affected.

In recent years, Mu Zong has had his morning and night upside down, often sleeping during the day and having banquets at night. People in the country call him the "Sleeping King".In order to show his kindness and love to Shizong's son, he often invited Yeluxian to have a banquet together.But his pretentious favor, on the contrary, destroyed Ye Luxian's health even more.

Every time Ye Luxian experienced strong alcohol and blood, he would have nightmares.But knowing this, Ye Luxian had to accept it respectfully and gratefully, and Han Derang had no choice.

Earlier, Ye Luxian was dragged to a banquet by Mu Zong. After returning, he had nightmares. He didn't want to mention this matter again, but when he saw Chu Bu mentioning it, he sneered: "How can the fate of the country last long with such cruelty? My Daliao The country that the ancestors and ancestors had come to so hard will perish in his hands."

Han Derang was shocked, and hurriedly stopped: "Your Majesty, be careful!"

Ye Luxian just woke up from a nightmare, and he couldn't control his emotions for a while. Seeing Han Derang's persuasion, he also calmed down, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "For 15 years, I have been careful in everything, and I dare not say a wrong word, and dare not take an extra step. Now Can't you say a word in your own room?"

Han Derang let out a long sigh, knowing that this incident had greatly stimulated him, he didn't dare to persuade him any more, so he changed the subject and asked Chu Bu, "Has Di Li Gu prescribed medicine?" Di Li Gu was personally arranged by Han Kuangsi to give Yelu Xian's long-term follower of the imperial physician.

Chu Bu hurriedly brought up the medicine: "Aunt Di Li has already prescribed the medicine, but..." He looked at Ye Luxian in embarrassment.Ye Luxian was numb and nauseous after taking these medicines from snack to adulthood, and felt less and less.Han Derang knew it too, but he didn't say anything, just smiled and said: "Drink at least, I brought you the candied fruit from the old Zhao's house in the East Gate." After speaking, he pointed to a small pottery pot on the table.

Seeing the familiar small pot, Ye Luxian smiled and said, "Forget it, let me drink it." He drank the medicine presented by Chu Bu in one breath, opened the clay pot and ate a few pieces of candied fruit, and said in a long way. Exhaled.

When he returned to Beijing at the beginning of the day, he was young, lying on the sickbed every day, taking endless bitter medicine, thinking about the pain of his parents' tragic death, feeling fearful and lonely at the same time, wishing he could go with his parents so as not to suffer in this world. This is a lot of suffering.

Han Derang tried his best to find all kinds of snacks in Shangjing to coax him to take medicine, brought all kinds of toys to coax him to play, and comfort him when he woke up from a nightmare.At that time, he believed that when he grows up, he will recover from his illness, will not need to take medicine anymore, will be able to avenge his parents, and will be able to regain the throne.But more than ten years have passed in a blink of an eye. He has grown up, still lingering on the sick bed, still drinking bitter medicine every day, watching his enemies kill wantonly, but living like walking on thin ice... Thinking of this, Ye Luxian couldn't help sighing, and waved his hand to order The attendants retreated: "What do you say over there?"

Han Derang nodded slightly: "My father has already talked about moving the Flying Dragon Envoy[1], and Zhao Wang Gaoxun also has intentions, but although my father can lobby, he must be subdued by the king in person in order to be loyal, and then there is Prime Minister Xiao Siwen..."

After the Xianggushan incident, Mu Zong seemed to be particularly sensitive to the collusion and conspiracy of his courtiers. Over the years, many close branches of the royal family and important officials and generals had been killed and imprisoned for this.Ye Luxian was also more careful about planning under Mu Zong's nose.

The three people Han Derang mentioned were the important ministers who tended to him or could be wooed.

The girl is proficient in equestrianism, and she was originally born from his father Sejong's palace account Yaru Oruduo (Jiqing Palace).The so-called palace account is that after Abaoji established the country, he divided this part into five courtyards and six courtyards, which were unified outside the royal family, and established Oruduofa, split prefectures and counties, cut off households, and used strong stems and weak branches to seek successors. , Shijian palace guards, when entering, they live in guard, when they leave, they follow, and when they are buried, they guard the mausoleum.In addition to serving as confidants and guards, these people in the palace account also have prefectures, tribes, and captive households allocated by the emperor to form almost independent kingdoms. They own land and pay taxes and labor independently. The officials under the jurisdiction, the army, craftsmen, and slaves are only subordinate to the master of the palace account, not to the successor emperor.

Since the founding of the Liao Kingdom, there have been four palace accounts left over. The first one is Suuoruduo, named Hongyi Palace in Chinese, which was built by Taizu Yelu Abaoji; Pusu Oruduo, named Changning Palace in Chinese, was built by Taizu The Empress Shuluping was placed there; the State Anian Oruduo, named Yongxing Palace in Chinese, was placed by Yelu Deguang, Emperor Taizong of the Liao Dynasty;The current emperor, Yelvjing, had also established his own Duolibenuruduo at this time, which was named Yanchang Palace in Chinese.

After the death of the previous head of the palace tent, Orudo served as the guardian army in name, but the one who could command them could only be the successor he designated, not the next emperor.Therefore, after the death of Taizu Liao, the three forces ebbed and flowed one after the other, and they could not disappear in the end.Whether it was Sejong Yeluruan and the Empress Dowager Shulu competing for the position, or Mu Zong Yelujing's ascension after the Xianggushan Incident, or even Yelu Lihu's rebellion several times and he was still safe, all have something to do with the power of these Oruduos in their hands. , so that the successor emperor scruples, had to share power with them.

After Sejong's death, his sons Yeluxian and Yelu were raised in the Muzong Palace when they were young, but Oruduo's power was self-contained, and even the emperor could not intervene.

After the new emperor succeeded to the throne, he tried his best to weaken the power of the former Orudo, but in any case, it was impossible to cut it too hard, so as not to cause a backlash.Nvli, who was born in Sejong Jiqing Palace, was mobilized because Mu Zong wanted to split up Oruduo, and under the operation of Yeluxian and Han's father and son, she went to the flying dragon envoy, and then stepped into the management of the palace. guard position.

Zhao Wang Gaoxun was originally the son of Beiping King Gao Xintao of the Later Jin Dynasty. When Taizong of Liao Dynasty went south and the Later Jin Dynasty perished, he surrendered together with the Later Jin coach Du Chongwei.Because he was born in the Han royal family, the Liao royal family needed to promote him as an example of the division of the north and the south.He was also extremely alert and capable, so he rose step by step in the Liao Kingdom.After Sejong succeeded to the throne, he was appointed as the Privy Envoy of the South Court, in charge of the affairs of the Han army.Mu Zong succeeded to the throne and named him King Zhao.

Although Gao Xun was regarded as a veteran of the three dynasties, he had only surrendered for more than ten years. His official position was so high that it could be regarded as an extremely high position that the current Han officials of the Liao Kingdom could achieve.However, times have changed, and the influence that he, the "later Jin royal family" can bring to him is weakening. Mu Zong does not like the Han system, and the power of the Southern Court is shrinking day by day. In addition, Mu Zong is extremely suspicious, and he often suspects that Han Chen has the intention of Nantou. , he had to pave the way for himself.Therefore, when Han Kuangsi came to win him over, he was a little moved.It's just that for such an important matter, it's not enough to rely on Han's father and son's persuasion, and they need to discuss with Ye Luxian face-to-face before they can make up their minds.

Xiao Siwen, Prime Minister of the Northern Mansion, is the representative of the descendant clan forces.

These three people represent the tripartite forces of Sejong's old tribe, Hanchen and descendants.

Because of Ye Luxian's illness, he often went out to meet foreign ministers when he had nothing to do, so every spring, summer, autumn and winter, it was his opportunity to hold the bowl.

Han Derang and Yeluxian were discussing, when suddenly Chu Bu ran in hastily: "Your Majesty, Mr. Han Lang, the Lord and King Taiping are here."

The two looked at each other in surprise.Han Derang quickly calmed down, stood up and stepped aside first.

But hearing a familiar laughter approaching from far away, Ye Luxian's pupils shrank. In his nightmares for many years, he was unable to fight against and escape from such devil's laughter.However, at this moment, he could only stand up and wait respectfully.

With the laughter, the curtain was lifted, and Yelujing had already entered with Taiping Wang Fu Sage.Ye Luxian had already controlled his emotions, and stepped forward to salute: "My son, please see the emperor's uncle."

Although Mu Zong was only in his thirties, his footsteps were weak and unsteady due to excessive drinking.He is a very divisive person, sometimes with a keen sense of smell and sharp methods; but more often he indulges in drinking and banquets and ignores political affairs.With his nervous and sensitive sense of smell, he eliminated one by one the enemies in his eyes, and also created more enemies for himself.He treats Yeluxian with unbridled love and cruelty at other times.At this time, he was in the former position. When he saw Yeluxian salute, he laughed and scolded in a seemingly displeased but intimate manner: "Ming, you boy, how many times have I told you that you are not in good health, and you always make these mothers-in-law salute?" What are you going to do?"

Ye Luxian smiled weakly: "Although it is so, etiquette cannot be discarded after all."

"You kid, you are so sour, you don't look like us Khitan men." He met Ye Luxian in the past few years, and he said this sentence more and more, always hating his iron. Ye Luxian was happy to use this to dispel his guard, so he only responded weakly, making him even more weak and timid.

Taiping Wang Fu Sage looked up and saw Han Derang was beside him, so he smiled and said, "Is Derang also here?"

Han Derang hurriedly responded: "I brought the candied fruit from the old Zhao's house in the east gate to the king, and by the way, I will accompany the king and talk about some street news."

Fu Sage saw Yeluxian's medicine bowl and the small jar of candied fruit next to it at a glance, and smiled: "Ming is still so afraid of taking medicine."

Ye Luxian hurriedly explained with a smile: "Fortunately he brought this, otherwise I wouldn't be able to drink this medicine."

Liao Muzong's eyes widened: "Derang boy, turn around and tell your father that you all know that you have come to the palace to accompany Mingyi, but he is fine and refuses to come to see me. I haven't seen him for a while, this old man !" These words may seem rude, but they are actually affectionate, Han Kuangsi, Han Derang's father, and Mu Zongben were friends when they were young.It's just that after Mu Zong succeeded to the throne, he was bloodthirsty, suspicious, and moody. Han Kuangsi also had to be trembling, lest he would offend his negligence in a moment of carelessness.

Han Derang could only laugh and said, "It's a great honor for my lord to love you. It's just that he has always been afraid of alcohol, and he is afraid that the lord will drag him to drink, so he doesn't dare to come to see the lord." Mu Zong has been drinking heavily in recent years, and he especially likes to pull people It was too much to drink to show his favor.

Han Derang accompanied Ye Luxian since he was a child, and Mu Zong and others were used to it. However, he was alert and knew that the brothers Mu Zong must be here for something, so he pleaded guilty and left without waiting for Mu Zong's signal.With Yeluxian's thoughts in the city today, there should be no problem dealing with the Mu Zong brothers.

Mu Zong saw Han De let go, and glanced around the indoor scene.Although he was suspicious and easy to kill, he treated Ye Luxian very well on the surface, and he would reward any valuables with a wave of his hand. Whatever Ye Luxian wanted, he could get it just by asking.

He would come here every few months to show his kindness, if the room is poor, the person in charge will lose his head, so the gold and jade in Yeluxian's room are extremely precious and rare.But compared with other royal families, they lack the bows and knives they often have, and have a few more books.

Seeing that there were still uncollected brushes, ink, paper and inkstone on the desk, Mu Zong walked to the desk, picked up the book and looked at it, but it was "Historical Records", with many annotations on it, it was obvious that the master read it very carefully, and frowned slightly: "Ming Why, you read these Han books again. How many times have I said that horseback riding and archery is the nature of our Khitan men. Reading these Han books will only make your body weaker and your mind more dull."

Fu Sage also persuaded: "Yes, you have forgotten how your grandfather, Emperor Rang, lost his throne, and how your father, Emperor Sejong, was murdered. It is because you saw too much about these Han people and believed in them that you were offended. Lost the major tribes and lost their support!"

Ye Luxian sneered in his heart, but replied respectfully on his face: "I know I'm wrong, but my body is too weak to go out to ride horses and shoot arrows. I'm very bored in the palace. Watching these things relieves my boredom!"

Liao Muzong looked at Yeluxian, but his heart was a little complicated.Ye Luxian is so sick and incompetent, he should be reassured.But when he thought of the royal struggles caused by the implementation of the Han system since the founding of the country, he rejected these things that made the royal family addicted and alienated.Ye Luxian is also a child of the royal family, so he is obsessed with these things, which makes him a little angry, but Ye Luxian has always been well-behaved and docile, and he is sick and weak and cannot learn bows and horses. His branch has always been obsessed with Sinology. rest assured.

So after thinking about it for a moment, Mu Zong just shook his head, pretending to love Yeluxian so much and helplessly: "Ming, even if you are sick, find some other fun. This Sinology is not a good thing. It hurts your grandfather and hurts you." Your father." After that, he slowed down his tone, "When the late emperor died, you were only four years old, and I adopted you. I have always regarded you as my son. I have no children with Feng Sage. In the future This throne will still be handed back to you. We Khitan people stand in the world with bows and horses. You keep reading the books of these Han people and make yourself look like a weak scholar. How can you make the tribes obey you and those clansmen? The generals serve you!"

Ye Luxian was secretly startled, although Mu Zongsu also said that he disliked him and said nothing about him, but it was the first time he had heard about passing on the throne. How dare you take on such a heavy responsibility. You see, I am bedridden for four or five months a year, and I am content just to live a few more years!" After finishing speaking, he let out a long sigh.

Fu Sage couldn't hear it, and reprimanded: "Nonsense, you say such things at a young age, won't it make us elders sad."

Ye Luxian knew very well that Fu Sage would always consider himself the crown prince, just now when Mu Zong said such words, he carefully observed Fu Sage's reaction, and saw that there was no difference in him, knowing that there was a tacit understanding between the two, he said with a smile: "The emperor is joking. Yes. The lord and you are in the prime of life. I heard from Di Ligu that the lord can drink [-] to [-] catties of wine in one breath, and every time he hunts, the sum of all the officials is not as much as the lord alone. To you There is only envy and admiration, I'm afraid I can't even catch up with one tenth of the master in this life!"

Mu Zong has been drinking too much in recent years, and his bow and horse are not as good as before, but Ye Luxian said this, it is still useful: "Hey, where is it. But drinking and hunting are the true qualities of our Khitan men, it's nothing."

Seeing that the two were talking lively, Fu Sage pointed to the medicine bowl and asked the imperial doctor who was behind him: "Gu Di Li, what kind of medicine is this?"

"It's the calming medicine prescribed by the minister."

Fu Sage frowned: "Why, are you having nightmares again?"

Ye Luxian bowed his head and remained silent, but there seemed to be some unspeakable concealment in his expression.Fu Sage looked at his expression, suddenly thought of something, and turned to look at Mu Zong.Mu Zong also thought about it, and patted his forehead: "Blame me, I got him drinking that day, and asked the deer man to fetch deer blood. I didn't expect to disappoint some lowly slaves. I killed a few people, but I didn't expect to scare you."

Ye Luxian smiled wryly: "My lord also has good intentions, but I just blame my son for being cowardly and useless."

Fu Sage asked: "How did this happen, Gu Di Li, you are an imperial doctor, why hasn't Ming's body been cured for so long?"

Aunt Di Li hurriedly replied: "I'm reporting to King Taiping, the king's symptoms seem to be getting worse this winter. He often has nightmares, and recently he fainted several times due to convulsions."

Mu Zong suddenly became displeased again: "I asked you to treat Ming's disease well. Why did you treat it more and more seriously? I said that it should be done at any cost. As long as it can cure his disease, what kind of medicine do you want? As long as you It can be said that all the rare treasures in the palace can be used, if there is no treasure in the palace, the whole country will be ordered to pay tribute, if I don’t have it in the Daliao, you can find it in other tribes or even the Tubo in the Song Dynasty!"

Fu Sage also said: "That's right, to put it bluntly, Mingyu, as long as your illness needs it, even if it is a living brain, the Lord can kill it for you to use!"

Ye Luxian was shocked when he heard the "brain of a living person". He vaguely heard that Mu Zong listened to the witch's words and killed a living person to take the heart and gallbladder for medicine in order to cure hidden diseases. It's hard to repay this son's body. It's just that since Erchen was frightened that year, his body has no way to recover. Di Ligu has tried her best, and this is also what Erchen is destined to do, no wonder the imperial doctor!"

Mu Zong shook his head: "A man has no heart at all. He talks about his destiny all day long, and his health is not good. I think your health is not good. It must be because you have too little riding and shooting, and the disease is getting worse. Bo, I think you should follow Han Derang to run more, so as not to read these Han books indoors, the more you read, the more you will be stupefied."

Ye Luxian smiled wryly: "This..."

"That's it."

Yeluxian had no choice but to agree.

Mu Zong suddenly thought of something, he laughed: "You are not young this year, take advantage of this spring to find a sweet girl, get married early, and teach your father that there is a spirit in the sky, so you can get more comfort."

Seeing that Yeluxian's face was red, Mu Zong laughed, waved his hands and walked out, and the rest of the people naturally followed him.After walking out of Yongxing Palace, Mu Zongfang stopped and said to Fu Sage: "Okay, I also followed your advice and went to see Mingyu. What else do you have to say?"

Fu Sage and Mu Zong were born of the same mother, and they have been his right arm and right arm all these years.After Mu Zong ascended the throne, there were many dissatisfied members of the clan. He quelled several cases of treason in one breath, killing and shutting down all his uncles, nephews and brothers.

Over the years, everyone in the royal family has been in danger. It is inevitable that you will bite me and I will bite you. Even Feng Sage was also brought into the case.But after the battle of Fu Sage, not only did he cleanse himself, but also made Mu Zong feel guilty, and he trusted Fu Sage even more.

Yu Sage pondered for a while, then sighed: "Although this child Mingyu is raised in the palace, after all, you and I are both busy, and I just heard that he couldn't sleep after your banquet that day. No one came to report. Did someone in the palace neglect him, or did he deliberately conceal it?"

"So what?" Mu Zong was originally a very wealthy person, but after drinking heavily in the past few years, he became indifferent to many things.It's just that sometimes, he has a strange sensitivity like a beast.

In the past few years, Fu Sage has become more and more dependent on Mu Zong, and has become more and more suspicious of looking up at everything. Hearing this, he sighed: "That's why I advised the Lord to come and see him. If others are negligent, seeing the Lord Going to the past, there should be improvements. If Ming Jian intends to hide it, then we have to see what his intentions are."

"You doubt him?"

"Looking at it now, I feel relieved. It seems that his health is indeed not good, and his temperament is withdrawn and timid, so it's okay."

"This branch of them really... I don't know what is wrong, they all like Sinology. Just like his grandfather and father, they know how to read and write every day, and they like those Han things. Hmph, what's the use of that? We Khitan people rely on bows and horses to win the country. Who would care about those Han people!" Mu Zong said here, and suddenly thought of another thing, "It's Li Hu and those clans who have great ambitions. Bo, help me watch over them."

"Brother Huang, leave the matter to me, you can rest assured."

Mu Zong of Liao Dynasty suddenly sighed: "Ming Yan... I still remember that back then, the property and Si Wen forced me to swear that if I were with me one day, I would keep him safe and sound. So, I have eaten delicious food all these years. Raising him in the palace, I really developed some feelings! I hope he can live well..."

He glanced at Fu Sage, and Fu Sage could understand the meaning in his eyes. If he was alive, Mingyu would naturally be able to live too. If there was a crisis, Mingyu would not be able to stay anymore.

Over the past ten years, this child has gradually grown up in the palace from the age of four to 19. Of course, he himself is docile and low-key enough. Although Mu Zong wanted to kill him, he hesitated again and again for various reasons, and finally let him live. Arrived today.

Liao Muzong patted Fu Sage on the shoulder: "You have to show me more."

He has no son. Over the years, he has regarded Fu Sage as his successor, so Feng Sage naturally understands.The two walked side by side, and when they talked about the affairs of the court, Feng Sage asked Mu Zong some questions he had about the officials: "Siwen seems to have some changes recently, and I have stopped the emperor's actions several times. I always feel that he has never been sincere. Follow us."

Knowing that Mu Zong intends to allow him to inherit the throne, he naturally began to observe the officials, but he always felt that Xiao Siwen, Prime Minister of Beifu, was lukewarm, as if separated by a layer.But seeing that Mu Zong has always entrusted Xiao Siwen with important tasks, he couldn't help feeling tempted.

"Xiao Siwen is a rare and talented person of the descendants. There are hundreds of memorials in the court every day. Without him, I would have to burn it. His temperament is just like this."

Mu Zong's focus is only on who has plans for the throne.He is very disgusted with the complicated government affairs of the country, and throws all his brains to the courtiers below.In the past few years, he has relied more on Xiao Siwen in state affairs, so although Xiao Siwen's attitude has always been so lukewarm, it made him feel more at ease.

Fu Sage persuaded again: "Brother Huang also trusts Han Kuangsi too much. I think he has often been in and out of the Ming Dynasty Palace these years. He has devoted more time to Ming Dynasty than he should have. Wouldn't there be something wrong?" Other inside information?" He was suspicious, since Mu Zong had already relied so much on Han Kuangsi, and Han Kuangsi still cared so much about Ye Luxian, could it be that... this Han man also had some speculative mentality?
Mu Zong smiled and waved his hands: "You are too caring. Kuang Si was born like this, and he didn't have many land slaves and soldiers. What can he do? Kuang Si has such a temperament since he was a child. When he sees who is weak, he will take care of him. Besides. , the Han family boy grew up with Ming Yu, so he naturally developed feelings for him."

What he didn't say was that he and Han Kuangsi got acquainted under the tent of his grandmother Shulu the Empress Dowager.This courtier of the Han family, perhaps because he has learned medical skills, is especially caring for the weak and weak.Now that he is the emperor, his temper is becoming more and more violent, but he has a different tolerance for the person who has always cared for him since he was a boy.

"Besides, now I'm just using his medical skills." Mu Zong was silent for a moment, then said slowly.

Seeing this, Fu Sage hurriedly said: "Brother Huang, since you can tolerate Xiao Siwen and Han Kuangsi, then the matter of Tai Bao Chu Ahbu..."

Liao Muzong's expression suddenly turned cold, and he said sullenly: "I know that Chu Ah is not your teacher, but don't plead for those rebellious people, so as not to destroy our brotherhood." The scary thing is that it actually comes from the plan of relatives.

Fu Sage's face froze, under Liao Muzong's stare, he lowered his head and cupped his hands helplessly: "Yes, Brother Huang."

Notes:

[1] The official name was placed by Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty, and he was in charge of the horses in the Neifeilong stable at the beginning.In the Liao Dynasty, he was appointed as the chief officer of Feilong in the north, and one of the chief officers of the stables.

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