King of Song

Chapter 257 Homecoming

In the autumn of the third year in Xining, the weather was exceptionally fine, and the northern grasslands were still warm and comfortable, with no wind, frost or snow yet.

This is true of Hehuang, and the same is true of the Liao Kingdom north of Yanshan Mountain!

On the grassland outside Shangjing, the autumn grass has withered and yellowed, but the scenery on the grassland is beautiful.The yellow grassland can't see the edge at a glance, and occasionally there are rivers or lakes, reflecting the blue sky, like the eyes of a beautiful woman, light and moving.

The grasslands in this season are undoubtedly the most beautiful, and it is also a good time for hunting.

Lord Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty was a restless person, how could he be willing to stay honestly in Shangjing and live up to this good time?Nabo hunting in autumn is definitely indispensable.

It's just that the year before last, Xiao Hu's rebellion happened, which almost caused a catastrophe. In the past two years, the most important thing for the Liao Kingdom is to stabilize the internal affairs, so Yelu Hongji didn't dare to leave Shangjing for a long time easily.

This fall, I couldn't hold back anymore, so I had to hunt in Nabo, which is a hundred miles away from Shangjing!In this way, even if there is any major event, you can respond as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the capital!
There was a sound of rumbling horseshoes, and a moment later, the group returned to the camp. A young man was the first to walk, turning over and jumping off the horse.

The young man was thirteen or fourteen years old, handsome in appearance, expensive in clothing, and vigorous in his walks, with extraordinary momentum.There are many people behind him, like the stars holding the moon, with a very respectful attitude.

This young man was Yelu Jun, the crown prince of the Liao Kingdom. Compared to two years ago in Liaodong, he had grown a lot taller, and his body and appearance had also undergone some changes.He looks more mighty and stronger, although he is still a little childish, he is much more mature and stable than before.

He has become more and more like a prince. Yelu Jun has always had a good reputation in the Liao Kingdom. Every time Yelu Hongji goes out, he always takes him with him.

Today was the first time he led a hunting team by himself. He had just returned to the camp. His parents and ministers were waiting at the gate of the camp, looking forward to his return.

"Father, mother, I'm back!" Yelu Jun was in high spirits, after a day of hunting, he didn't feel tired at all, and seemed to be full of vitality.

"My son, how is the harvest?" Yelu Hongji looked at his son with a smile and asked in a deep voice.

"Father, please take a look..." Yelu Jun pointed behind him with a smug smile.I saw many Liao soldiers coming forward, and the prey was carried up one by one.Deer, deer, rabbits, and birds are all ordinary, and the most eye-catching one is undoubtedly a big black bear.

A man stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Crown Prince hunted today and harvested a lot, please inspect it!" The person who spoke was Yelu Yixin, the first favorite minister of the Lord Liao, and he followed Yelu Jun to hunt together just now.

"Not bad, not bad!" Yelu Hongji was quite satisfied with such a result in the first hunt, and said with a smile, "The wine and meat are ready, let's celebrate!"

A large group of Khitan people shouted immediately, and Yelu Jun was welcomed into the big tent like a dazzling star.

"Your Majesty, the crown prince is brave, well commanded in hunting, and skillful in military tactics. In the future, he will surely lead our Daliao iron cavalry to conquer the Southern Dynasty!" The generals and officials of the Liao Kingdom must flatter the crown prince and flatter him constantly. Someone said abruptly Such a sentence came out.Perhaps in the subconscious mind of the Khitan people, the biggest dream is to lead troops south and invade the Song Dynasty.

"That is to say, but the Southern Dynasty is not easy to fight. When Emperor Shengzong and Empress Dowager Chengtian marched into Chanzhou, they still failed in the end."

"Hey, at this time and at that time, I don't say that my Daliao soldiers are strong and strong. The key is that the people of the Song Dynasty are getting weaker and weaker!"

"That's right!" Yelu Yixin said with a smile: "It is reported that the Song Dynasty and Xixia just clashed in the northwest. The Xixia captured the Song Dynasty's Dashun City, and Qingzhou was defeated. It seems that the Song Dynasty and some generals died. "

"What's the matter? Liang Yibu's brother and sister are restless again?" Yelu Hongji asked in a deep voice. Before, he wholeheartedly devoted himself to Liao, and not long ago he accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty, and now he has turned against the Song Dynasty.What do the Xixia people want to do?This face change is faster than the sky!

Yelu Yixin smiled and said: "Perhaps it is true. There is news from Princess Ling Jiemo that Liang Yibuan went to Qingtang City in person. He sent Li Bingchang's younger sister. It is said that he intends to marry the Tubo people."

Although the Liao Kingdom and Tubo do not directly border each other, the Liao Kingdom has been concentrating on managing its relationship with the Tubo people.After all, Hehuang Tubo can threaten Xixia and Song Dynasty at the same time.It's good to befriend him.

It was originally a celebration, but the topic involuntarily became a national event.Yelujun didn't have any doubts or objections to this, but listened with gusto.

His current sense of identity and responsibility has become stronger and stronger. As the prince of the Liao Kingdom, he will lead the most powerful country in the east of the mainland in the future.So, from now on, he will learn these things very seriously, and it seems that he has learned them well.

Yelujun said in a deep voice: "Xi Xia wants to marry Tubo, the Song Dynasty must not agree to it!"

"That's for sure. I heard that the Song Dynasty also sent an envoy to Hehuang!" Yelu Yixin said thoughtfully, "By the way, it was Lin Zhao from Daliao the year before last. The Song Dynasty emperor sent this person to Tubo as an envoy." .”

When this name is mentioned, everyone has an impression.Back then, Lin Zhao performed brilliantly in Liaodong, and Lin Zhao still made a great contribution to the quick quelling of Xiao Hu's rebellion.What's more, they saved the queen and princess in the end, so they are still the benefactors of the Liao Kingdom.

"It's him?" Yelujun remembered that in order to express his gratitude, he even gave him a white horse.He was very impressed with Lin Zhao.

While everyone was discussing, they didn't notice that there were two people who were surprised when they heard the name "Lin Zhao", and their expressions changed a lot!
One is the little princess Yerutri. Two years later, she has grown from a little girl to a big girl, but she is still a little girl.

However, the girls on the prairie seem to be more precocious, with watery eyes, and they are very excited after hearing this name.He was the one who saved himself two years ago, and the crappy calligraphy, but the elegant sentences made this little girl particularly fancy...

There is another person with even hotter eyes, and that is Empress Xiao Guanyin.

Hearing Lin Zhao's name, Xiao Guanyin almost reflexively looked around.It was not until soon that I learned that he had gone to Hehuang and sent an envoy to Tubo.

But this name has been echoing in my ears, lingering in my heart, and it is difficult to calm down for a long time.

A dusty memory, or an unforgettable beautiful memory, came to mind.

On that wonderful night by the Liaohe River, by the bonfire, in order to save him, he condescended, and licked his back with his tongue to heal his wounds.I don't want him to take advantage of others in a daze, and then put himself...

But at the time, Xiao Guanyin didn't blame him.It's not for the sake of face, but there is a kind of satisfaction in the vagueness, a kind of satisfaction from the heart.

The husband only knows how to hunt all day long, he doesn't care about her, and he doesn't understand the rich feelings in his heart.A talented girl with a temperament is not understood, she is very lonely.

At this time, Lin Zhao was able to understand her, and gave her enlightenment and warmth.This made Xiao Guanyin enjoy it very much. As for the inadvertent misunderstanding, the moment of Chunxiao unintentionally brought her real happiness.

It was a beautiful misunderstanding that could never be said.Even on weekdays, Xiao Guanyin tried her best to keep it out of her life.

This is a secret, an important secret, which must not be revealed.

It is related to the life and death comfort of oneself and the tribe, so one must be cautious.Normally, she didn't even dare to think about it. After all, there was a ten-year age difference between them. This inexplicable relationship was a bit shocking, even contrary to ethics, so Xiao Guanyin didn't dare to think about it.

But when Lin Zhao's name was mentioned, the uncontrollable excitement would flood into my heart, and the memories came like a tide, which could not be calmed down for a long time.

Fortunately, today's focus is on Yelujun, and no one thought that the queen would have an affair, so no one paid attention to Xiao Guanyin at all, and didn't think about it!

The discussion between the monarchs and ministers of the Liao Kingdom continued, Yelu Yixin said: "Maybe this is an opportunity, and we can make some proper preparations for going south!"

But Yelujun said disapprovingly: "There are frequent conflicts between Xixia and Song Dynasty, this is not surprising, it is very common! If a large-scale war breaks out, it may be an opportunity for us, but now, I think we should wait and see! "

Although he was only 14 years old, Yelujun spoke in a clear and clear manner, quite like a prince, and many ministers nodded repeatedly.

Yelujun continued: "What's more, it's autumn now, the weather is clear, and it's going to be winter in a few days, and the weather is extremely cold. Whether it's Song people or Xixia people, who can survive?"

Everyone looked at him approvingly, the prince's analysis seemed to be in place.It's just that I don't know if it's my own opinion or what others have said.

Yelv Yixin suddenly felt a little dull.He was originally the number one favorite in the Liao Kingdom, and he had the final say on many things.It's a pity that as the prince Yelujun grows up, he is already threatened.

Especially in the recent period, Yelujun patrolled around and made trouble for him.This kind of public refutation of face is not uncommon...

Yelv Yixin slowly began to feel dissatisfied!
But Yelujun's youthful disposition was full of interest, and he didn't pay attention to many things.Xiao Guanyin seemed to be paying attention. When he was parting, Lin Zhao seemed to have told him to be careful of Yi Xin.But after all, it has been two years, and Xiao Guanyin has already forgotten this matter...

"Yes, so don't be in a hurry, let's wait and see how the Song Dynasty and Xixia will face each other!" Yelu Hongji said: "After all, the two countries have an alliance, so don't use force lightly..."

"Yes!" Yelu Hongji's words were more effective, and there was no objection in the big tent.

It was at this time, in Hehuang Tubo Qingtang City, Lin Zhao led the Song Dynasty mission, just left the city, headed east, and set foot on the way home...

(End of this chapter)