King of Song

Chapter 612 Fighting for power

The Xixia people think that there is no more peace, but the Khitan people think it is a godsend.

In Shangjing City, Liao Lord Yelu Hongji was also very surprised, and asked in astonishment: "Is the young man who went to our country as an envoy back then the son of Song Renzong?"

"That's right!" Yelu Yixin replied: "The spies from Bianjing sent back urgent news that they have already recognized their ancestors in the Taimiao."

"Hehe, that's how it is!"

There was a faint smile on the corner of Yelu Hongji's mouth. When Song Renzong was in power, the relationship with the Liao Kingdom was relatively relaxed.So much so that after his death, there were still people in the Liao Kingdom who were sad, lamenting that they hadn't heard the sound of war for decades.

It is precisely because of this that he, the emperor, can be comfortable and comfortable, so he still has a good impression of Song Renzong.The same is true with his son, not to mention that this person is also the savior of his wife and daughter.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Zhao Zhao is at odds with the current emperor of the Song Dynasty, and there is a tendency for the two tigers to fight each other. This is a god-sent opportunity, and it is a good opportunity for me in Daliao to reap the benefits of the fisherman." Yelu Yixin was greatly moved , For many years, the idea of ​​​​invading the South in his heart has never given up.

"It's a good opportunity, but not now!"

The one who spoke was Yelu Jun, the crown prince of the Liao Kingdom, a young man, handsome, handsome, imposing, with the appearance of a gentleman.

Hearing Zhao Zhao's identity, Yelujun was also very surprised. He didn't expect Lin Zhao to be the prince of the Great Song Dynasty, or the uncle of the Song Emperor.

Hey, interesting!In the past several confrontations with Zhao Zhao, they all ended in failure, which made him feel aggrieved.After all, it would be too embarrassing for a dignified prince of a country to lose to an ordinary courtier of an enemy country.

But now it seems that their identities seem to be equal, and Yelujun feels a little more like a rival in chess.The duel between the prince of Liao and the uncle of the Song Dynasty is interesting.

Yelu Jun said in a loud voice: "Now the battle between royal uncles and nephews in the Song Dynasty has just begun to emerge. It is not a good time to intervene. It is better to wait for them to fight and make plans when the battle is inextricable. Even so, the method and timing of intervention are very important. If there is a little carelessness, it will make the people of the Song Dynasty negotiate peace, put aside the past, and unanimously speak out, and that will be thankless."

It is not so simple to reap the benefits of being a fisherman. The Song Dynasty was turbulent, but how was the Liao Kingdom stable?More than anyone else, Yelujun wanted iron cavalry to go south, invade the Song Dynasty, and drink horses to the Yellow River, but he clearly saw this fact.

The internal turmoil a few years ago had just subsided, and before they could breathe a sigh of relief, the Jurchens in the white mountains and black waters began to move around, and Koryo was also very restless, and they had an ambiguous attitude towards Song Dynasty.

So much so that their Liaoyang mansion in Tokyo was a little shaken. You must know that Liaodong is the ancestral home of the Khitan people, so naturally they pay special attention to it.For this reason, Liao Lord Yelu Hongji specially sent Yelu Jun to investigate, and the results have just been obtained.

"Jun'er, will the Liaodong matter come to fruition?" Yelu Hongji asked softly, he was playful by nature, and most of the government affairs were left to his ministers to handle.Yelu Chongyuan and Xiao Hu gradually paid more attention to it after seeing the chaos, but the problem of entrusting the courtiers to solve it on their behalf is still there. The person who trusted most before was Yelu Yixin.

Now that his son Yelujun is growing up, Empress Xiao Guanyin has persuaded him many times that the prince should have more experience.Therefore, Yelu Hongji immediately sent his son to investigate the turmoil in Liaodong Jurchens.

"There are some clues!" Yelujun reported: "After investigation, I found that the Jurchen and Goryeo established a trade route with the Song Dynasty through the sea. The Jurchens sold their animal skins, Dongzhu, ginseng and other special products to the Song Dynasty. Then change back to ironware, armor, daily necessities, medicinal materials, etc...

However, it has only been a year, and the scale is already very large, and now some Jurchen tribes have fully equipped cavalry, equipped with iron swords..."

"So serious?" Yelu Hongji didn't expect that the Jurchen, who had been scorned all this time, would suddenly change from shot to shot.

"I think it's just that the equipment is slightly better. The Jurchen tribe's population is not large, and they are fighting each other endlessly, so it won't be a big climate." Yelv Yixin didn't think so.

"Uncle Wang's words are wrong!"

Yelujun shook his head and said: "With the increase of business exchanges, the life of the Jurchens has become more and more prosperous, and their strength has also begun to grow. Will they still be content with the status quo and surrender to my Daliao? In the past, the Jurchens collected pearls and dug ginseng. The first thing they want to do when they catch Haidongqing is to offer it to me in Daliao. What about now? They will first think that selling it to the Song Dynasty can be exchanged for money and things they think of for life enjoyment.”

Yelu Yixin said coldly: "How dare they? Every year, the tribute to Daliao must not be missed, otherwise they will look good!"

"What Uncle Wang said is, in fact, this is where the contradiction lies, and it is also the most dangerous place." Yelujun said, "Perhaps as soon as my Daliao army arrives, the Jurchens will obediently deliver the tribute, but they are willing Is it? In the past, paying tribute was nothing, they would think it was justified, but now they will feel that they have lost their property, and they will feel that our Daliao oppressed them, and they will resist..."

Yelu Yixin moved his mouth, and just as he was about to say something, Yelujun said first: "Maybe Uncle Wang will say that the Jurchens are not successful, as long as our Khitan army goes there, they will definitely be wiped out. This is the case at present, but in the long run? ?Once a nation has a sense of resistance and its strength is still growing, it will be very scary. One day, it will become my confidant of Daliao."

"His Royal Highness, Wei Wei, is a little alarmist?" Yelu Yixin was very unwilling, no matter what he thought in his heart, he would never give up.

Yelu Hongji also asked in doubt: "Jun'er, is the situation really so serious?"

"Maybe it's alarmist, but we still have to take precautions before it happens!" Yelujun said: "The Khitan people back then were not just a few small tribes, but they were able to grow and become the masters of the grassland. Today's Jurchen is different from the old Khitan How similar? If you are not careful now, it will be a catastrophe in the future... The Xiongnu, Xianbei, and Turks all once dominated the grasslands, but in the end... Daliao cannot follow in their footsteps."

His words made sense, and Yelu Hongji's expression gradually turned serious, realizing the seriousness of the matter.Yelu Yixin, the shrewd King of Zhao, also knew it well, and said: "We have to be cautious, but we don't have to take the Jurchens too seriously. Your Highness is a little too sensitive."

Yelu Jun's expression moved slightly, except for his father, Yelu Yixin was the only one in the Liao Kingdom who dared to say that about him.In the past, he guided his own government affairs as Uncle Wang, so it was right to be stricter.But now that he is an adult, he still has the same attitude.

Even if you don't care about the face of young people, you should also care about the differences between monarchs and ministers, right?Yelujun couldn't help thinking of his mother Xiao Guanyin's repeated reminders, it seems that Yelu Yixin must be careful!

"This time we have to be careful!" Yelujun said: "Father, the Jurchens are clumsy. How can they have the ability to establish a business and develop so quickly? After investigation, I found that when the business boomed, it was roughly the same as that of the Song people. The time of the envoy to Goryeo coincides. It can be seen that behind this incident, there are people from the Song Dynasty!
It shows that this is a trick of the Song Dynasty people. If they are allowed to continue like this, the situation will become more and more out of hand.Unknown to Father and Uncle Wang, the trade routes now extend from Koryo to the north through Jurchen to the various ministries of Shiwei, and to the south to the people of Xi and Bohai. If things go on like this, the entire Liaodong will be ready to move and become a serious disaster.Therefore, it must be treated with caution and killed in the bud to ensure safety. "

"Jun'er is right. The Jurchens should not be ignored. They should be dealt with earlier!" After hearing what his son said, Yelu Hongji also realized the seriousness of the matter, and said, "In this case, Jun'er has worked hard. Once, you are allowed to mobilize the Liaodong garrison, suppress the Jurchen ministries, cut off the trade routes, and warn Goryeo. You are right, Liaodong is the foundation of our Daliao, and I really dare not relax.”

"Yes, I will do my best to live up to my father's expectations." Yelujun accepted the order happily.

"Yixin, let's put aside the matter of attacking the Song Dynasty in the south and stabilize Liaodong. It won't be too late to mobilize troops after the backyard is stabilized." Yelu Hongji said: "Anyway, it's not a good time now, let their uncles and nephews make a fuss first. , When it’s time to fight, it’s a good time for our country to mobilize troops.”

When Yelu Hongji gave an order, it was tantamount to breaking Yelu Yixin's mind.

"Jun'er, you haven't returned for a long time, go and see your mother and sister, they miss you very much!"

"Yes, my son is leaving!"

Yelu Yixin looked at Yelu Jun's leaving back, feeling very uncomfortable.How did he not know the threat to the Liao Kingdom after the rise of Jurchen?It is also clear that strangling is the safest way right now.It would be fine if someone else did it, but he was born to be Yelujun.

In the past few years, Yelu Jun has grown up gradually, and his performance has become better and better.It can be seen from today's far-sighted judgments that Yelu Hongji liked his son more and more, and the courtiers also praised him more and more. Yelu Jun's crown prince status was more and more stable, and his strength was constantly increasing.

This time, Liaodong soldiers and horses can already be mobilized, and the real power is constantly expanding.If the Jurchens were successfully suppressed this time, it would be another great achievement. After achieving great military exploits, the prestige would further increase, and the position of crown prince would be firmly secured, and Yelu Jun's team would become more mature.

In this way, where is there room for oneself?Yelu Hongji no longer favored him as much as before, and his status continued to decline. Yelu Jun had surpassed himself and became the veritable number two figure in the Liao Kingdom.

Yelujun and Empress Xiao Guanyin have a very cold attitude towards him. In the future they will be in charge of the Liao Kingdom, where will they have a place to stand?

Power is magical. Yelv Yixin came from a humble background, so he has a special desire for power.Once you hold it, how can you let it go easily?He doesn't necessarily have the heart of disobedience, but he is unwilling to give up the rights in his hands, as well as his lofty status today.

When someone blocks his path to power, he will do everything possible to kick the stumbling block, even if this person is the Prince of Liao!
　Forgot to say that Zhenzong and Renzong's six toes are fabricated, and the article needs a genetic evidence of blood relationship, so don't take it seriously!There will be another chapter later!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)