Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

"How can Blacksmith Guo be the emperor?!" In the mansion in Youzhou City, a big man cursed angrily. ,

He is Xiao Siwen, the great king of the South Academy of Liao Kingdom, a middle-aged man who often thinks that he is the most beautiful man in Liao Kingdom, but now he doesn't care about his appearance anymore. He threw his hat aside, revealing a bald head with two locks of hair in pigtails on either side, and a pair of round earrings in his ears.

"I'm so mad!" Xiao Siwen sat down on the chair covered with tiger skin, "Dirty guy, a butcher with blood on his hands!"

The woman next to her, who also had her head shaved, turned pale when she heard that, and almost cried. Because she is also a "Han'er", Xiao Siwen has been caught as a concubine for many years, and she can understand the Khitan people.

When Xiao Siwen saw it, he immediately understood, and immediately changed his words: "I'm talking about Guo Tiejiang and his bandits, not you. Han'er are not all the same. People like Guo Tiejiang, I will kill one when I see them! These people are the mortal enemies of our Daliao people. He slaughtered our Khitan people, causing many mothers to lose their sons, their wives to lose their husbands, and their children to lose their fathers... But, in the land of dark clouds, this king has always advocated good treatment. Our Khitan people are as broad-minded as the grasslands." I am rich, and I can accept those men who surrender to us and serve us. How do you think I treat you?"

"Husband treats me very well." Bai responded helplessly in Khitan, "but other people in the house have never accepted me, and they all regard me as inferior."

Xiao Siwen said a few words of comfort immediately.

Bai Shi said that Xiao Siwen was kind to her, but it was not all a lie. Compared with other Khitan people, Xiao Siwen's attitude towards Han people in Youzhou was considered good... Bai Shi did not dare to disobey him, if Xiao Siwen didn't want her, her end would be even more miserable, and she would be sent to those worse Khitan people to live like a slave.

But there is a limit to being nice to her, otherwise she wouldn't have been robbed back then. Back then, she lived a good family life, had a husband who really regarded her as his own, and gave birth to a well-behaved daughter; when the Khitan people came, Xiao Siwen snatched her away when he saw Bai's good looks. Now that she has nothing left, she can't think of anything better than before; no matter how big Xiao Siwen's official position is, it has nothing to do with her as a Han.

But here she cannot speak well of the Han people, otherwise she would not be accepted. As Xiao Siwen often said, "The treatment of hunting dogs and meat dogs is different."

At first she thought about fleeing to Zhuozhou to find her husband and daughter, but during the Northern Expedition of the Zhou army, after the Zhou army withdrew, the Liao army slaughtered Zhuozhou city. Now that Bai's family members are dead and whereabouts are unknown, even if she can escape, she has nowhere to go. So Xiao Siwen said how many people lost their sons and husbands, and she didn't think the Liao army was innocent, and the people of Zhuozhou were massacred|killed if they were unarmed.

She has little affection for the Khitan people in the Xiao residence, except for Xiao Siwen's youngest daughter... that young lady is pretty and often reminds Bai Shi of her own daughter, so she treats her well. A child has no prejudices, and she clings to whoever treats her well, which is quite painful.

At this time, Xiao Siwen said again: "If I, Daliao, are a bit ambitious now, why am I so powerless? Fortunately, I have written repeatedly, and Da Khan finally sent someone to the Northern Han Dynasty to convey the holy will."

...

"The Khan of Daliao has issued an order to the Lord of the Northern Han Dynasty. As long as Lord Li raises his flag to raise troops, the Lord of the Northern Han Dynasty will lead his army south to reinforce Lord Li." Han Chongyun clasped his fists and said calmly in the secret room in Luzhou, east of the river.

Han Chongyun was Zhao Kuangyin's general, one of several brothers who fled from Tokyo to the Northern Han Dynasty together.

The indoor light was dim, and even though it was already spring, the temperature in Hedong often dropped. The doors and windows of the house were tightly covered, and there was a fire in the center of the house to boil water for warmth. The slender man sitting on it is Li Yun.

Li Yun didn't answer, Han Chongyun said again: "I'm not lying, the envoys of the Lord of the Northern Han Dynasty will arrive in two days. The Lord of the Northern Han Dynasty has not been aggressive in recent years, but he has to listen to the Khitan people; the Lord of the Northern Han Dynasty has no aggressiveness, which is considered a bad thing, so no one will compete with Duke Li?

The Taizu of the Zhou Dynasty seized the country from the ancestors of the Liu family, so the two countries were feuds. Duke Li will rule the Central Plains in the future and become the lord of the Central Plains, which is also a good thing for the Northern Han Kingdom..."

Li Yun snorted and said, "I'm not from the Lord of the Northern Han Dynasty. The Taizu of the Great Zhou Dynasty was kind to me, and I protect the great Zhou country."

Han Chongyun hurriedly said: "Yes, that's the reason. But now Guo Shao is going to usurp the throne, to take over the land of Zhou Taizu's descendants, Li Gong should stand up and speak for the Great Zhou royal family because of his feelings."

Li Yun pondered endlessly. He is not indifferent, but he is somewhat self-aware. The Zhaoyi Army in his hands has been fighting against the Northern Han Dynasty all year round, and those who have fought in blood and fire are considered elite; but the number of people is slightly smaller, and the territory is also smaller. Li Yun is still very afraid of the fighting power of the imperial army.

Han Zhongyun persuaded: "I know Li Gong is a person of great righteousness and kindness. The chance of the late emperor's death was good last time. You took into account the righteousness and loyalty of the emperor and ministers. But this time is different, Guo Shao is going to usurp the throne! Li Gongyi is justified in his righteousness and loyalty to the emperor to protect the country..." Han Chongyun said in a deep voice, "If this opportunity is missed this time, Li Gong will have no place in the future. If Guo Shao is in a stable position, can he let you go?"

"As a minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty, I am really ashamed of the Taizu by sitting idly by." Li Yun said seriously. Everyone talked about righteousness, but what Li Yun cared about most in his heart was the strength of the imperial army.

In fact, it is also difficult for him to understand: just for what righteousness, he dares to sacrifice his life and family, and the whole family?

Han Chongyun said: "Mr. Li has to understand what happened last time (the rebellion of the two Lis). The Fu family rushed to send people to marry Li Gong. I mean, after the rebellion was suppressed, the Fu family mentioned it again now? They talk empty words, have no faith in their words, and have no sincerity at all. They never thought of marrying the Li family..."

This Li Yun had known for a long time that it was one thing to be married or not to be married. What the Fu family said at the time was just to express the court's attitude at that time.

Han Chongyun said: "Since the Fu family never wanted to get married, why bother? Because the Guo family and the Fu family don't trust Li Gong at all, and they are afraid of Li Gong's rebellion. They are just delaying the attack. Li Gong will be the one they deal with sooner or later. According to Brother Zhao (Zhao Kuangyin), Guo Shaoteng will first try to seize Li Gong's military power, and then arrest and kill him. Guo Shao will not pay any price for such a method. But Li Gong is aggrieved."

Li Yun moved her buttocks, feeling uncomfortable no matter how she sat.

He talked to Zhao Kuangyin's people here without evidence, and he was not afraid of being caught. Immediately said: "If Guo Shao really seeks to usurp the throne, I will naturally give my allegiance to Da Zhou!"

Anyway, he would not refuse Beihan's overtures. If it was time to raise troops, the Northern Han Dynasty would indeed be a strong supporter. The Northern Han army is not the same as Er Li's rebel army back then. Li Yun fought with them for many years, and he knew the combat power of the Northern Han army well;

Han Chongyun clapped his hands: "It's not if, of course Guo Shao is going to rebel! This time he is a teacher from the Southern Tang Dynasty, and he will work in Songzhou! Mr. Li has to start preparing early."

...

In the Jinyang Mansion (Taiyuan) of the Northern Han Dynasty, Li Jixun asked Zhao Kuangyin: "Will Li Jun rebel?"

Zhao Kuangyin frowned and said, "It's hard to say. Guo Shao's reputation and prestige is very high, and he has a group of people following him. It is reasonable for the local Jiezhen to dare not act rashly. But Li Yun is arrogant and conceited. I think he might dare to do it."

He looked around again, and said with a sneer: "Guo Shao hates me very much now, and actually offered a reward to separate our brothers. It seems that he touched their pain point... I really didn't expect that not long after the late emperor passed away, the Fu family really had an affair with Guo Shao." He shook his head, "I only sigh that the late emperor misjudged the person. Such a woman who can remarry really can't be trusted."

Li Jixun patted his chest and said: "He just wants to separate our brothers with a little petty profit, he really looks down on us."

Shi Shouxin also expressed his opinion: "If we want to betray our brothers, are we still human?"

Zhao Kuangyin said: "This is a conspiracy with vicious intentions, and the brothers will not be able to please them when they go back. Guo Shao is a ruthless thief who pretends to be righteous. If he can let you go, how can the dozens of generals who were slaughtered in Tokyo not be let go? If the brothers go back, Guo Shao will not be afraid. Not only will he not be able to save his life, but even your family members will be slaughtered and wiped out."

He continued: "We are just scolding a few words. If Guo Shao will kill and retaliate, he will do it if you don't scold him. Now we are brothers outside with one heart and one mind, which can make Guo Shao a little afraid."

Li Jixun echoed: "Yes, the (later) Emperor of the Han Dynasty learned a lesson. If he didn't kill the whole family of Great Zhou Taizu, how could Taizu go back to Tokyo regardless of everything?"

Shi Shoudao: "But we don't have soldiers, and we don't have the strength to fight back...Send assassins?"

Zhao Kuangyin shook his head and said, "It's not easy to succeed, and it's also hard to find a dead man. The method is also a bit tricky. Once you miss, you will lose your morality first."

Li Jixun said: "However, it's not too difficult to send someone back to find one or two craftsmen who can make new armor."

Zhao Kuangyin was silent after hearing this, but he didn't refuse. He didn't really want to do that in his heart. It's easy to say that the art of armor-making was only given to the Northern Han Dynasty, but it was very likely to flow into the Liao Kingdom. But up to now, under the fence of others, Zhao Kuangyin didn't want to insist any more because he was asked repeatedly by the Lord of the Northern Han Dynasty; the matter was expedient, and it was enough that he didn't join the Liao army to attack and kill the Central Plains, and he really couldn't take care of other things.

"Songzhou, Songzhou..." Zhao Kuangyin stood up and paced back and forth, his face very ugly, "Why didn't I realize that Guo Shao is capable of great things?"

Several people agreed one after another. Guo Shao really didn't see any advantage when they were already flourishing. Zhao Kuangyin turned around and said, "Fu Shi, she is the key. This guy Guo Shao relies on the face of a woman!"