Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

In the late autumn of the third year of Xuanren, the temperature in the north was very low, and all the leaves in the broad-leaved forest fell. The weather is getting colder and colder, reminding Guo Shao of the icy and snowy land when he set off, and it was almost a year in the blink of an eye.

At this time, Yang Ye occupied Yunzhou, Gao Yanchou occupied Wuzhou, Liu Renzhan occupied Pingzhou, and the land of Youyun was determined; Guo Shao also heard that Xiao Siwen had brought Yeluxian into Shangjing. Hundreds of thousands of Zhou's army gathered in the north, and it cost a lot of money without fighting. Guo Shao had the idea of ​​being a teacher.

The eunuch Wang Zhong entered, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Zuo Fuzheng is asking for an audience. He seems to have met a Khitan envoy, and he reckoned that he came here to talk about it."

Guo Shao said: "Tell him to come in."

Wang Zhong took two steps back, hesitated to speak, and finally bent down and said in a low voice: "Your servant... I really didn't know that Mrs. Bai was Mrs. Lu's mother before. You should die..."

"I'm not being rude." Guo Shao said calmly.

Not long after, Zuo You, who was wearing a red round-neck robe, entered the room, holding up an open envelope with both hands: "The letter sent by Prime Minister Xiao Siwen of the Liao Dynasty to His Majesty. Please have a look at it."

The minister had obviously read this letter, and it was something the emperor allowed.

Zuo You first pulled out the letter from inside and unfolded it before handing it to Guo Shao. Guo Shao saw that it was not a national document, but he only mentioned a personal matter, saying that his daughter was not taken away in Youzhou, and he respectfully asked the emperor of Zhou if he had seen it. Said that his daughter was young and ignorant, and hoped that the Emperor Zhou would be tolerant.

"Xiao Siwen is on the rise, he has become the prime minister, and the prime minister of the Liao Kingdom has great power." Guo Shao said casually, "This guy is a Khitan, and his calligraphy looks quite decent..."

Zuo You doesn't comment on calligraphy, because Guo Shao's handwriting is not very good, and the best advantage is that it is easy to recognize.

Zuo You said: "Xiao Siwen may regard his daughter as the apple of his eye, but compared with the Liao government and the lives of the Xiao family, it is not so important. Now Xiao Siwen is thinking of sending someone to mention his daughter, and he can leave the Liao border smoothly. I think Xiao Siwen has already controlled the situation in Shangjing."

Guo Shao nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Zuo You's statement.

He reaffirmed that since Xiao Siwen suffered a big loss in Zhuozhou, he really underestimated this person. Xiao Siwen's military tactics are not very clever, but his other abilities seem to be not small!

A short letter, just a few words, but Zuo You also made a lot of inferences based on this. He continued: "Zhou and Liao are old enemies. There are no casualties in the wars. Bloody feud is not an exaggeration. Liao has just lost a large piece of land in Youyun. At this time, Xiao Siwen's words in the letter are quite kind.

The minister thought that Xiao Siwen was a person who knew the current affairs and did not act impulsively. He believed that it was not appropriate for the Liao Kingdom to start another war at this time, and he intended to ease the relationship with Dazhou. "

Guo Shaodao: "The country puts real interests first, which is different from personal enmity." He smiled slightly, "However, there is always a difference between honor, disgrace and dignity. If we negotiate peace with the Liao Kingdom now, it will be much more attractive than when they used troops to go south to seek peace."

"Your Majesty is wise." Zuo You bowed.

Guo Shao pondered for a moment, and cleared his thoughts: No matter the Zhou Dynasty or the Liao Kingdom, the primary purpose of war is not to destroy the other party and kill them all, but to survive and strengthen themselves, and weaken threats. Now the Liao Kingdom is not willing to go all the way to the black fight and die together, and Guo Shao is not willing either...

First of all, the Liao Kingdom has roughly stabilized its position. If a powerful foreign enemy threatens its homeland at this time, people will live together in groups. Maybe the external force will promote the reintegration of the Liao Kingdom.

Secondly, the Great Zhou was only initially unified, with limited national power, and the Northern Expedition to Youyun had already cost a lot. If we continue to mobilize the army to go deep into the enemy's territory, will the national power and finances still be able to afford it?

Of course, the most important thing is that even with the defeat in Youzhou and internal turmoil, the strengths of the east and west are still very strong. Zhou Jun rode out of the country to fight, and it was hard to say whether he would win or not. Anyway, the risk was very high. In case of inattention and a big defeat, the strength will be greatly damaged, and the loss outweighs the gain.

Guo Shao reckons that few people are really willing to rush out of Yanshan to launch an offensive.

He immediately said: "The intention of Zuo Fuzheng is to calm down the Gange Banshi and return to the court?"

Zuo You hurriedly bowed and said: "The words of the minister's family, the important matter still needs to be decided by Your Majesty."

"Then let's prepare for the class teacher." Guo Shao slapped the armrest of the chair, saying it lightly. That posture and tone, as if someone said it made sense, and he did it as soon as he slapped his head.

Zuo You bowed his hands.

Guo Shao said again: "Zuo Fuzheng wait a moment, since you have met the Khitan messenger, arrange to send my reply letter to Xiao Siwen later."

"Here." Zuo You made a look of waiting patiently.

Unexpectedly, Guo Shao picked up the pen on the inkstone on the coffee table and wrote a sentence on the paper: I will raise your daughter, so don't worry about it.

Zuo You hurriedly picked up the wet paper carefully, as if he was holding a valuable and fragile object, and he thanked him and took his leave.

Guo Shao sat on the chair for a while, remembering that he wanted to do a lot of things in the past, but he was put off because he put Youyun Sixteen States first. Now that my wish has come true, I feel that everything is complicated, and I don't know what to do for a while.

However, he soon realized that he was still young, had a lot of time, was rich in the world, had great prestige and power, and could take a break. Immediately, I feel at ease, and feel calm and at ease in everything I do. It's time to let go of my courage and do what I once wanted|to do!

The assassination of Yelujing, the lord of the Liao Kingdom, really shocked Guo Shao, who was also the emperor, at first. But soon he relaxed a little, Yelvjing's situation was much worse than his own now. Guo Shao has such a high prestige and power now, it is difficult for anyone to have the courage and strength to threaten him. What's more, Guo Shao feels that he is not violent to the people around him, even to the humble servants. Except for his sworn enemies who used to fight for power, almost no one hates him.

...Although Ye Luxian was only thirteen or fourteen years old when he came to Beijing in the Liao Kingdom, he had just taken the Khan position not long ago, and his behavior was already very proper. In private, some nobles said that after all, their parents are emperors and empresses, and they are indeed extraordinary people.

The slightly obsolete main hall of the Daliao Palace City overlooks the grassland on a top hill. Because the power of the Daliao Dynasty swept across the grassland, this hill also has a mysterious reputation. Inside the palace, there was a faint, as if the bloody smell of the former emperor Yelujing hadn't completely faded away. I don't know how many people died in this place, maybe the crevices of the stones are full of bloodstains that can't be washed clean.

The weather in Shangjing was even colder, and before winter entered, the palace had to light up fires to keep warm. In the light of the fire, the monarch and ministers of the Liao Kingdom discussed for a whole day about the future of the tribe.

After discussing the matter, Da Khan summoned Xiao Siwen to face the saint alone. Xiao Siwen's holy family was very prosperous, and he often met and talked with Da Khan. Whenever Ye Luxian had something to do, he had to ask Xiao Siwen first, and then make a decision.

Xiao Siwen took out a piece of paper with only one line: "Yanyan is in Guo Tiejiang's hands, and he replied. This letter may have been written by Guo Tiejiang himself."

Ye Luxian looked at it for a while, at first he felt that Guo Tiejiang, the dignified ruler of the state of Zhou, could not write very well, but when he thought that Guo Tiejiang was from a lowly lowly martial artist, it would be good if he knew how to write.

The expression on Ye Luxian's face was very complicated. This Guo blacksmith's words are not very hostile, and seem to have a hint of ridicule... But there is always a sense of humiliation.

Xiao Siwen said: "Yanyan is just a little lady, so Blacksmith Guo shouldn't do anything to her."

Ye Luxian said in a deep voice: "He will make Yanyan... make Yanyan..." A sickly red color has already appeared on his face.

Xiao Siwen pretended not to understand.

Yeluxian said: "Ben Khan is now the emperor of Daliao, but he can't keep Yanyan."

Xiao Siwen sighed: "It is her blessing that Da Khan has such affection for Yanyan." Xiao Siwen said again with a loyal look, "For the time being, Da Khan doesn't have to worry about Yanyan. Now that Daliao has lost Youyun, the situation is still in danger. Da Khan should put state affairs first."

"It's all those wolfish and ambitious people who killed my father and queen and seized my family's throne, defeating Daliao so terribly!" Yeluxian showed resentment on his face, turned his head and said with relief, "But now that Duke Xiao and Marshal Yelu Xiezhen are taking care of their duties, Daliao will definitely regain its strength."

Xiao Siwen was very useful after hearing it, "The Xiao family has always been loyal to Daliao, and when a virtuous king is in power, the ministers will not dare to slack off."

Ye Luxian said: "The blacksmith Guo occupied our land and took away my swallows, and one day he will be ashamed!"

Xiao Siwen pondered and said: "I think that you should not act rashly. Daliao should sit and watch the changes for the time being. It is best to wait for Guo Tiejiang to die."

"Tiejiang Guo is so afraid of Duke Xiao?" Ye Luxian said.

Xiao Siwen was noncommittal, You Yun's vast land had just been taken away by others with force, and there was no need to explain the others, and he was willing to admit defeat.

He said kindly again: "Yanyan is just a daughter of the Xiao family. Although she is not a nobleman, it doesn't matter to Guo Tiejiang. If the sweat is concerned about Yanyan, how about allowing me to find a way to redeem some cattle and sheep?"

Ye Luxian frowned and said: "Zhou Guo and Daliao have been fighting for many years, Guo Tiejiang is willing to negotiate this matter?"

Xiao Siwen said: "As long as a person wins, he will be generous. What's more, if you look at Guo Blacksmith's actions, as long as you give enough benefits, he is most likely willing to exchange. However, if Yanyan is captured and returned, I am afraid that he will not be blessed to marry Da Khan. Da Khan should choose another noble lady..."

Ye Luxian immediately said: "As long as she can come back, Ben Khan will never dislike her."

Xiao Siwen let out a long sigh.

Ye Luxian became the emperor of Daliao overnight, and he knew that there would be no shortage of beauties to accompany him in the future, but he always felt that Yanyan was the closest. Yanyan's pure and unintentional laughter is still in my ears, "Don't be afraid, Brother Xian, although I bully you, but if others want to bully you, I will always protect you."

"Alas!" On Ye Luxian's young and childish face, there was a sadness that didn't match his age.

He was moved for a moment, and said: "Redeem Yanyan at any cost! As long as she comes back, Ben Khan will immediately marry her as queen!"

Xiao Siwen's eyes lit up, and he immediately said: "I will do my best."

He may have already understood that it is impossible for any other woman to get the favor that Xiao Chuo can get. \u003c