Chapter 92 Return to Youzhou
Before the first month of the year was released, Zhao Yu returned to Youzhou with an edict from Emperor Tianzuo. Before leaving, Empress Dowager Xiao presided over and held a grand engagement ceremony for Zhao Yu and Xiao Yiyi.
In other words, from that moment on, Xiao Yiyi was already Zhao Yu's nominal wife. It was precisely because of this that Zhao Yu returned to Youzhou alone this time.
In ancient times, foreign officials always said that their families were kept in Beijing. When they were not given a title, Xiao Yiyi could not care about it, but now she must not take it seriously. Once she becomes a princess, she can no longer act willful.
Although Zhao Yu was a little reluctant, he had no choice. And even though he was laughing at him every day, who knew who was uncomfortable, it felt so uncomfortable.
In a sense, although Bianliang is depressed, it is not as dangerous as Shangjing, so it is better to leave early.
Just when Zhao Yu arrived in Youzhou, Wanyan Xiyin of Huining also received a secret report, and the content of the secret report was about the investigation results of Zhao Yu.
As a prince, he made friends with people from the Jiangnan region, stirred up the black and white trajectories of Jiangnan, and took down the Merqi tribe with lightning speed, recruited soldiers in Youzhou, and released slaves...
Looking at the thick stack of information in his hand, Wanyan Xiyin felt more and more that Agu's death was related to this kid. Who can do this prince so hard?
Before this, spies had already sent back news from Shangjing that Zhao Yu had offended the Liao Dynasty's son-in-law Xiao Xian, and Xiao Xian was joining forces with a group of people to frame Zhao Yu, and even sent fake news to Huining, portraying Zhao Yu as the murderer who was trying to assassinate Agu's beating.
After research, the senior Jurchen officials did not believe that a 15 or 16-year-old boy could do such a big deal, so the matter was put on hold until Wanyan Xiyin finished reading this secret report.
After pondering for a long time, Wanyan Xiyin ordered his men to serve him in the pen, and then he picked up his pen and wrote a letter to Emperor Tianzuo.
The general idea of the letter was that the Jurchens were about to hold a grand funeral for Aguda, and specially invited His Highness, King of Song, to attend the funeral on behalf of the Liao Kingdom.
The letter was written very politely, but there was threat between the lines. Wanyan Xiyin told Emperor Tianzuo in a vague way that now is the best time for our two countries to cultivate, so you'd better be obedient and get Zhao Yu over, otherwise don't blame us for fighting again.
After writing, he immediately ordered someone to send him to Shangjing in an expedited manner of 800 miles.
Huining is not ordinary far from Shangjing. The messenger is fast and can arrive in three or two days, but Zhao Yu is not so fast when he comes. Besides, the Liao Kingdom is afraid that he will have to discuss it. After all, Zhao Yu is not an ordinary official in Liao Kingdom, and he can't leave just by saying that he can leave.
It has been almost a month since Aguda and others were killed by the bombing. Although it was cold and cold, the funeral was finally held, so Zhao Yu had to arrive before the funeral.
Zhao Yu knew that he had been missed by the Jurchens, so he returned to the General Administration Office happily, greeted Yelu Min, Lin Chong and others. Before he could enter, he saw an old acquaintance waiting at the door.
After seeing Zhao Yu, he knelt down on the cold snow and choked and said, "Old miss, I will meet your highness..."
"Old Feng, why are you here?"
In a state of great joy, Zhao Yu flew off the horse and then pulled Feng Quan, who was faintly teardropped.
"Your Highness is getting stronger and stronger. The Empress must be very happy to know."
As he spoke, Feng Quan's tears flowed down again.
"This is not a place to talk, hurry up and talk."
Speaking of this, Zhao Yu turned around and asked Yelu Min and others to stay for a while to drink, and then pulled Feng Quan to walk towards the backyard.
When he arrived at the study, Zhao Yu couldn't wait to ask: "Is it okay for my mother?"
Other things are fake, only my mother is the one who makes Zhao Yu miss the most.
Feng Quan sighed slightly, then told Zhao Yu about Empress Zheng’s current situation, and finally took out the imperial edict in his arms.
Zhao Yu threw it aside without even looking at it, and everything on it was in his mind!
He helped Feng Quan sit down, and then said, "I want to take my mother out, do you have a way?"
Feng Quan was stunned, then smiled bitterly and shook his head and said, "Your Highness, this place is thousands of miles away from Bianliang. Not to mention whether you can pick up the Empress. Even this bitter and cold place, I am afraid that the Empress can't stand it!"
"Well, your highness won't look at the imperial edict given to you by His Majesty?"
It can be seen that Feng Quan still hopes that Zhao Yu can return to Bianliang.
Feng Quan's words reminded Zhao Yu, not because of the cold, but because Zhao Yu remembered that Empress Zheng was the one who accompanied Huizong until the end in history, which means that Empress Zheng had a deep relationship with Huizong.
Now I want to take my mother out wishfully, but I still don’t know if my mother wants to!
After pondering for a while, he said, "You should rest for a few days before going back. Go back and tell my father to treat my mother kindly, otherwise I will be the first to refuse him. As for the others, don't be foolish."
Seeing Zhao Yu's resolute statement, Feng Quan had to give up the idea of persuading him again. He saw that he grew up with this little prince, and he knew very well what his personality was.
After resettling Feng Quan, he returned to the front yard. The food and drink had already been arranged. Lin Chong, Wu Song, Yelu Min, Yelu Huan and others were all there, just waiting for Zhao Yu to start the meal.
After accusing him of guilt, Zhao Yu first said to Yelu Min: "My father who drove me out of the house knew that I was the chief supervisor of Youzhou, he actually wanted me to give up Youzhou. Haha! Actually, it's not that he is not bad to me. He has more than thirty sons, so how can he care about me?"
"Haha! Your Highness is so straightforward and admirable. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty drove you out. That was his loss. Fortunately, my Emperor of the Great Liao Dynasty is wise. Forget it, I won't talk about official affairs today. Your Highness is back. I'm happy today. We won't go back without getting drunk."
Yelu Min had no scheming and said whatever he thought of. After saying that, he picked up the wine glass directly.
"Brother Yelu is right. Today I only drink alcohol and don't talk about business. I've done this drink!"...
Under the leadership of Zhao Yu, the banquet quickly became lively.
Others don’t know that Zhao Yu can only stay in Youzhou for three months, but Yelu Min must know. But putting aside Wu Song and Lin Chong, Yelu Min and Yelu Huan admire Zhao Yuyou in their hearts.
Although Zhao Yu left Youzhou for not long, since the order to release slaves was issued, Youzhou has been injected with new vitality. There are more people signing up for the army and the city has become more lively.
Neither of these brothers are engaged in government affairs. The original Youzhou prefect was dismissed from office because of Yelu Dashi's affairs, so almost all the government affairs in Youzhou are handled by Yelu Min. He has been bothered in his heart. Now that Zhao Yu comes back, he liberates them immediately. How can he be unhappy? But in his smile, Zhao Yu always feels that there is something inexplicable...
As the commander of the Royal Guards, Yelu Min had the right to deal with emergencies, but Yelu Min didn't believe that Zhao Yu would rebel against Liao at all. This is trust and a kind of intuition.
He said he didn't talk about business, but the group of men except Zhao Yu were all soldiers. After talking, they all started to talk about the quality of soldiers.
Yelu Huan said that the Mongols were strong, Yelu Min said that the Jurchens were fierce, but Wu Song and Lin Chong did not participate in the argument because there was no way to deal with it. The Song army was too trash.
"Two generals, Agu was killed. Do you think the Jurchens will still be able to fight? If we really want to fight, can our current army stop them?"
After hearing Zhao Yu's words, Yelu Min and Yelu Huan were both stunned and then fell silent...
Chapter completed!