The horse's hooves were heard, and the group headed straight north.

In the spacious carriage, Yelujun was sitting cross-legged and chatting eloquently with a woman across from him. He was talking about the current political structure of Daliao and some of the intricate power relationships.

The Liao Kingdom was far more vast than the Song Kingdom, but the center of its rule was nothing more than the Five Capitals.

The Nanjing Road led by Yelujun was the economic center of Daliao.

The Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyan has always been an economically developed farming area. In the past, it used to be a barrier for the Central Plains Dynasty. After it was taken by the Liao Kingdom, it was natural to have it firmly in its hands. Moreover, this place was the Song and Liao Dynasty.

The node of trade between Song and Liao, almost all trade and other transactions between Song and Liao were carried out here. Half of the money income of the Liao Kingdom came from Nanjing Road. Whoever controlled the Nanjing Road actually controlled the Liao Kingdom.

money bag.

There are many Han people in Nanjing, who mainly focus on farming. In order to better control this rich and vital area to the Liao Kingdom, the Liao Kingdom established the South Campus here to better manage this area.

Yelujun was able to become the governor of Nanjing Province and the prime minister of all affairs of Nanjing Province. Naturally, it was only after some political games. At that time, Yelujun was famous among the Liao royal family for being erudite and knowledgeable about Sinology. This was

It is an important capital for him to master Nanjing Road.

Because on the Nanjing Road, the power of the Han people was really too strong.

At that time, Yelujun was still far behind Yeluxi, the governor of Shangjing Road, in the competition for the position of emperor of the Liao Kingdom.

It wasn't until Yelujun planned for several years that he defeated the Hebei defense line that the Song State had spent nearly ten years and countless money building in one fell swoop.

The Song State's Hebei frontier army was wiped out, and the Liao army marched straight in.

And this time, the negotiations pushed the territory hundreds of miles into the Song Dynasty without even using a single soldier.

You must know that the place Yelujun captured this time was not the desolate and uninhabited places in the north and west, but a good place with fertile land and dense population.

To achieve these feats, Yelujun did not even use the Liao Kingdom's most powerful army, the Pishi Army.

He achieved such an achievement by simply using the Toutuxiajunzhou on the Nanjing Road, the private armies of Han powerful lords, his own personal guards and a Jurchen army.

Even the results achieved by the Chanyuan Alliance back then were nothing more than this.

Having said this, Yelujun couldn't hide his excitement, and his pride was beyond words.

"Now, no one can stop me from sitting on that chair." Yelu Jun said proudly: "Whether it is the South Campus or the North Campus, over the past two years, we have clearly seen who can bring them the greatest benefits. Yelu Jun

Hey, he's just a trash with only one mouth."

"But don't forget, Yeluxi is still the governor of Shangjing Road and the deputy commander of the Pishi Army!" Xiao Ai (Chuo) said calmly: "This person has been in charge of the Pishi Army for many years. Would you believe it if he said that he has not deployed his own people?

?Do you know what it means to beat a master to death with random punches?"

"What do you mean?" Yelujun was stunned.

"Linhuang Mansion on the Shangjing Road is your capital. You will eventually return to Linhuang Mansion, but that place is Yeluxi's territory. If you want to get that chair, you must first be able to return to the capital."

Xiao Chuo said: "When I came here, I heard that you encountered several assassinations. They were still on your territory. When you get to Linhuang Mansion, it might not be a small group of assassins but a large-scale army cover-up.

Already."

Xiao Chuo lifted the curtain, looked at the team outside the convoy, and said, "It's impossible for you to bring a large army of soldiers and horses back to Linhuang Mansion. With your status, if you can bring a thousand people with you, you will be able to stand up to the sky, right?"

Yelujun smiled and said: "I have brought more than a thousand cavalry, what else can Yeluxi do to me? If you want to mobilize more than a thousand Pishi troops, you need your Majesty's approval."

"Your Majesty has been lying on the bed for a long time and cannot get up." Xiao Chuo said.

"Miss Xiao Sanniang..." Yelujun glanced at the other party's face that suddenly darkened, and changed his words with a smile: "Miss Xiao Chuo, do you know who the other deputy commander of the Pishi Army is?"

"Your father-in-law, Xiao Siwen!" Xiao Chuo said: "But you may have forgotten that Xiao Siwen's niece is the princess of Yeluxi, and your princess is already very ill and about to die. There is no one in the Xiao Siwen family who is older than her.

A suitable woman can marry you. Not to mention that your son is Xiao Siwen's grandson. When you marry another princess, is it possible that you will not have a new son? "

Yelujun was startled, but then he stroked his head and thought deeply.

"It is better to be in charge now than to be an official." Xiao Chuo said: "I guess Yeluxi is not idle either. Xiao Siwen may turn to Yeluxi for the long-term plans of the Xiao family. At that time, a team of several thousand people

It doesn't matter if the imperial army comes out to practice or hunt."

Having said this, Xiao Chuo couldn't help but laugh: "Besides, if you were really tricked, your Emperor probably wouldn't have the heart to avenge you, right? Even the few outside..."

She opened the car curtain and looked at Lu Ben'an riding his horse beside the car and continued: "The first thing they must do is find a new master to be loyal to. With the humiliation you have given to Yelu Xi in the past few years, I am afraid that even

Your wife and children will not be safe."

Yelujun smacked his smooth forehead tightly, looked at Xiao Chuo and said, "Originally, I thought that Xiao Siwen could at least be a neutral observer due to this love of father-in-law and son-in-law."

"Why? Xiao Siwen doesn't want to gain more power? Compared with you, I'm afraid Yeluxi is easier to fool." Xiao Chuo sneered: "Besides, his daughter is not dead yet, you

Just because of me, this matter has spread like wildfire in Bianliang. Do you think Xiao Siwen knows about it? You two have different political views."

Ye Lujun clapped his hands and said: "Since you have already brought it up, you must have a solution, why not just say it directly? Since you have agreed to me, then we are just grasshoppers on the same line. If I can't sit on it,

That person was even plotted against, and your fate will definitely not be any better. Let alone revenge, I'm afraid even death will be a luxury, Yeluxi is a rude person."

A look of disgust flashed across Xiao Chuo's face, and he said: "When you get to Xijin Mansion, you hand your son over to me, and I will take him to Shangjing Road first. You will be in charge of Nanjing Road. I think we can come here smoothly."

You can easily meet Xiao Siwen when you enter Linhuang Mansion."

Yelujun's eyes flashed: "Do you want a handwritten letter from the princess?"

"Is it useful?" Xiao Chuo looked at Ye Lujun mockingly: "If you want Xiao Siwen to change his mind, a letter from your princess won't do it, and your son's personal visit can only play a supporting role. What can really make him change his mind,

I am your next princess and the future queen of the Liao Kingdom."

"Can you tell me how you convinced him?" Yelujun looked at Xiao Chuo.

"No!" Xiao Chuo turned away, rested his elbows on the window sill, and stared at the birds flying in the sky. They were so free and unrestrained.

"Lu Benan, shoot it down!" she suddenly ordered.

Lu Ben'an, who was riding his horse, was startled, but then he saw Ye Lujun behind Xiao Chuo and nodded.

There was a continuous sound of bowstrings, and three wild geese landed in response.

Lu Benan did not wait for the imaginary voice of praise, but saw the carriage curtain being pulled down with a clang, blocking the scene inside the carriage.

"Good archery skills!" Brother Wanyan on the other side praised loudly: "The archery skills are much more accurate than mine!"

In addition to their own bodyguards, Yelujun and his party were naturally escorted by a group of imperial guards from the Song Dynasty. They were accompanied by Cui Ang and Cui Huaiyuan, the co-counselor and governor who was responsible for signing the contract this time.

Although this unlucky guy was promoted to Dongfu and became a co-counselor and political minister, he was immediately kicked out of Bianliang by several other colleagues who were interested in him. He followed Yelujun all the way to Linhuang Mansion in Beijing to complete this task.

The final items of a contract were stamped by the Emperor of Liao.

As for whether Cui Ang and Cui Huaiyuan will die outside, it is not within their scope of consideration.

It's probably a good thing if you really want to die.

If the peace treaty is not finally completed and the overall situation of the world changes, the Song Dynasty court can turn its back on it.

For example, if the emperor of the Liao Kingdom suddenly burps, the Liao Kingdom is in chaos, and people like Yelujun and Yeluxi are fighting for the throne. Maybe the Song Dynasty can take the opportunity to gain some advantages.

Such a thing may seem miraculous, but it is not impossible!

Fantasy turns into reality. This kind of thing has not happened before in history.

Such a high-standard team is naturally carefully supported by local officials along the way. No matter where they go, they can stay in the best inns. However, there is now an additional woman in the team. She

She insisted on not staying in the inn, but camping in the wild, but Yelujun responded to her requests, so the team camped in the wild every night.

To the Liao people, this was nothing.

The sky was blue and the fields were vast. Even if they traveled without a tent and the ground was covered with sky, they could still sleep peacefully. However, Cui Huaiyuan suffered a lot. When had he suffered such a sin? Although it was already early spring,

However, the journey north was still very cold in spring. It was freezing morning and night!

The bonfire was burning brightly, and Brother Wanyan acted as the cook there, roasting the freshly hunted game, while Yelujun and Lin Ping discussed in low voices the conversation they had with Xiao Chuo during the day.

"What Miss Xiao said, I'm afraid I have to take it into consideration!" Lin Ping nodded and said: "Your Highness, you always prefer the South Courtyard. Marshal Xiao was originally dissatisfied. In the past, the princess and the young highness were here. Xiao Da

The marshal will still be forbearing, but now that the princess sees that it is impossible, it would not be surprising if Marshal Xiao has other thoughts in his mind."

In addition to the main concubine, Yelujun also has side concubines, and he also has two or three sons. Although the main concubine also has a son, Yelujun will definitely have another princess next. The new princess has been replaced, and the son of the old princess will be

The eldest son, what can I do? Besides, although Daliao also talks about blood relations, distance and distance, but it doesn't work at all. If you really want to have orderly upbringing, Yelujun has to give it.

Yeluxi gave way.

Once a person dies, the tea becomes cold. How could Xiao Siwen not think about it?

"Can you imagine how she could convince the Generalissimo?"

"I can't think of it!" Lin Ping shook his head and said, "Don't put too much hope in it. After returning to Xijin Mansion, we should make full preparations and let my father return to Linhuang Mansion first."

"Teacher is of high moral character and is both a teacher and a friend of Your Majesty. When we return to Linhuang Mansion, we should be able to play the role of a mainstay!" Yelujun nodded. "I don't expect the Generalissimo to help me. As long as I stay neutral, I will be sure of victory, or

Said, as long as I can return to Linhuang Mansion safely, that seat will definitely be mine."

"Let's make arrangements after we go back!" Lin Ping said: "It's not that easy to hit the target with one blow in the vast grassland, right? Besides, even if His Highness can only bring a thousand warriors with him, what's the point of fear?

?”

Yelujun burst out laughing: "You're right, the worst case scenario is that we can just kill him back."

The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Looking back at the small tent on one side, Lin Ping sighed with emotion: "Your Highness, Miss Xiao is really amazing, but we have ignored this issue."

"It would be even better if she could really get the Generalissimo to come to my side openly and honestly!" Yelujun said with a smile.

"If that's the case, will you really give her the position of princess?"

"If that's the case, I'm afraid I won't pay you back!" Yelujun smiled.

"Yes!" Lin Ping suddenly realized. "Miss Xiao said that Yelvhuan is under the Black Mountain and will definitely return in defeat on the bank of the Yellow River. I don't know what happened? The spies sent out could not come back for a while. Yelvhuan is an important ally of His Highness.

, if we lose this time, there will be more twists and turns!”

"If this is really the case, then our evaluation of Xiao Ding will have to be raised to a higher level." Yelujun mused: "Such a vision and means are no longer the vision of a famous general and commander, but a true

With the heart of a king."

"Your Highness is right. Such a false shot has deceived the whole world." Lin Ping said with some emotion: "Xiao Yu himself is good at financial planning, but his ability to raise children is really amazing, whether it is Xiao Ding or Xiao Yu

They are all amazing! There is also Erlang of the Xiao family, who is called the seed of reading. I am afraid he is not far behind! Judging from some information collected so far, this person is already a famous scholar in Qianzhou.

It has become a trend. Although Xiao Yu is dead, the two sons and one daughter of the Xiao family may become famous all over the world in the future!"

"It's hard to say, Xiao Erlang, but Xiao Dalang is already famous all over the world. As for Xiao Sanniang, it's up to me!" Yelujun said with a smile.

If Yelujun becomes the emperor of Liao as he wishes, Xiao Chuo will most likely become the queen of Liao, and she will naturally become famous all over the world.

"Your Highness, Mrs. Xiao Sanniang is dead. This is Miss Xiao Chuoxiao." Lin Ping reminded with a smile.

"The rabbit is ready, Your Highness, eat it while it's hot!" A loud voice interrupted, and Brother Wanyan handed a huge rabbit leg to Yelujun.

A mouthful of rabbit meat and a mouthful of wine are not very delicious, but on this cold spring night, they can still warm the body.

Just as he was eating to his heart's content, a sharp whistle and the faint sound of horse hooves came to his ears.

That was the signal from the outer sentry that a large number of cavalry were coming here. Lin Ping and Yelujun both stood up. Although they were in the territory of the Song Dynasty, they really couldn't be careless at all.

At that time, weren't Yeluxi's assassins sandwiched among Jing Wang Zhao Zhe's assassins and launched an attack on Yelujun?

That injury has not healed yet, and the sequelae will definitely remain.
Chapter completed!