Author: Loeva

When Zhao Mo walked out of the Liao Prince's Mansion, the sky was already dark. If it were his loving grandparents, he should have been allowed to have a meal at this time, but now that the Liao Prince was so angry, how could he care about this? He didn't directly treat the person

It would be fine if he drove away. Zhao Mo naturally had no choice but to look for dinner elsewhere.

But Zhao Mo didn't care, he was in a good mood. Half of the difficult matter was solved, and the remaining half should be finished quickly.

It's not that he doesn't favor his father and ancestors. Firstly, he has no friendship with the King of Liao and Zhao Shuo. Secondly, it is no longer appropriate for the King of Liao to be in charge of Liaodong.

Because the King of Liao was the son of the late emperor, and because his first wife, Tang's natal father, was trying to take care of things in the court, he was enfeoffed to Liaodong early. Although the place was bitterly cold, it was a big place, and the vassal king also had military power, so he left the capital as soon as possible.

The muddy water of seizing the rightful son had also been avoided as soon as possible. The Tang family's father and brother both saw the King of Liao very clearly and knew that he was not the material to be a ruler. He could not be the opponent of other princes at all, but he was also ambitious.

He was stupid enough to reveal his ambition. If he didn't move the person far away, I'm afraid he would become cannon fodder in less than a year. By then, wouldn't the Tang family have to suffer the same fate?

The King of Liao did not accept the favor of the Tang family, and he still refuses to forgive his first wife Tang. However, there is one thing that even he cannot deny, that is, among the older brothers, he is the only one who has ever

He participated in the seizure of heirs, and although he failed to succeed, he was still the king of a local vassal safely, holding great power, and was rich and stable. Among the princes under the late emperor's knees, the elders, except the emperor, were dead or sick.

Illness, few of those who were imprisoned had a good end. The younger ones were in good times. After the new king came to the throne, in order to show his closeness to his rivals, all of them were banned.

He became the prince and divided the fiefdoms, which made all the old brothers jealous. Although the relationship between the King of Liao and the emperor was not good, he had really lived a good life in Liaodong for decades. His family said everything in Liaodong,

Otherwise, the two younger sons would not have developed the arrogant character, and the eldest son Zhao Shuo would not have run to the capital to look for a job because he felt that there was no way to survive.

However, times have changed. The current situation more than thirty years ago is completely different from the current situation.

When the King of Liao first arrived in Liaodong, he had several capable lieutenants around him. With him as the commander-in-chief, and the lieutenants assisting him, he also won several battles. This established the King of Liao's reputation as a brave man, and he also took advantage of the situation to gain control of Liaodong.

However, one of those capable lieutenants died, and the others resigned one after another and returned to their hometowns. More than thirty years later, the officers and soldiers had changed several times, but the King of Liao

Or should he rely on his deeds in his youth to control the situation? How many of the rising stars in the Liaodong Army really admire him? Kinder people also think that he is not as wise and brave as when he was young.

The step-concubine of the Liao King was even more different from the previous Liao King Yuan Concubine. She was virtuous and knew how to support her husband in the army. She also knew how to deal with favors, give favors, win people's hearts, and ease conflicts.

The officials and the Liaodong army were all harmonious. However, the step-concubine of the King of Liao had a completely different style. She always showed off her airs to the people under the King of Liao. Even if she intended to be gentle and show kindness, she still maintained her airs.

Prison. Not to mention any kind of favors, her companions and relatives from her mother's family also come to take advantage of others, squeeze out honest people, and draw benefits into their own pockets. Even the purchase of military supplies is often done to enrich their own pockets.

, there was great dissatisfaction among the army. If the King of Liao had not protected his wife, his subordinates would have rebelled long ago.

Zhao Shuo, the eldest son of the King of Liao, was an Adou who could not stand up. Even though his biological mother Tang had made many good connections in the army, he was suppressed by his father and stepmother and could not stand up on his own. Even if others wanted to help him, he could not stand up.

How to start?

As for the second son of the step-concubine of the Liao Dynasty, each one has a worse temper than the other. The second son, Zhao Li, is conceited. At a young age, he followed his father to show off as the heir apparent. The younger son failed to hit people with whips enough, and everyone in the army hid.

If they leave, they won't offend if they can. Liaodong is the private land of the King of Liao's family. If they offend them, what other way out is there? If they are really accidentally offended, those with connections can still find ways to transfer out of Liaodong and make other plans.

If you want a high job and have no connections, you will most likely have to leave the army directly and go back to your hometown to farm and do business. Otherwise, you may not even be able to save your life, let alone advance your career.

The King of Liao himself may have felt that he was very powerful and managed Liaodong very well. But in fact, the military and political affairs in Liaodong were in chaos. The emperor was eager to take back the fiefdom, not only because of the threat to the court, but also because he felt that his younger brother was too unworthy.

In this way, there is still a faint tendency to start a new business, alienate the court, and have no contact with each other. Even if the Liao land is a vassal territory of the King of Liao, it is still a part of Zhao. You can't really think that you are a country within a country, right?

Liaodong is the land bordering Beirong. Since the war started more than 30 years ago, Beirong was defeated and its vitality was damaged. In the past few decades, it has been recuperating and gradually regaining its vitality. The emperor was worried about chaos on the border and did not want to threaten the security of the country.

It was left in the hands of unreliable brothers, so I planned to take back the Liao land and send smart and capable local officials and loyal and brave generals to guard it. We must protect the territory and not let the Beirong people take advantage of it.

opportunity.

From Zhao Mo's point of view, he has a title and a fief, and is absolutely indispensable for the ownership of Liaodong. Anyway, this inheritance right may not fall on his head. Even if it falls on his head, can he still

Can he really stay in Liaodong to guard the border and lead troops to fight? Zhao Mo asked himself that he was not a general, and he also knew that his fiancée Qin Han was really afraid of the cold and did not want her to suffer with him. Since the emperor wanted to take back Liaodong, he should take it back. He was more cooperative.

, the emperor could be more kind to him.

Zhao Mo originally didn't want to care about this matter, leaving it to the emperor to discuss it with the Liao Palace. But now that Zhao Shuo had caused trouble, Zhao Mo had no choice but to worry about it in order to avoid being implicated.

He used the so-called "criminal evidence" left by the Beirong people in the Liao palace and the murder case of Zhao Li's master and servant to help the emperor propose an exchange condition to the Liao king. As long as the Liao king honestly handed over the power of Liao and cooperated with the court officials to make peace

The handover work, the "criminal evidence" and Zhao Li's safety are naturally easy to discuss. If the King of Liao does not cooperate, then I am really sorry. The Prince of Liao's palace itself is not clean, and Zhao Li fell into the hole dug by the Beirong people.

In the pit, even if you don't die, you will be covered in mud. The Liao Palace has never had much loyalty and respect for the emperor, so why should the emperor save face for the Liao Palace? When the time comes, the Liao Palace will also be punished, and the court will take back the Liao land. The Liao King thought

If you want to clear your name and exonerate your son, there is no need to dream about it!

No matter how reluctant the King of Liao was, he knew that his situation was not good. No matter how much he felt that he was wronged, he knew that he could not be innocent. In order to show some goodwill to the emperor, rescue his son, and preserve his future glory and wealth, he had no choice but to give up.

Liaodong, he had to give it up. However, he did not ask to retain the title of King of Liao and returned to Beijing to live in the palace of the King of Liao. He was used to being the master of the fiefdom and did not want to live under the emperor's nose for many years anymore.

All the dignitaries in the capital had no real friendship with him. He only wanted to get a better fiefdom, and it would be best if he could keep the title of prince. If not, he must at least be a county king. He also made a suggestion, let Zhao Mo

Tell the emperor to grant him the title of Guangning. When he becomes the king of Guangning in the future, his life will not be much worse than what he is doing now.

The Guangning he mentioned is actually Guangning Prefecture, located between Jinzhou and Fengtian. It was originally the seat of the former Liao Palace, and now houses an army directly under his own command. He also had a villa there.

, it was used as a residence when he went on an inspection tour. His confidants presided over the construction, and the step-concubine of the King of Liao repeatedly revised the drawings to make it magnificent. If he was really renamed the Prince of Guangning, he would directly use this villa as a county.

It is enough to use it in the palace. Not only is the residence comfortable, but the environment is also familiar. He can also take advantage of the favorable conditions of Guangning Prefecture to continue to maintain his influence in the Liaodong Army. Even if he loses the title of King of Liao, he can still have it.

The reality of the Liao king.

The King of Liao had this wishful thinking, and Zhao Mo was not stupid. Of course, he would not agree to anything immediately. He would only tell the emperor what he said as it is, and let the emperor make a decision. But he knew it in his heart, and the emperor would not

Will you agree? Just find a richer state or county anywhere and grant it to the King of Liao. How can the King of Liao continue to enjoy the power of Liaodong that was finally regained?

Zhao Mo felt that the King of Liao was probably used to saying the same thing in Liaodong. He really thought that everyone else was a fool and would be fooled by him? Now that the meat is on the chopping board, why is it the King of Liao's turn to be picky?

Zhao Mo got on his horse in a relaxed mood, feeling that it was better to strike while the iron was hot, so he rode his horse and led a group of followers directly to his father Zhao Shuo's mansion.

Zhao Shuo hid at home for a few days and acted like a coward, asking people to inquire about news from outside. He actually felt a little regretful in his heart. He hid too quickly and too cleanly, and he didn't know if he would annoy the King of Liao. The King of Liao knew what he had.

Yes, if Zhao Li has good intentions, in order to clear his beloved second son's name, will the King of Liao expose his affairs? But he is not very happy to ask him to contribute to Zhao Li.

He really has no way out and no one to rely on; secondly, Zhao Li has bullied him since he was a child, and he is determined to steal his position as the heir apparent. Now he is in the clan prison because he is too stupid. He

I wish Zhao Li would suffer more, so why would he be willing to save Zhao Li?

Seeing Zhao Mo coming, he was a little surprised, and said in a sullen tone: "Where have you been these days? My father is sick, and you don't come to see me. Why are you running errands for others all day long? You mean well, but

Only if people are willing to appreciate it!"

Zhao Mo didn't answer, and just dismissed the other people in the room. Even Zhen Zhong and Jiang Cheng were sent away by him: "I haven't eaten yet. Please ask the two stewards to prepare some food for me."

Zhao Shuo couldn't really let his son starve at home, so he had to wink at his two confidants and signal them to follow suit.

When only the father and son were left in the room, Zhao Mo went straight to the point: "I found out some bad news today and went to the palace to confirm it. I'm afraid the case of my second uncle is really not good. The emperor has always been displeased.

The prince is a human being, and now that he has an opportunity, he will not let it go easily. The princess is afraid that her second uncle will suffer a big loss, so without telling the prince, she has taken a Beirong female spy as a concubine to her father, and has taken a Beirong man as a servant.

All the matters were reported to the police."

"What did you say?!" Zhao Shuo's face changed drastically and he was full of panic.
Chapter completed!