In the afternoon of the next day, Li Chuwen and his son dragged their tired bodies back to the mansion.

Li Chuwen didn't care about rest, so he took his son to the study. He asked his servants to serve two cups of tea, then waved his hand and said: "Go down, no one is allowed to go near the study."

The servant resigned.

Seeing that his father had something to say, Li Shi didn't dare to have tea, so he stood in front of Li Chuwen and listened to his teachings.

Li Chuwen sighed and said, "Mr. Xiao regards us as a thorn in his side. If we don't find a way out early, I'm afraid the day will not be far when our father and son will be separated from each other."

Li Shi was surprised and said: "Without us and my son, how could she be the Queen Mother and take charge of military and state affairs? Even if she is not grateful to us, she probably would not want to harm us."

Li Chuwen shook his head and said: "She is just a woman. I am afraid that power and position are not as important to her as her family. It can be said that Yelu Chun was forced to death by us. How can she not hate us. Xiao Qian has tens of thousands of troops in his hands.

She doesn't dare to touch Xiao Qian, she will definitely vent all her resentment on us."

Li Shi said: "We and Xiao Qian supported the establishment of Emperor Tianxi together, and we also welcomed Qin and rejected Xiang. He wouldn't stand idly by, right?"

Li Chuwen also hoped that this would be the case, but he had been in the imperial court for decades and had seen many of his own brothers stabbing each other in the back. How could he trust an ally with whom he had no close contacts?

"Now that the overall situation has been decided, Xiao Qian no longer needs us. As long as the Xiao family has a break, maybe he will take the initiative to send troops to capture us and relieve the Xiao family. They are all Xi people. Now the Khitan people are weak, and the Xiao family

Whether it is for the Liao Kingdom or for the sake of ridicule, I will never deal with Xiao Qian."

Li Shi said anxiously: "Then what should we do? Otherwise, let's go south to Daliang. Daliang will unify the Central Plains. Sooner or later, we will send troops north to seize the Yanyun Sixteenth Prefecture. If we go south and vote for Daliang, we may be able to change the situation.

Wealth."

Li Chuwen nodded and said: "It only took one year for Daliang to wipe out the Central Plains. It was even more powerful than the Jin Kingdom. They also had thunderbolt-like firearms and spaceships. Even if they had no ambition to expand, they would definitely take back the Sixteenth State of Yanyun. The Khitan

The people and the ridicules are gone, and the Xiao family is hostile to us again, so don't blame us for being cruel."

Seeing that Li Chuwen was already confident, Li Xi hurriedly asked, "Father, do you have a plan?"

Li Chuwen looked around and said: "Nowadays, none of the Han people in the north want to return to Liang. When Pharmacist Guo came to visit me some time ago, I listened to what he meant. The prince of Liang, who is invincible in all battles, is also afraid of him. He always wins.

The army is stationed in Zhuo and Yizhou. Once Daliang soldiers and horses move north, the Changsheng Army will be the first to bear the brunt.

All fell into the hands of the Jin people. If Daliang wants to seize it, it will take more effort. Guo Yaoshi also knows this. We can persuade him to lead the victorious army and Zhuo and Yizhou to surrender to Daliang. With this contribution, Daliang

I will certainly not hesitate to reward you.”

After Yelu Chun became emperor, the Resentful Army was renamed Changsheng Army.

When Li Shi heard this, he said happily: "My father is brilliant, and Daliang is at its peak. It is better for us to be a small official in Daliang than to be a Taiwei in the declining Liao Kingdom."

Li Chuwen nodded and said: "Yesterday Yizhou businessman Zhao Luren sent a greeting card. Go and ask someone to send it to him. He has a caravan traveling between Liang and Liao. Through him, we can contact Pharmacist Guo and Daliang Hebei General Zhang Kai

.”

"Okay, I'll ask someone to tell Zhao Luren about it."

Li Xi went out and Li Chuwen had a cup of tea and squinted slightly for a while. Then he heard the door ring.

Li Shi came in and said, "Zhao Luren is here."

Li Chuwen sat up, nodded and said, "Go and invite him in."

Seeing Li Chuwen's explanation, Li Xi didn't dare to neglect, so he went out to invite Zhao Luren in person.

Zhao Luren was a big businessman in Yizhou. He had a fat face and big ears, and looked very honest, but Li Chuwen knew that this was just an appearance.

The Liao Kingdom was ruled by the Khitans and Xi people, and most of the Han merchants were shopkeepers of the Khitans and Xi people. Even the wealth they earned was not theirs. But Zhao Luren did not sell himself to the Khitans or the Xi people.

People can also allow caravans to travel between the two countries.

When Li Chuwen was the prime minister, Zhao Luren often came to visit him, and of course he received gifts. After Li Chuwen became the Taiwei, Zhao Luren's gifts became even more generous.

Li Chuwen knew that Zhao Luren was cunning. If Zhao Luren was stupider, he would be worried that Zhao Luren would betray him. In the current situation, smart people will make common choices. Moreover, what he has to do is a major matter that affects his wealth and life, and only cunning people will not do it.

Mistakes.

"Li Shi, you go outside."

"Yes, father."

Li Shi also knew that he was asked to go out and guard the door, so he turned around and went out, closing the door behind his back.

Zhao Luren bowed and said, "See you, Mr. Taiwei."

Li Chuwen nodded and said: "Sit down, I won't beat around the bush with you. Emperor Tianxi passed away, and Mrs. Xiao became the queen mother and took charge of military and state affairs. With women in power, the demise of the Liao Kingdom is irreversible. I would like to contact Pharmacist Guo Nantou

Daliang, are you willing to return to Daliang with us?"

Early this morning, the news of Yelu Chun's death was made public.

When Zhao Luren came, he wanted to inquire about some palace news, so he made preparations in advance. Now that he heard Li Chuwen's words, he couldn't help but froze, and then clasped his fists and said: "The Taiwei has great foresight, and even a villain doesn't understand these military and national affairs. He only knows

You will definitely not go wrong if you follow Mr. Taiwei."

Li Chuwen nodded and said: "That's good. I have two letters now. One is to Guo Yaoshi of the Changsheng Army, and the other is to General Zhang Zhang of the Daliang Hebei Army. If you have someone who is familiar with the road, please ask

You must not make any mistakes when sending these two letters to them."

Zhao Luren cupped his hands and said, "Okay, I will definitely deliver the letter even if I go to the Mountain of Swords or the Sea of ​​Fire."

Li Chuwen didn't say much. He quickly wrote two letters, sealed them with wax, handed them to Zhao Luren, and said, "Thank you for your work."

Zhao Luren took the letter with both hands, put it in his arms, and said, "I will definitely fulfill my mission."

Li Chuwen nodded and said: "Without further delay, I won't keep you here. When we get back to Daliang, you and I can have a few more drinks together."

"Okay, I'm leaving now."

Li Chuwen personally escorted Zhao Luren out of the study.

Li Shi had not gone out for a quarter of an hour. When he saw Zhao Luren walking away, he asked doubtfully: "Didn't father talk to him in detail?"

Li Chuwen shook his head and said: "He is a smart man, and there is no need to say more about the pros and cons. Okay, you go down and rest."

"Yes, father has been busy all night. Let's go to bed early."

Li Chuwen nodded and said: "When someone in the palace comes to announce that you are your father, you just say that my father is overworked and fell ill and cannot enter the palace. Then ask your uncle to mobilize all the troops and horses he can command, and say that he is the father.

Father has a secret decree to prevent accidents from happening."

Li Shi said doubtfully: "Everyone knows that the emperor fainted and did not wake up. I'm afraid no one believes that my father has a secret decree."

Li Chuwen smiled and said: "When Emperor Tianxi was seriously ill, he was afraid of his sudden death. He secretly appointed me Marshal of the Infantry and Infantry Command of the Han Dynasty. I was in charge of all the troops and horses. The secret decree was given to me at that time. I have Emperor Tianxi's letters, so who dares to doubt it.

"

When Li Shi heard this, he couldn't help being overjoyed and said with a smile: "Since my father has this note, why should he be afraid of Xiao Qian? If he dares to disrespect his father, he will take away his military power."

Li Chuwen shook his head and said: "Neither the Khitans nor the Xi people would let a Han man be the marshal of the capital. Emperor Tianxi was willing to let me be the marshal of the capital in the first place. He knew that I could not convince the public, so he was willing to give me this secret letter.

He will never give the secret code to Xiao Qian and Yelu Dashi, who may command all the troops. But Xiao may know this secret code. She hates me to the core. I am afraid she will send someone to ask for this secret code. You ask your uncle

Lead people to guard the mansion, and tell the outside world that I will not obey any orders until King Qin ascends the throne."

The King of Qin was still far away in Jiashan. By the time the King of Qin came to Nanjing Road, Li Chuwen might have already fled to Daliang.

Li Shi nodded and said, "Okay, I'll do it right away."

Xiao Qian had just returned home when he heard that Li Chuneng had mobilized an army of troops to guard the Taiwei's Mansion. He quickly sent people to mobilize troops and horses for defense. At the same time, he sent someone to ask Li Chuwen why he mobilized troops and horses. He was in charge of the largest number of troops and horses in the city. However,

I don't want to see anyone messing around in the city.

The two men continuously mobilized troops and horses, and the news of Yelu Chun's death immediately caused panic in the city.

Hearing that Li Chuwen had Emperor Tianxi secretly commanding all the troops, he was also very confused and immediately came to the palace again. On the way, he met Yelu Dashi and several Khitan clan members coming to the palace.

Yelu Dashi cupped his hands and said, "King Xiao and Lieutenant Li mobilized their troops together. Could there be something unexpected?"

Xiao Qian shook his head and said: "Li Chuwen mobilized the troops and horses first. I, the king, mobilized the troops and horses into the city to prevent accidents. I sent someone to inquire, and Li Chuwen claimed to have received the secret letter from Emperor Tianxi and commanded the infantry of Han Dynasty. He mobilized troops

The horse is to prevent chaos in the city, and he will only obey the edict when King Qin comes."

A Khitan clan member immediately shouted: "Impossible, how could Emperor Tianxi let him, a Han, command all the troops?"

Xiao Qian also nodded and said: "This year, Daliang has continued to mobilize troops to Hebei. He must be trying to seize the opportunity to seize the Nanjing Road. There is no guarantee that the Han people will not have different intentions. That's why I have to go to the palace to pay homage to Empress Dowager Xiao. The military power must not be controlled by the Han people."

Yelu Dashi also nodded and said: "The civil servants in Nanjing Road are all Han people. If they are allowed to take over the military power, the world of Daliao will also change."

The two reached a consensus and hurried to the palace.

Empress Dowager Xiao was still grieving her husband's departure when she heard Xiao Qian and Yelu Dashi coming hand in hand, and hurriedly asked people to invite them in.

The two explained their purpose of coming. Empress Dowager Xiao thought for a while and nodded: "Emperor Tianxi did have this secret letter."

In fact, Xiao Qian did not doubt that Li Chuwen forged the secret letter. After Emperor Tianxi fell ill, Xiao had been taking care of him. It was impossible for Li Chuwen to obtain the secret letter without telling everyone. Although he knew that Li Chuwen's secret letter was true, Xiao Qian

Still don't want to let a Han take the lead.

"Li Chuwen has never led an army before, and he is a Han. If he is asked to serve as the marshal of the Han and horse infantry, I am afraid that the ethnic soldiers below will not agree and cause trouble."

Ever since the elite Khitan soldiers from Nanjing marched northward and were crippled by the Jin soldiers, and the Xi family under Xiao Qian became the dominant one, Xiao Qian's domineering temperament was exposed. Without any explanation, he directly threatened with troops.

Mrs. Xiao's face darkened when she saw Xiao Qian talking like this.

If he and Li Chuwen hadn't been so aggressive, her husband Yelu Chun wouldn't have died. Now that Yelu Chun's body was still cold, he came to force her into the palace again, which was really too much bullying.

Yelu Dashi was afraid that there would be a stalemate between the two, so he quickly said: "Daliang has unified the Central Plains and has transferred many elite troops to Hebei. There is no guarantee that they will not use troops against us. If the Han people are allowed to command all the soldiers and horses, how can we expect them to fight to the death once the Daliang soldiers and horses press the border?"

Resistance. Therefore, the Queen Mother is requested to take back her order."
To be continued...