Han Dezhang didn't think there would be any bad consequences in killing Xiao Siwen, he just wanted to avenge his father.
The only thing that made Han Deqing and Han Derang happy was that Gao Xun, who stayed behind in Zhongjing, wiped their butts.
After Han Dezhang killed Xiao Siwen, Gao Xunjian detained him and diverted the trouble eastward.
The son of Gao Xintao, the former King of Peking, assessed the situation and chose the safest method: Yelujing was dead, and it was meaningless to investigate the cause of his death by drinking Xiao Siwen.
The imperial court in the Central Plains is getting stronger and stronger, and the Khitans are in civil strife again. Not to mention going south, there is a question as to whether they can retain their current wealth and honor when they return to their homeland in the Central Plains.
Han Dezhang also knew that he was in trouble and did not dare to say anything.
What happened has happened, and Han Deqing did not want to be harsh. He glanced at his younger brothers and said, "I would like to request your Majesty's orders tomorrow and go to Datong Yunzhong to persuade King Ji to recognize your Majesty's throne."
As soon as these words came out, Han Dezhang's expression changed drastically and he said: "Second brother, no, King Ji is domineering and has already had his heart turned against him. It was the King of Beiyuan who had been sitting in the west and suppressed him. Now that the King of Beiyuan has entered the capital, Ji
The king is like a tiger escaping from its cage. If my brother goes away, there will be more misfortune than good."
Han Deqing shook his head and said: "Our Han family is the cause of this matter. The Han family cannot hide behind. Even if we really can't come back, we will give His Majesty an explanation so that he will not criticize us harshly."
As he spoke, he looked at Han Derang, who was not as young as the weak crown, and said: "Silang, my second brother is gone, and you will be responsible for everything in the family. Your talent is rare in the world, and you will become a great person in the future. His Majesty is also very fond of you and said
You have the talents of a king. It is perfect for the Han family to be entrusted to you. In your hands, the Han family will definitely be able to recreate the style of their ancestors."
After saying this, he paused, as if giving his last words: "My ability is far better than that of the sleeping emperor, and your talents can be put to use. However, the current situation in the court is turbulent, and our Han family is at the top of the wave. There is no need to show off, just do practical things."
But your Majesty will see it... Also remember to make friends with Brother Yelvxiu, this man has the demeanor of a famous general in ancient times. If you two can complement each other, Daliao will definitely be able to take over the Central Plains again."
After handing over the funeral arrangements, Han Deqing proposed to the new Khitan Emperor Yelv Bishe to go to Datong, Xijing, to lobby the King of Hebei, Yelu Dilie, on the second day.
The Khitan went to Linhuang Mansion in Beijing and went to Datong Yunzhong in Xijing. The two places were more than two thousand miles apart.
After a long journey, Han Deqing hurriedly rushed, spending more than half a month on the road, and his face was full of dust.
The first time he saw Yelu Dilie, Han Deqing had a bad feeling in his heart.
Because Yelu Dilie received them on the dragon throne in the palace...
In order to deal with the Central Plains, the Khitan's Beiyuan King Yelu Wuzhi established Chai Rong's son as emperor in Datong and built a simple palace.
This move also directly led to the change of ownership of the Central Plains, and a more ruthless character ascended the throne.
With the fall of the Northern Han Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyi and the fake Guo Zongxun also lost their significance.
After all, many people from the Northern Han Dynasty had met Zhao Dezhao, so it would be stupid to use the fake Guo Zongxun to make an issue.
The three of them have now been sent to Zhongjing.
The imperial palace in Xijing has been vacant for a long time.
Yelv Dilie sat directly in the palace hall to receive him, and it was obvious at a glance what he was doing.
Han Deqing pretended not to know, and after saluting and saying hello, he started to speak with sincerity.
"Your Majesty, our Khitan clan has been bullied by the Central Plains. Since the time of the Wu Yao Empress, they have begun to interfere in our internal affairs. They plundered our cattle and sheep and oppressed our people. They also gave the leaders of our clan the titles of Li Jinmie and Sun Wanzhan.
During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, An Lushan was even more hateful in killing members of our tribe to take credit for his merits. In the late Tang Dynasty, Liu Rengong was even more hateful. He entertained the leaders of the Khitan tribes at a banquet of cattle and wine, and treacherously captured them all.
They are burning our pastures and forcing us to hand over the money we paid to buy them."
"For hundreds of years, I, the Khitan, have been bullied by the Central Plains. It was our dynasty, Taizu, who was so talented and brilliant that he proclaimed himself Khan to quell the rebellion, unified all the tribes, conquered Liaodong in the west, and captured the Bohai Sea in the south. It was our dynasty, Taizong, who went south to Youyun, destroyed Jin and proclaimed himself emperor.
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"Today's Liao Dynasty was acquired bit by bit by the Khitan ancestors who conquered and opened up the territory for decades, using the blood of our Khitan people."
"Your Majesty, it is not easy for Daliao to be what it is today. The Central Plains are already on the rise. As long as they unify the north and the south, given time, they will definitely attack our Khitan and destroy our Daliao. The Huns, Turks, Tuyuhun, Xue Yantuo, all of them,
It’s all a lesson learned from the past!”
"Your Majesty, if we are separated from your Majesty's brothers at this time, it will only cause pain to those close to us and happiness to enemies."
"Your Majesty, our enemy is the Central Plains. The butcher's knife should be pointed at the Central Plains, not our own brothers!"
"Your Majesty, I hope you will put the overall situation first, the world first, and Liao first..."
For four kings in a row, Han Deqing talked about the emotional parts, and even burst into tears, showing his loyalty and loyalty vividly.
Yelu Dilie was so moved that he shed tears when he heard this. He suddenly stood up and said, "It's easy to say it. Mr. Han said it very well. What a person who puts the overall situation first, the world first, and Liao first. It makes my blood boil.
, I just wish I could die serving to revitalize our country, Daliao."
When Han Deqing saw that there was something going on, he shouted loudly: "Your Majesty is so righteous!"
Yelu Dilie waved his hand and said: "It's not me who is Gaoyi, it's my younger brother Gaoyi. Although the eldest brother is not a good emperor, he is a good brother. Yelu will take pictures and eliminate them for the overall situation of Liao Dynasty, although it is against the brothers.
righteousness, but also taking into account the overall situation.”
Han Deqing was a little dumbfounded and said angrily: "Your Majesty, don't talk nonsense. Your Majesty did not kill the late emperor!"
But Yelv Dilie ignored him and said: "Well, as long as Lao Wu is willing to put the overall situation first, the world first, and Liao first, and submit to me, then I will forgive him the crime of killing his brother...
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This counter-general made Han Deqing speechless.
Yelv Dilie sneered and said: "That's ridiculous. Why should I take the overall situation into consideration and let a brother-killer steal the throne? He can kill one brother, but who can guarantee that he can't kill the second or third one? He should be the emperor.
, I dare not even close my eyes when I sleep... Someone, please suppress this guy who knows how to talk, beat him up, and throw him into prison."
He shouted angrily.
Sitting on the dragon chair, Yelu Dilie stroked the patterns on the chair with his hands, with a bit of unwillingness in his eyes.
Regarding the Khitan throne, Yelv Dilie always felt that it was in his pocket.
Because his elder brother Yelujing was not fond of women, he claimed that he was physically weak and would be bored by women. After he ascended the throne and became emperor, although there were many harems, he never had a single one. All those who served him were eunuchs.
Since this brother has no descendants, it is natural for brothers to succeed to each other.
He is the fourth child, and the third child has been dead for many years. There is a second brother above him. The second brother, Taiping King Yelu Sage, was charged with treason. Even though Yelujing thought of brotherhood and spared him, allowing him to perform meritorious service.
Guarding the border. But there is no reason to allow a person with a history of rebellion to inherit the throne.
For some reason, in Yelu Dilie's mind, he was the first successor to Yelu Jing after a hundred years.
As long as his eldest brother Yelujing dies, he will take over without hesitation.
As a result, everyone was expecting Yelujing to die, and Yelubishe, who was one size younger than him, took the lead...
How can Yelu Dilie bear it...
He actually had the nerve to come in front of him and express his righteousness.
But when he thought about the prospects carefully, Yelu Dilie frowned badly. Datong in Xijing was somewhat lacking in supplies, which was far inferior to Yelu Bishe who had Linhuang in Beijing, Dading in Zhongjing, and Liaoyang in Tokyo.
If we really want to fight, I am afraid that the odds are against me and the future is bleak...
Yelu Dilie thought about it carefully and hesitated, so he called Yelu Haisi and Xiao Daqian.
Yelu Dilie has long coveted the throne and has cultivated many confidants overtly and covertly. Yelu Haisi and Xiao Dagan are his most trusted right and left-hand men.
General Yelu Dilie explained Han Deqing's purpose of coming in detail.
Yelu Haisi immediately expressed his position: "How can a regicide be worthy of being our emperor of the Liao Dynasty?"
When Yelu Dilie was drinking, he promised him that he would be the king of Nanyuan.
Now?
If we really decide that Yelu will be photographed and return the king of Nanyuan, it is hard to say whether he will survive.
Who can guarantee that the new emperor will not liquidate the old generals?
Xiao Dagan also placed his treasure on Yelu Dilie and could not retreat, saying: "Your Majesty, Yu Qing, you are Yelu Bishe's elder brother. How can a younger brother directly proclaim the emperor over his elder brother? Yu Li, Yelu Bishe
If someone gets the throne improperly and secures the throne, he will inevitably fear that others will imitate his behavior. Therefore, people like your Majesty, who are qualified to inherit the throne, will be on guard. At the least, they will lose their freedom, and at worst, they will die in an unknown manner, as was the case with the late emperor."
Many times, things happen that cannot be controlled by one person.
It is decided together by a group of people around you.
Yelu Dilie was originally dissatisfied, but because of the huge gap in strength, he was a little shaken. He let his confidants say this and strengthened his belief, saying: "You are right, damn the righteousness, we can't hand over our lives."
If you give it to others, you will end up dying inexplicably."
As he said this, he wondered: "It's just that Yelvbishe took the lead. In terms of strength, we are not as good as Yaodi. The most important thing is that we are short of salt and many things. Without the support of Shangjing, it will be difficult to continue."
Xiao Dagan glanced at Yelu Dilie and said: "We can join forces with King Taiping Yelu Sage. King Taiping has been guarding the northwest. He has close contacts with Shatuo and Zubu (Mongolia). If we join forces with them, there will be
A battle of strength. Then, my subordinate is willing to go south to Bianjing for the master, saying that the Central Plains will open up mutual trade..."
Yelu Dilie frowned a little.
There is no problem in joining forces with the second brother Yelu Sage.
But I feel a little uncomfortable working with Zhongyuan.
As a Khitan, I still have great hostility towards the Central Plains.
Xiao Dagan said sincerely: "Without the support of the Central Plains, the puppet emperor does not need to send troops, and the material blockade alone can trap us to death. Contact with the Central Plains is just a stopgap measure, mutual use. As long as we are strong enough,
You can cut off contact with them at any time. Does your Majesty remember the story of Li Tang? Li Tang surrendered to the Turks in exchange for the security of the rear, and the Tang Dynasty came into being. Your Majesty does not need to surrender to the Central Plains, as long as the mutual trade is opened. Use our cattle and horses
, in exchange for their salt, iron and tea leaves!"