Chapter 55: The Affair of Western Xia
"When Bang Ni Ding Guo Xing was in Renzong, the first lord Li Yuanhao was the ...... of the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei clan of the Northern Wei Dynasty" In the lobby of Murong Mansion, Qin Guan paced Fang Bu with his hands behind his back like an old scholar to popularize the basic knowledge of Western Xia to everyone in the hall.
How did he know that before he finished speaking, Murong Fu had already interrupted him. "Li Yuanhao's ancestor Tuoba Sigong is a member of the party, and Tang Xizong was awarded the title of difficult festival to guard Xiazhou, and the surname was Li. My Great Song Dynasty inherited the legal system of the Tang Dynasty, and Western Xia should have been under the jurisdiction of my Great Song Dynasty, and Li Bingchang, the lord of the Xia State, was just too guarded by my Great Song Dynasty and was insignificant. After Li Yuanhao rebelled against the Song Dynasty and pretended to be the Xianbei tribe of the Northern Wei Dynasty, he just wanted to suppress my Great Song Dynasty in the legal system. β
The seed master was stunned when he heard this, and couldn't help but say: "The envoy of the Xia Kingdom presented me with the founding letter of the Great Song Dynasty......
"Li Yuanhao's general trend has been achieved, and anti-Song self-reliance has become a fact. Mo said that what is written in the national book is the descendant of the Xianbei tribe, that is, the descendant of the Tang family, and my Great Song Dynasty is helpless to take him. Murong glanced at him again, as if he was dissatisfied with his innocence. After all, countries rely on strength to speak, and politics is just a fig leaf. β
The Seed Master Dao was in the ranks, and his words naturally sounded joyful, and he immediately laughed out loud. "Murong, be cautious! If the ministers in the court hear this, it will be difficult to clean up! "After laughing for a while, I sighed gloomily." Xia Guo sat big, after all, my Great Song soldiers were incompetent, and they never got rid of this disaster to share the worries of the monarch's father. β
The seed master blamed himself like this, Murong Fu only smiled, and his expression was full of coldness.
On the contrary, Su Zhe was honest and knowledgeable, and persuaded in a low voice: "When Emperor Zhenzong was in power, he gave Xia, Sui, Yin, You, and Jing five states to Zhao Baoji, and later Lingzhou fell to Pei Ji Pei and was martyr......ed." At that time, the ancestor of the family was only in the year of the general horn, Su Zhe shook his head and sighed. "This matter has nothing to do with the little general. What's more, the Li family has been here for many years, and my Great Song has already lost the lead. β
Su Zhe lived in Murong's house for more than half a month, and Murong Fu had always treated him respectfully. Unexpectedly, this time, he actually retorted: "The Li family took advantage of the chaos in the Central Plains at the end of the Tang Dynasty to steal the land of the five states, and he was known for not being righteous, and he always dared to only claim to be a feudal town. Emperor Tai/Zu was eloquent and strategic, because the national strength of the Great Song Dynasty had not been restored, so he was allowed to be hereditary. As long as the coming day is long, the descendants of the Li family will be pushed and the land of the five states will be taken without a fight. It's a pity that people are not as good as heaven. Emperor Taizong did not know that the military affairs were biased and he was very happy, and after succeeding to the throne, he overthrew the policy of Emperor Tai/Zu and moved the Li family to Bianjing, but he ran away from Li Jiqian. After that, Li Jiqian went left and right between Song and Liao, regained the land of Wuzhou and sent a large army to surround Lingwu City. Emperor Taizong sent the Fifth Route Army to attack him, but they were all defeated. The status of monarch and minister between the Great Song Dynasty and Li Jiqian ceased to exist as early as when Li Jiqian first rebelled against the Song Dynasty, and the so-called Emperor Zhenzong cut the land of the five states, and Li Jiqian changed his name to Zhao Baoji after Li Jiqian's retribution to the Great Song Dynasty, which is just another fig leaf. Until Li Yuanhao established himself as the emperor, the lands he occupied in Xia, Yin, Sui, You, Jing, Ling, Hui, Sheng, Gan, Liang, Gua, Sha, and Su were all stolen by the Great Song Dynasty. β
Su Zhe subconsciously skipped Murong Fu's slander of Emperor Taizong, and only said: "I don't mean that Mingshi knows everything about the old affairs of this Xia Kingdom, so this land of five mountains should be my Great Song Dynasty." β
Murong Fu nodded and replied: "The Li family was originally a traitor and a rebellious minister, and it was helpless for the Great Song Dynasty to allow him to stand on his own. Now that the soldiers of our Song Army have taken back their homeland with their lives, if they are reversed by him again, they will lose face. If, as Sima Xianggong said, he recognized that the land of Wuqi belonged to the Xia Kingdom, it would be even more humiliating to himself! "In the original history, in the matter of whether to return the land of Wuqi to Western Xia, Su Zhe supported Sima Guang. But now, Murong Fu obviously would never let him do this.
When the seed master came to see Murong Fu, he originally asked him for advice. He didn't want the battle for the legal system in just these five lands to be traced back to the root of the stinky and long, he was dizzy when he heard it, and couldn't help sighing: "I shouldn't have ceded the land to the Xia Kingdom in the first place, so that this situation is now!" β
Song Zhenzong was weak by nature, and if it weren't for the Prime Minister Kou Zhunli, the prime minister of the alliance, to force Zhenzong to conquer himself, I am afraid that the Northern Song Dynasty would have become the Southern Song Dynasty at that time. He ceded the land of Wuzhou to create a fait accompli, and he didn't want to raise swords again, and exchanged the people's land for his own safety. Later, his son Emperor Renzong did the same, and recognized that Ling, Hui, Sheng, Gan and other states belonged to Xia, so that this righteous name actually belonged to Western Xia, and only then did the Western Xia envoy ask the Great Song Dynasty for the strange things of the land of Wuqi.
However, in front of this hall full of loyal ministers and martyrs, Murong Fu was really embarrassed to complain about the emperors after Song Taizong one by one, so he smiled helplessly: "I once heard a story about a Lai Han named Ah Q in the village, who was beaten by the bullies in the village for no reason while walking in the field. Ah Q was beaten to the ground, his nose was blue and his face was swollen, and he naturally hated in his heart, but he was afraid of the bully and didn't dare to retaliate, so he had to laugh at himself, 'My son beat me!' After saying it a few times, he was complacent and felt that he had taken advantage of it. This is the so-called, spiritual victory method. β
As soon as Murong Fu's story was finished, everyone in the hall burst into laughter, pointing at him and laughing and scolding: "Yin damage!" Spiteful! Not a thing! β
After laughing for a while, Su Zhe suddenly sighed and said solemnly: "I'm going to see Sima Xianggong now, this Manchu Dynasty civil and military can't let people think of Lai Han as Lai Han to fight and scold if he wants, where does the national body exist?" With that, he got up and hurried away.
Seeing this, Qin Guan also stood up and said: "I'll go back and flip through the history books, trace the roots of the court meeting, and explain the belonging of these five places!" β
Seed Master Dao watched the figures of the two disappear outside the door, turned his head to Murong and asked, "Can Master Xiao Su really convince Sima Xianggong?" Before the words fell, he saw Murong Fuzheng looking at him with a smile. The eyes were cold and intimidating, and they taught him to feel furious in his heart. Seed Master Dao hurriedly lowered his head and repeated in a dejected manner what Murong Fu had said to him countless times. "It's me who is too naΓ―ve!"
Murong Fu nodded with satisfaction, and said leisurely: "This quotation from the classics and dropped the book bag was originally the favorite of the rotten Confucian scholars, you are a rude and uncivilized martial artist, so don't join in the fun." Tomorrow's court meeting, this battle of orthodoxy will first let the civil officials debate. Let the seed of the Jing take advantage of the chaos to fight the Taiping Fist, and first turn this court discussion into a war of attrition. β
Thinking of Sima Guang's white beard, the seed master couldn't help but smile.
But obviously, Murong Fu would never let Sima Guang go lightly just because he was already sixty years old. "When the ministers fight for a few days, Sima Xianggong fights the ministers and says that there are invincible opponents all over the world, let's have some dry goods!" I saw him casually open a map that had been placed on the bookcase in the morning.
Seed Master Dao received Murong Fu's guidance, and he was ready to catch Sima Guang off guard, and left in a hurry. And Deng Baichuan, who came with him, was left behind by Murong Fu.
Deng Baichuan, who didn't know why, followed Murong Fu to the study, and waited in silence in the room for a long time before he heard Murong Fu ask softly in a casual tone: "How long has Li Yanzong's family been dead?" β
Murong Fu asked this question, Deng Baichuan's face was pale as if he had been struck by lightning, and he immediately knelt down, and only pleaded guilty: "The subordinates are guilty, and the subordinates deserve to die!" β
Murong Fu, who had been looking at the long sword hanging on the wall with his back to Deng Baichuan, never looked back, allowing Deng Baichuan to kneel. As if it had only been a moment after a long time, Murong Fu suddenly smiled coldly and said in a low voice: "What is the crime? β
Deng Baichuan's face changed several times, and he couldn't answer for a while. Two years ago, Murong Fu arranged for Gongye Qian to go to Western Xia, and he was originally planned to be recommended by Li Yanzong to join the Yipintang of Western Xia. Gongye was afraid that once Li Yanzong returned to his homeland, he would report to the officials, so he simply killed Li Yanzong and his family, and used disguise techniques to top Li Yanzong's identity. This matter was not known until Gongye Qian first transmitted the news to Deng Baichuan according to Murong Fu's instructions, and Deng Baichuan did not know about it. Gongye begged Deng Baichuan to hide it for him, but Deng Baichuan remembered the brotherly love and finally agreed. At this moment, Murong Fuxing asked him to admit that the murder was the hand of Gongye's subordinates, and he was just helping to conceal it, and he felt that it was quite unspeakable to shirk responsibility.
"I know that when I let Li Yanzong go back, you all thought I was a woman's kindness. But even today, I still dare to say that Li Yanzong will never dare to betray if he lives for a day! "The situation in Stockholm, Murong Fu knows that he can't understand with Deng Baichuan. Li Yanzong is the sworn enemy of the Western Xia clan and the Great Song Dynasty, he deserves to die, and his family may not be innocent. But as long as he thought that the reason why he would be destroyed was only because Gongye Qian felt that it was not safe to keep Li Yanzong, Murong Fu really couldn't suppress the anger in his heart. "I arranged for Gongye Qian to stay with Li Yanzong, just to find him a helper, so that Li Yanzong could do things for him according to his orders, so as to ensure his safety. But instead of appreciating it, you are even more disobedient to hide the truth from me! Deng Baichuan, you are so bold! Murong Fu roared angrily, and instantly drew his sword and pointed at Deng Baichuan. If it weren't for the fact that Gongyeqian's official position was too high, which aroused Murong Fu's suspicion, I was afraid that Deng Baichuan would hide it from Gongyeqian for the rest of his life.
Deng Baichuan stared at the tip of the sword against his throat, and he didn't even dare to swallow a mouthful of saliva, only to feel that the bitter chill emanating from the blade almost froze his whole body into ice. Deng Baichuan is also a person who practices martial arts, and with Murong Fu's sword, he already understands that Murong Fu's martial arts are far above him. Mo said that he didn't dare to resist, even if he dared to resist, he would never be lucky.
However, Murong Fu didn't want to kill Deng Baichuan. After a while, he put his sword into its sheath and commanded, "Get up." "As a successful leader, Murong Fu had already understood in his previous life that it was foolish to be angry and lose his temper for the loss of a fait accompli. On the contrary, it is the management, system and employment problems exposed in this loss that really deserve attention. Two years have passed, and Murong Fu is no longer the weak child who killed people and vomited back then. Li Yanzong's whole family died unjustly, but from the perspective of a superior person, since they are dead, they are worthless, and it is not worth expanding the losses for them.
"The subordinates don't dare." Deng Baichuan didn't get up, he had never seen Murong Fu so angry as he was today.
Murong Fu saw that he didn't dare to get up and was no longer reluctant, turned back and sat back on the table, and said in a deep voice: "Second Brother Gongye is unruly and has always been very assertive, so I won't talk about him for the time being." But you, Deng Baichuan, you are the head of my Murong clan's four generals, and you are my Murong Fu's right-hand man, but even you treat me like a yellow-mouthed child! Deng Baichuan, do you still have a son like me in your eyes? You four brothers, can I still send Murong Fu and can I trust it? β
Deng Baichuan refused to tell the truth for the sake of his brother's righteousness, but now that Murong Fu was talking so seriously, he didn't dare to hide it anymore, and hurriedly said: "Son, my four brothers are loyal to Gongzi and Murong Clan, heaven and earth can be learned!" The killing of Li Yanzong's entire family was irreparable when his subordinates knew about it. The second brother was afraid that his son would punish him, and begged his subordinates to hide it for him, but his subordinates were confused for a while...... The third brother and the fourth brother don't know anything about this matter, please find out! β
"Hmm...... It turned out that the second brother of Gongye begged you to hide it, and you obeyed. Murong Fu responded unhurriedly, his tone was mediocre and he couldn't distinguish joy and anger.
Deng Baichuan was an honest man, and he couldn't hear the deep meaning of Murong Fu's words, but only faintly felt that the word "from" was meaningful, and he didn't dare to answer for a while.
"Second brother Gongye begs you, because he is afraid that I will punish him; You say yes, but for what? "Deng Baichuan is so stubborn, Murong Fu is impatient to play dumb riddles with him again, so he simply gets straight to the point." Although Gongye Qian said that he was bold and reckless, he was still afraid of me. Deng Baichuan, but you have the courage to treat me unfaithfully! β
Deng Baichuan finally got enlightened, slammed his head on the ground, and said in horror: "My subordinates are guilty!" β
Murong Fu sighed softly, how could he not know the brotherhood between the four generals? This kind of brotherly righteousness, he naturally admires, but in order to achieve great things, he must emphasize that everyone must be loyal to him before being loyal to his brother! What's more, Gongye Qian acted ruthlessly and unscrupulously, and Murong Fu really didn't want Deng Baichuan and the other three to mix with him again, which would ruin his temperament. "The people who are lurking at the border and are responsible for liaising with the second brother of Gongye, you can hand them all over. From now on, you will be at ease to accumulate and make progress under the guidance of the cultivation strategy, and you don't have to meddle in other things! β
The Murong family's industries are getting bigger and bigger, and sooner or later these huge industries will coalesce into an eye-popping force. If Deng Baichuan wants to develop in the army with peace of mind, it will undoubtedly make him gradually marginalized in the Murong clan. However, Deng Baichuan is upright and does not have so many selfish scheming, he only feels that he should be punished for his guilt. "Master Xie."
Murong Fu saw that he had no resentment, so he comforted him again: "Several of your brothers are looking at you, you must be thoughtful in your actions in the future, don't let me down again!" Get up. β
This time, Deng Baichuan didn't dare to let Murong Fu urge him anymore, so he hurriedly stood up and said cautiously: "Gongzi, Gongye Qian is also ......."
Murong Fu waved his hand and said resolutely: "I will discuss this matter with Gongye, you don't have to ask." Get out! β
Deng Baichuan resignedly replied, and didn't dare to say more. He originally thought that Murong Fu would not say anything serious about Gongye Qian, and he would not be severely punished in the future. But I don't understand that the superior is very disappointed in some people, that is, not only do they ignore it, but they also want to give it up.
Pushing open the door, he saw Qiao Feng standing outside the door with an uncertain expression. Qiao Feng's martial arts are strong, he stood outside the door for a long time, and Murong Fu never noticed it, let alone Deng Baichuan.
Seeing Qiao Feng appear here, the two of them didn't know how much they had listened to, Deng Baichuan was obviously taken aback, and looked at Qiao Feng and turned his head to look at Murong Fu again, and it took a long time to squeeze out a sentence: "Son, ......."
"Brother Deng, you should step back first." Murong Fu commanded lightly, just staring at Qiao Feng.
Deng Baichuan saw that the atmosphere of the two was weird, and he couldn't intervene, so he had to sigh and retreat.
Qiao Feng looked directly at Murong Fu, walked into the study step by step, and said word by word: "I went to the 'Jinlin Building' today to see Li Yanzong, and when I tried his martial arts, I found that it was Gongye Qian. Li Yanzong is a member of the Western Xia clan, and it is not easy for Gongye Qian to disguise him. Unless Li Yanzong's entire family is killed, it is common for 'Li Yanzong' to be deeply stimulated and his temperament and habits have changed. β
Murong Fu didn't speak, only looked at Qiao Feng deeply.
"I wanted to come and ask if you knew, but I also heard what you said to Deng Baichuan." Speaking of this, Qiao Feng couldn't help but smile to himself. Obviously, it makes no difference whether Murong Fu knows it or not. Recalling the scene of drinking and talking on the battlefield with Murong Fu two years ago, Qiao Feng finally couldn't bear it anymore. "Murong, when did you become like this?"