"Father." Zhao Kuangzan stepped forward and squatted in front of the couch.

"I'm back." Zhao Yanshou looked weak, and when he saw his son, his body was obviously relaxed.

Stretched out his hand towards him, Zhao Kuangzan took advantage of the situation to hold it, Zhao Yanshou's hand was a little cold, and asked with concern: "Your body ......"

"Zhang Mengchen is gone!" Zhao Yanshou shook his head, his eyes were sad, and his weak tone was full of emotion, and there was a hint of sadness: "He didn't survive this summer after all!" ”

Zhao Yanshou's words are not only sad for Zhang Li, but also for himself. As he spoke, he sighed with emotion: "I don't know how many days I can live as a father!" ”

Hearing his words, Zhao Kuangzan felt something, and the worry on his face became stronger, but he still tried to calm down his emotions and comforted: "Father only needs to recuperate well, and he will definitely be able to live a long and peaceful life!" ”

"My body, I know!" Zhao Yanshou's breath was a little hot, and he said slowly: "Zhang Mengchen is a good talent, if he helped you, you could save a lot of trouble." It's a pity that he actually walked in front of me, but what's wrong. ”

Zhao Kuangzan was silent.

Closing his eyes slightly and taking a few deep breaths, Zhao Yanshou asked, "How are the Khitans moving?" ”

"The Xi rebellion in western Liaoning, the Khitan cavalry army, should be used to quell the rebellion, and there should be no intention of invading the south for the time being." Mentioning this, Zhao Kuangzan immediately responded, reassuring his father's heart.

In the past year, there has been no peace in the Khitan, and there have been more than rebellions, all of which are the sequelae caused by the defeat of the southern kingdom and the change of the throne last year. Although Yelu Ruan successfully ascended to the throne with the support of a group of nobles, the situation he faced was not much better than that of Liu Chengyou's side, but the strength in his hands was stronger.

Under such circumstances, Yelu Ruan continued to suppress the aristocratic ministers and tribes of Taizong Yelu Deguang's lineage, and promoted private individuals, which made the core of the Liao State divided into many nobles, and there were many disobedient nobles, coupled with the difference in governing concepts, which made the Khitan domestic rebellion continuous.

In addition, the domestic economy collapsed, famine broke out, and the ethnic groups attached to the Khitan became unstable, including the Bohai homeland, which was in turmoil from time to time. If the Hu people talk about rebellion, they are not far behind compared to today's Chinese feudal towns.

In the Han Dynasty, Liu Chengyou was like a tinkerer, sealing and filling in the gaps, and the Liao Emperor Yelu Ruan in the north was not the same. It's just that under the decades of operation of Yelu Abaoji's father and son, even though he was hit hard last year, the foundation is still there. Yelu Ruan still has a strong strength in his hands, which can give him more confidence to gradually eliminate those troubles, and he still has the strength to fight against Youzhou.

That is, in the case of internal power tilting and constant constraints, the Yan military can take a breath.

However, Zhao Yanshou's expression was not a little relaxed, and he was still worried: "Don't be afraid of summer, only autumn!" ”

Zhao Kuangzan understood what his father meant, if the Hu people moved their troops, they could take the autumn season of high horse fat, and at that time, Youyan was busy with the autumn harvest. Like the imperial court, the military and political affairs of Youzhou are not in a hurry to do agricultural affairs, and they are in a border place, facing the harassment of Hu Qi at any time, and it is even more difficult to farm.

"I have ordered the fort in the north to closely monitor the movements of the Khitans, so as not to take advantage of them!" Zhao Kuangzan said.

Although Zhao Yanshou is sick, his mind is obviously still clear, and he hinted: "Although the external troubles are serious, they are still waiting for him, and the internal worries can be all in front of him." Youyan is also in an eventful autumn! ”

"Father heard?" Zhao Kuangzan asked.

"Help me up!" After giving a command, Zhao Yanshou sat up and said: "The people's hearts are unstable, the army's hearts are fluctuating, public opinion is surging, and how can I be at peace when I am on the couch for my father!" ”

"The hearts of men are scattered." Zhao Kuang sighed in admiration, and his handsome face was a little bitter: "Recently, in the army, rumors have been spreading, although the son has ordered a ban, but it has little effect. If it is not rectified, it will only be afraid of change! ”

"Those people can't stand it!" Zhao Yanshou's voice was pale, and his tone was full of contempt: "His generation is ugly, short-sighted, ignorant of the general situation, the current situation is difficult, and it is inevitable that there will be dissenting thoughts!" ”

Zhao Yanshou pointed out that he was naturally a part of the generals and colonels in the Yan army, and most of them were military bureaucratic landlords who had risen since the "Yan" period, and that was not a weak force. Previously, the Khitans relied on their generation to rule the land of Youyan.

Last year, the situation changed drastically, the contradictions between Hu and Han broke out, and his generation was forced by the general trend to join the cause of resisting Liao in a "confused" way. In the early days, especially in the looting of the Hu people in Youzhou, they made great profits.

But in the confrontation with the Liao army in the next nearly a year, life was not easy. The casualties of the troops, the desolation of the land, and the flight of tenants can be described as heavy losses. Compared with the previous days under the rule of the Khitans, the gap is more than a star and a half.

In addition, the people's livelihood in Youzhou is withering, and the situation is becoming more and more dangerous, and the other generation knows in their hearts that the Khitan people are strong, so the grievances accumulate, and there are signs of eruption. National interests, national righteousness, and the contradictions between Hu and Han are no longer a big problem in the eyes of their generation......

They don't want to think about it, can such a blood feud be eliminated in a short time? The people of Liaoxi and Liaodong who have not yet withdrawn are like cattle and horses at this time as Hu people's envoys, if the Khitans get Youzhou again, what will happen to their generations? I look at it, I'm afraid it's not as good as a wild man in the deep mountains and bad waters! Zhao Yanshou's tone was filled with anger.

"There are so many mediocre people in the world, there are more contemptible generals and colonels in the army, the world is unpredictable, and how many people can see the current situation clearly to get a glimpse of the future." Zhao Yanshou sighed, a little sad.

After gasping for several breaths, Zhao Yanshou slowly slowed down, suddenly looked at his son, and said solemnly to him in a serious tone: "Kuang Zan, it's still the same sentence, the other generation is uncertain, you must be firm, don't be disturbed by it, and do things at both ends of the head." The Khitan people hate my father and son deeply, if Youyan is lost, they may be slaves, but my Zhao family can only die and be wiped out. ”

This scene is a bit funny, when he went north, Zhao Yanshou had the mind of the two ends of the first rat and the left and right, but now he has educated his son with this.

"My son knows."

"It is no longer in the Khitan, and it must be backed by the Han court. Although the Han Dynasty is not very stable, I see that the Son of Heaven, although he is young, is not a thing in the pool, breaking the Khitan, seeking Youyan, since his succession, he has also shown the posture of a hero. ”

"He wants to use my Zhao family and control Youyan to fight against the Khitan, and he will definitely support us vigorously."

"One more thing you have to keep in mind. Youyan lost the danger of losing the north, Hu rode in and out wantonly, although the city was large and strong, it was difficult to resist the Khitan for a long time. If its army goes out, and the Han court is unable to go north, Youzhou can keep the rules, and if it can't abandon the rules, lead the army and civilians to retreat south, and be sure to control the army. ”

"If the Emperor of the Han Dynasty can successfully revitalize the dynasty, strengthen the country, and encourage the soldiers, he will have the intention of going north in the future, and he will rely on the Zhao family and the Yan army. If his talent and virtue are insufficient, or if there are great changes in the Central Plains, then he can still take advantage of Youyan's military and civilian affairs to seek another meritorious career......"

This conversation, when you say it, you have the feeling of explaining what is going on. Seeing that the old father was holding on to his sick body and saying earnestly, Zhao Kuangzan's nose couldn't help but be sour, expressed his understanding, and persuaded: "Father should take a good rest and recuperate, and the affairs of Youzhou will be dealt with by himself." ”

Under Zhao Kuangzan's service, Zhao Yanshou lay down again, slowed down, looked at Zhao Kuangzan, and ordered: "Zhang Mengchen's funeral, you can't be ambiguous, you go to Zhang's Mansion in person to help prepare to show respect." ”

Zhao Kuangzan was slightly stunned, although Zhang Li's reputation is high, but after all, it has become ancient, with the current tense situation in Youzhou, at an important juncture, he should win people's hearts, stabilize the situation, and grasp the military and political power.

Obviously understanding Zhao Kuangzan's suspicions, Zhao Yanshou added: "Pass on my order, all military commanders and generals and colonels will go to Zhang's mansion to offer condolences and see off Judge Zhang." Later, I will personally go to mourn Zhang Mengchen! ”

"But your body ...... That's it! Zhao Kuangzan said subconsciously, but soon, a touch of deep thought appeared on his face, and he stared at his father: "Does father have other plans?" ”

Seeing his alertness, Zhao Yanshou comforted him, breathed a sigh of relief, and said in a calm tone: "Yan Jun, you can't be chaotic, and you can't be chaotic either." I have to take advantage of the fact that the situation is still safe, and I still have a breath to clear up some troubles for you. ”