In the late autumn of the third year of Xuanren, the temperature in the north was very low, and the leaves of the broad-leaved forest fell out. The weather is getting colder, which reminds Guo Shao of the ice and snow when he set out on the expedition, and it is almost a year in the blink of an eye.

At this time, Yang Ye occupied Yunzhou, Gao Yanyu occupied Wuzhou, and Liu Renzhan occupied Pingzhou, and the land of clouds had been decided; Guo Shao also heard that Xiao Siwen had coerced Ye Luxian to enter Beijing. Hundreds of thousands of Zhou troops gathered in the north, and it cost a lot of money without fighting, and Guo Shao had already conceived the idea of a class teacher.

The eunuch Wang Zhong entered, bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, Zuo Fuzheng asked to see him, he seems to have seen a Khitan envoy, and he estimated that he came to talk about this." ”

Guo Shao said: "Tell him to come in." ”

Wang Zhong took two steps back, stopped talking, and finally bent down and whispered, "Slave maid...... The slave didn't know that the Bai family was Lu Niangzi's mother before. Damn it......"

"There's nothing rude about me." Guo Shao said quietly.

After a while, Zuo You, who was wearing a red round-necked robe, entered and held an open envelope with both hands: "Xiao Siwen, Prime Minister of Liao, sent an envoy to write a letter to His Majesty." Your Majesty, please take a look. ”

The minister had apparently read the letter, what the emperor had allowed to do.

Zuo You first pulled out the letter from it and unfolded it, and then handed it to Guo Shao. Guo Shao saw that it was not a state letter, but he only mentioned a private matter, saying that his daughter could not be taken away in Youzhou, and asked the emperor of Zhou if he had seen it. said that his daughter was young and ignorant, and hoped that the emperor of Zhou would be tolerant.

"Xiao Siwen is on the rise, and he is the prime minister, and the prime minister of Liao has a lot of power." Guo Shao said casually, "This guy is a Khitan, and the calligraphy of the man actually looks very decent......"

Zuo You does not comment on calligraphy, because Guo Shao's handwriting is not very good, and the best advantage is that it is easy to recognize.

Zuo You said: "Xiao Siwen may regard his daughter as the pearl in his palm, but compared with the Liao dynasty and the Xiao family's life, it is not so important. Now that Xiao Siwen has the heart to send someone to mention his daughter, and he can go out of the Liao country smoothly, the minister thinks that Xiao Siwen has controlled the scene in Shangjing. ”

Guo Shao nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Zuo You's statement.

He once again affirmed that since Xiao Siwen suffered a big loss in Zhuozhou, he really underestimated this person. Xiao Siwen's tactics are not very clever, but other abilities seem to be not small!

A short letter, but only a few words, but Zuo You also has a lot of inferences based on this, he continued: "Zhou and Liao were originally old enemies, the casualties of the major battles are not counted, and the blood feud is not exaggerated, and the Liao State has just lost a large piece of land in Youyun. At this time, Xiao Siwen's words in the letter were quite kind.

The minister thought that Xiao Siwen was a person who knew the current affairs and did not act rashly, and thought that it was not appropriate for Liao to start a war again at this time, and intended to ease relations with the Great Zhou. ”

Guo Shao said: "The country is based on practical interests, but it is different from personal enmity. He showed a hint of a smile, "But there is always a difference between honor and disgrace, if we negotiate peace with the Liao State now, it will be much better than when they use troops to seek peace." ”

"Your Majesty is wise." Zuo Yu bowed.

Guo Shao pondered for a moment and cleared up the thoughts in his heart: whether it is the Great Zhou or the Liao State, the primary purpose of the war is not to destroy the other party and kill them all, but to survive and weaken the threat. Now the Liao State is unwilling to go all the way to the end of the black spell, and Guo Shao is also unwilling to ......

First of all, the Liao State has largely stabilized its position, and if a strong foreign enemy threatens its homeland at this time, people will survive together, and perhaps external forces will promote the reintegration of the Liao State.

Secondly, the Great Zhou Dynasty was only a preliminary unification, the national strength was limited, and the Northern Expedition had already cost a lot. If we continue to mobilize our troops deep into enemy territory, will we still be able to afford the country's financial strength?

Of course, the most important thing is that even if there is a big defeat in Youzhou and internal turmoil, the strength of the east and west is still very strong. Zhou Jun rode out of the country to fight, and it was a big risk to say whether he could win or not, anyway. In case of a big defeat and a big loss of strength if you are not careful, it will simply outweigh the losses.

Guo Shao estimated that few people were really willing to rush out of Yanshan to launch an offensive now.

He immediately said: "Zuo Fuzheng's intention is to advocate calming down the return of the Gan Ge class to the dynasty?" ”

Zuo Yu hurriedly bowed and said: "The words of the minister's family, major matters still need to be decided by His Majesty." ”

"Then let's prepare the class teacher." Guo Shao slapped the arm of the chair, which was an understatement. That posture and tone, as if someone said that it made sense, and he did it as soon as he slapped his head.

Zuo You bowed his hand.

Guo Shao said again: "Zuo Fuzheng wait a minute, since you have seen the Khitan messenger, I will arrange for my reply to be sent to Xiao Siwen in a while." ”

"Whoa." Zuo You made a look of patient waiting.

Unexpectedly, Guo Shao picked up the pen of the inkstone on the coffee table and wrote a sentence on the paper: You don't have to worry about it.

Zuo Yu hurriedly picked up the paper that had not yet dried, as if holding a valuable and fragile object, and he thanked him and retired.

Guo Shao sat on the chair for a while, remembering that he had wanted to do a lot of things before, but they were all postponed because he put the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun first. Now that my wish has come true, I feel that everything is complicated, and I don't know what to do for a while.

However, he soon remembered that he was still very young, had a lot of time, and was rich and powerful, and he could completely slow down. My heart will be comfortable for a while, I feel calm and down-to-earth in everything, it's time to let go of the courage to do what I once wanted to do!

The assassination of Yelu Jing, the lord of Liao, did shock Guo Shao, who was also the emperor, at first. But soon he relaxed a little, and Yelujing's situation was much worse than his current situation. Guo Shao now has such a high prestige and power, it is difficult for anyone to have the courage and strength to threaten him, not to mention that Guo Shao is not violent to the people around him, even to the humble slaves and maids, except for the sworn enemies who fought with him for power before, almost no one hates him.

…… When the Liao State went to Beijing, although Ye Luxian was only thirteen or fourteen years old, he had just sat on the throne of Khan, and his behavior was already very appropriate. In private, some nobles said that in the end, their parents were the emperor and empress, and they were indeed extraordinary.

The main hall of the slightly obsolete Daliao Palace City, overlooking the grassland on a post, because the power of the Daliao swept the grassland, this hill also has a mysterious reputation. Inside the palace, faintly, it seems that the bloody smell of the previous emperor Yelujing has not completely faded. I don't know how many people have died in this place, and maybe the cracks in the stones are all bloodstains that can't be washed.

The weather in Shangjing is even colder, and before it enters winter, the palace has to be heated by fire. In the firelight, the monarchs and ministers of the Liao State discussed the future of the tribe all day.

After the discussion, the Great Khan summoned Xiao Siwen to face the saint alone. Xiao Siwen was extremely prosperous, and often met and talked with the Great Khan. Ye Luxian, if there is anything, he must ask Xiao Siwen first before making a decision.

Xiao Siwen took out a piece of paper with only one line of words: "Yanyan is in the hands of Blacksmith Guo, he replied." This letter may have been written by Blacksmith Guo himself. ”

Ye Luxian took a look, and first felt that the dignified Zhou lord Guo Blacksmith was not very good at writing, but when he thought about it, Guo Blacksmith was from a lowly martial arts background, and it would be good to be able to write.

The expression on Yeluxian's face was very complicated. This Guo blacksmith's words are not very hostile, and it seems to have a sense of ridicule...... But there was always a sense of humiliation.

Xiao Siwen said: "Yan Yan is just a little lady, Guo Blacksmith shouldn't do anything to her." ”

Ye Luxian said in a deep voice: "He will take Yan Yan ...... It will make Yanyan ......" has a sickly red color on her face.

Xiao Siwen pretended not to understand.

Yelu Xian said: "Ben Khan is now the emperor of Daliao, but he can't keep a Yanyan. ”

Xiao Siwen sighed: "The Great Khan has such a heart for Yanyan, which is already a blessing for her. Xiao Siwen said with a loyal look, "The Great Khan doesn't have to worry about Yanyan for the time being, but now that the Great Liao has lost the clouds, the situation is still dangerous, and the Great Khan should put state affairs first." ”

"It's all those wolf ambitions, after killing my father and mother, taking the throne of my family, and defeating Da Liao so badly!" Ye Lu Xian's face showed hatred, and he turned his head and said with relief, "But now that Xiao Gong and Ye Lu are worried, Da Liao will definitely regain his strength." ”

Xiao Siwen was very helpful when he heard this, "The Xiao family has always been loyal to Da Liao, and the virtuous monarch is in power, and the ministers will not dare to slack off." ”

Yeluxian said: "Then Guo blacksmith occupies my country's land and takes away my Yanyan, one day he will be ashamed!" ”

Xiao Siwen muttered: "The minister thinks that you can't act rashly, Da Liao should sit back and watch the changes for the time being, and it's best to wait for Guo Blacksmith to die." ”

"Blacksmith Guo is so jealous of Gong Xiao?" Jeremiah said.

Xiao Siwen was noncommittal, a large area of Youyun's territory had just been taken away by someone else's use of force, and the rest did not need to be explained, and he was willing to lose.

He said kindly: "Yan Yan is just a daughter of the Xiao family, although she is not a nobleman, she is not important to Guo Blacksmith. If the Great Khan is concerned about Yanyan and allows his ministers to find a way to redeem some cattle and sheep? ”

Ye Luxian frowned and said: "Zhou Guo and Da Liao have been fighting for many years, and Guo Blacksmith is willing to negotiate this matter peacefully?" ”

Xiao Siwen said: "As long as a person wins, he will be generous, not to mention the minister's view of Guo Blacksmith's actions, as long as he gives enough benefits, he is very likely to be willing to exchange." However, Yan Yan was captured and returned, I am afraid that she will not be blessed to marry the Great Khan, and the Great Khan should choose another noble lady......"

Yeluxian immediately said: "As long as she can come back, Ben Khan will never dislike her." ”

Xiao Siwen let out a long sigh when he heard this.

Ye Luxian became the emperor of Da Liao overnight, and he knew that there would be no shortage of beauties to accompany him in the future, but he always felt that Yan Yan was the closest. Yan Yan's pure and unintentional laughter is still in her ears: "Brother Xian, don't be afraid, although I bully you, if others want to bully you, I will always protect you."

"Alas!" Ye Luxian's young and childish face actually showed a sadness that did not match his age.

He was moved for a moment and said, "Redeem Yanyan at any cost!" As soon as she returns, Ben Khan will marry her as queen immediately! ”

Xiao Siwen's eyes lit up, and he immediately bowed: "The minister must do his best." ”

He may already know that the favor that Xiao Sui can get, no other woman can get.