Yun Canglan saw Han Xuandao looking at him, smiled slightly, and continued: "And as far as I know, before General Xiao became the Great General of Shenwei, Taishi Xiao was just a secretary of the ministry, and the Taishi at that time was Ye Jingran of the Ye family...... That is, Ye Wuxun's father. At that time, the Xiao family was in the nine great families of the Yan Kingdom, only because Xiao Taishi was a secretary of the ministry, and there were a group of cultivated officials under him, so he barely lived in the middle, compared to the Ye family, the Wu family and even the Fan family at that time, it was inferior. ”

Han Xuandao stroked his beard, with a slight look of surprise in his eyes, the young man in front of him knew the history of Yan Kingdom in great detail, but he didn't know why he wanted to mention these past events at this time.

The prince of Xihe also looked at Yun Canglan with a smile, obviously in the heart of this prince, he also appreciated this young man very much.

"The rise of the Xiao family is precisely because of the appearance of Xiao Huaiyu." Yun Canglan said slowly: "When Xiao Huaiyu made great achievements at the border pass, the Xiao family in the court also grew stronger day by day. Since then, Xiao Taishi has become the most important courtier of your monarch, and it is rumored that as long as it is an excerpt presented by Xiao Taishi, your monarch will not allow it...... Every time General Xiao's contribution has become a springboard for the growth of the Xiao family, and after Ye Jingran died, Taishi Xiao took the position of Taishi and became the first assistant of the cabinet of your country...... There is Xiao Taishi inside, Xiao Huaiyu outside, and the power of the Xiao family has begun to reach its peak since then."

Han Xuandao smiled and said: "Lord Yun knows so much about the political affairs of my Yan Kingdom, the future life is terrifying, the future life is terrifying."

Yun Canglan arched his hand and smiled kindly: "Lord Han has won the award... It's just that General Xiao's light is too dazzling, and he has always admired famous generals, so he naturally knows a little more about such a character."

"General Xiao...... It is indeed a dragon among men" Han Xuandao sighed: "He has indeed made immortal contributions to my Dayan"

Yun Canglan stared at Han Xuandao's face, his expression became solemn, and he said slowly: "It's just ...... General Xiao's immortal achievement, it's better not to have too much"

Han Xuandao squinted his eyes slightly, his expression was indifferent, he leaned back in the chair, his hands were interlocked, and he stared at Yun Canglan...

"Taishi Xiao did everything possible to prevent me from forming an alliance with your country, and I don't know what I thought." Yun Canglan knew in his heart that at this time, there was no need to hide it, and the Qingguo mission had no time to drag it on, so many words that should have been vague, he no longer played tricks on him today, but said them calmly in this quiet small room, because he knew very well that with Han Xuandao's caution, what was said in this small room would never be heard by anyone else, "He just wants to form an alliance with the Wei State, once Wei Yan forms an alliance, it will be inevitable for me to use troops in Daqing, and Xiao Taishi's purpose is to use troops against Qing... … In fact, in Canglan's view, Xiao Taishi's intention to use troops may not really want to occupy my Daqing territory, but just to give General Xiao a chance to make military achievements."

The prince of Xihe stroked his beard and his head, while Han Xuandao sat quietly like a clock, looking at Yun Canglan intently.

"Why does Taishi Xiao want General Xiao to make military exploits, the purpose is naturally self-evident" Yun Canglan said with a straight face: "It's just because Taishi Xiao gradually feels that their Xiao family is not as secure as before in the court of Yan Kingdom."

Han Xuandao said lightly: "What's unsafe? Xiao Taishi is still Taishi, and Xiao Huaiyu is still Shenwei General...... Nothing has changed."

"The Xiao family hasn't changed, but the Han family has changed" Yun Canglan arched his hand and said: "Forgive Canglan for taking the liberty of being presumptuous, a year ago, it was my Qingguo, and I never thought that Yan Guo would undergo such a huge change in this year...... I didn't expect that the Korean people, under the leadership of Lord Han, were in full swing... In fact, Canglan has always thought that the benevolence and righteousness of the Han people crown the Yan Kingdom, and if Lord Han can become the first assistant of the cabinet, it will really be a blessing for the Yan Kingdom."

Han Xuandao smiled and said, "Lord Yun's eloquent talent has already made Han very admired."

Master Yun looked calm, smiled faintly, and gracefully picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip, and then gently put it down, and continued: "It's just ...... The rise of the Han people, the emergence of talents, and the deep trust of the monarch of your country, this is a celebration and congratulations, but it makes many people in your country uneasy and uncomfortable."

Han Xuandao said with a smile: "If Lord Yun's words are heard by those people who are uncomfortable, they will definitely make you uncomfortable."

Yun Canglan said calmly: "Lord Han, I won't tell you, Canglan has long been ready to deal with all kinds of accidents when he goes to Yan Country this time, even if it is blood splashed Yan Kingdom, it is also for me to throw his head and spill blood, Canglan has no regrets."

The prince of Xihe sighed: "Canglan, it is good to say, this king also has this intention on this trip"

Han Xuandao also appreciated: "Sure enough, it is the offspring of both wisdom and bravery, Qingguo has such a great talent as you, and it really deserves to be a big country in the Central Plains."

"That old lady obviously doesn't want to see Lord Han's family become his opponent... Yun Canglan smiled and said: "Lord Han's family can be described as a prosperous talent, I dare not say that several brothers of Lord Han are all outstanding people in the world, only the sons and nephews of Lord Han, they are all great figures." Moreover, the name of benevolence and righteousness of the Han people is well known to everyone in Yan Kingdom, and with the weight of the monarch of your country, it will not take a few years, Lord Han will definitely endanger the position of Taishi Xiao's first assistant, and Lord Han's family will also become the biggest obstacle for the Xiao family to cover the sky with one hand...... Therefore, if Taishi Xiao wants to prevent such a result from happening, he can only take advantage of this opportunity and use General Xiao's military exploits to re-understand that only his Xiao family can ensure the peace of Yan Kingdom, and only his Xiao family can let the people of Yan State live and work in peace and contentment...... Forgive Canglan for his nonsense, I'm afraid that at that time, even the monarch of your country would think that Yan Country couldn't do without him Xiao Family, let alone Xiao Huaiyu......" Speaking of this, Yun Canglan looked at Han Xuandao and asked calmly: "Canglan dares to ask, when that time comes, where will Lord Han go?" ”

Han Xuandao's expression was indifferent, without the previous smile, and there was even a gloomy look in his eyes, and he said lightly: "My Han family is loyal to the country...... General Xiao has established a meritorious career, and his Xiao family will naturally be favored, and I, Han Xuandao, am just saying congratulations to him, so what can I do? ”

The prince of Xihe finally said: "Lord Han, this king also said something that should not be said, if that time comes, the Xiao family is in full swing and arrogant, I am afraid that the achievements of the Han clan will be wiped out in an instant......" Gazing at Han Xuandao, he said word by word: "Master Xiao, who is proud of the spring breeze, I'm afraid that the Han clan will continue to be brilliant, right?" ”

Han Xuandao sighed: "Lord Wang, Lord Yun, the two of you have spoken today, it is already over。。。。。 If it's someone else, I'm afraid that I'm going to think that you are here to sow discord and divide the harmony of my Dayan ministers" A cold light suddenly shot out of his eyes, looking directly at Yun Canglan, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth: "Lord Yun, when I first saw you, I knew that you were the chief envoy of the Shangjing Garrison Battalion, and Han was really a little surprised. But now it seems that your monarch is really discerning...... With the talent of Lord Yun, it is more than enough to sit in the position of the commander-in-chief of the garrison battalion...... If you look at the fire, you are really a young talent. Merely...... Today, Han has a sentence that really wants to persuade you"

Yun Canglan arched his hand and said: "But please ask Lord Han for advice"

"The edge is too exposed...... It's easy to break" Han Xuandao sighed lightly: "Lord Yun, if the negotiation between you and me fails this time, I will definitely send someone to kill you first...... You are so young, but your scheming is so deep, and your vision is so unique, if you are in a few years, you will be the Qingguo person who is the most threatening to my Dayan, except for Shang Zhongli...... Such a person has become the enemy of my Dayan, and that has to be eliminated."

Yun Canglan was not shocked, and said with a smile: "Fortunately, we are not enemies now... Canglan also hopes...... We must never be enemies"

Han Xuandao smiled faintly, and finally said, "I understand your words." Since that's the case, Lord Yun, what do you want Han to do, just say it"

Yun Canglan got up, bowed deeply to Han Xuandao, and then stood still, Yushu was in the wind, but his expression became serious, and he said: "Lord Han, Canglan understands that the Wei State failed to reach an agreement with your country as he wished, and that is because Lord Han is trying his best to resist, no matter what Lord Han does, Canglan is here to thank you." After a pause, he continued: "You have the interference of Taishi Xiao, and it is not easy for me to successfully form an alliance with your country. And every day of delay, not to mention the loss of border passes, but my Daqing domestic official excerpts drifted into the palace like snowflakes, and it has been a long time, as the prince said today, when we want to talk, I am afraid that there will be no chance. Therefore, Canglan feels that this fact should not be delayed any longer...... Master Han and Master Xiao couldn't hold each other, and Canglan thought that in order to break such a deadlock now, someone had to come forward."

Han Xuandao frowned, as if he had guessed something, but he still asked, "You mean?" ”

"Emperor Yan of your country" Yun Canglan said: "At such a time, the will of the monarch of your country may be able to change the current predicament... Therefore, Canglan implored Lord Han to arrange for Canglan to meet Emperor Yan."

Han Xuandao's brows furrowed, and he didn't speak for a while.

"As long as I can meet Emperor Yan, Canglan is willing to persuade Yan to form an alliance with my Daqing with his incorruptible tongue," Yun Canglan said confidently.

The prince of Xihe immediately said: "Lord Han, if you can arrange an audience with Emperor Yan, this king will definitely have a retribution."

Han Xuandao pondered for a moment, and finally said, "This matter ...... I'll do my best to arrange. ”

In fact, Han Xuandao also knew very well in his heart that now the goals of the Han faction and the Xiao faction were different, and if they continued to talk like this, they would talk for another three or five months, but I was afraid that there would be no progress.

There has to be a way to break this deadlock.

And Yun Canglan came today, undoubtedly finding the right way, and the key now is really on the emperor's side.

Although Han Xuandao vaguely felt that the emperor seemed to be intent on forming an alliance with Qingguo, the imperial family had not clearly stated its attitude all along, which made Han Xuandao unable to determine the emperor's true thoughts...

If Yun Canglan is really used as a stepping stone to knock on the emperor's mind, if the emperor is still hesitating, then Yun Canglan must be able to play a great role, as long as Yun Canglan is really capable of convincing the emperor, then the current impasse will be easily resolved.

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After sending off the prince of Xihe and Yun Canglan, Han Xuandao immediately asked people to go to the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Rites to summon Han Xuanchang, and the two brothers sat down opposite each other in the inner room, and Han Xuandao briefly said today's events.

"Big brother, the people of Wei also went to the Taishi Mansion tonight." Han Xuanchang frowned and said, "Are they also thinking about tricks?" The old fox is cunning and cunning, shouldn't he have any ideas for the people of Wei? ”

Han Xuandao sneered: "He has gained a lot of benefits from the Wei people, I want to see what tricks they have to play."

Han Xuanchang said softly: "Big brother, with the cunning of the old fox, you should also know that the key now is in the Holy Lord...... Will they also have their hearts set on the Holy One? ”

"Hmm" Han Xuandao nodded and said, "No matter what tricks they play, this road, they will definitely take it... Now I'm just worried that the Holy Lord can't withstand the conditions of the Wei people."

"Conditions?"

"Xuanchang, the people of Wei are more minerals and war horses." Han Xuandao sneered: "You don't think that our emperor doesn't want anything. After the Ye and Wu families were executed, Zhao Xiqiao was not idle in Bozhou County...... Several of the officials we settled in were all dismissed by Zhao Xiqiao with excuses...... The officials are in the hands of Su Guanya, and Zhao Xiqiao presented the dismissal fold, which is to one quasi, Zhao Xiqiao is not stupid, he kept a few officials sent by Su Guanya, which was deliberately courted to Su Guanya, the purpose was to borrow Su Guanya's hand to get rid of other expatriate officials...... Then Zhao Xiqiao found a reason for the recall, and Su Guanyale sat in the yamen to give instructions for the recall...... Now, in addition to the few officials who Su Guanya entered, the other important officials in Bozhou County are all descendants of the royal family......"

Han Xuanchang sighed: "Zhao Xiqiao is a dead brain, and it is extremely difficult to win him over."

Han Xuandao said coldly: "Zhao Xiqiao recruited soldiers...... Hehe, that's obviously what the emperor meant. Now there are nearly 10,000 defenders in the two cities of Bozhou County...... It's just poorly equipped. The army of 10,000 people is another sharp blade in the hands of the emperor. If the Wei people put forward conditions and give a large number of war horses and weapons to our emperor, it can just equip his army in Bozhou County......" Speaking of this, Han Xuandao looked at Han Xuanchang with an extremely strange look, "Do you think our emperor can withstand such conditions?" ”

Han Xuanchang thought about it, shook his head and said, "Big brother, I don't think so."

"Oh?"

"The Wei people are going to attack Qingguo now, but I'm afraid that they still lack war horses and weapons" Han Xuanchang said slowly: "The eldest brother negotiated with the Wei people and put forward a request to send five thousand war horses, but the Wei people couldn't agree, so it can be seen that the Wei people don't have too many war horses to send out as conditions...... Then I don't think I'm too generous to the saints, right? ”

Han Xuandao nodded slightly: "You have a point. But...... The world is unpredictable, maybe the saint's appetite is not so big, and one or two thousand war horses can change his mind...... Hey, who knows. Glancing at Han Xuanchang, he suddenly remembered something, and asked, "Yes, I haven't seen Xiao Wu for the past few days, what is he busy with?" ”

Han Xuanchang frowned, pondered for a while, and then said, "Little Five...... Went to Windy Country? ”

When Han Xuandao heard this, his expression immediately turned cold: "When is it?" Why didn't you tell me? ”

"It's been a few days. It's just that the eldest brother is busy negotiating every day, so he didn't tell you. ”

"What is he doing in the Windy Country?"

"Inquire about something." Han Xuanchang said: "I heard that there is a lot of chaos over there in the Wind Country, so Mo'er asked for the will and went to the Wind Country to see what was going on in person."

Han Xuandao's expression was gloomy, and he looked at Han Xuanchang coldly, and after a long time, he said coldly: "If he comes back, let him come to see me quickly...... Even if there is a great thing, come to me at once."

Han Xuanchang was very uncomfortable by Han Xuandao's eyes, but he still nodded and said, "Big brother, I understand"

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ps: 4,000 words big chapter, very coquettish shaking of the head, to see red