The whole hall was shrouded in a sad atmosphere, and the cold spring wind kept pouring in from outside the hall. The gauze curtains swayed and the white candles swayed. Emperor Daxing, Liao Tianshun and Emperor Yelujing lay quietly after being "dressed up".
in between.
In front of the coffin, the clan members and ministers all knelt down neatly wearing sackcloth and mourning. Yelujing's concubines were sobbing incessantly, especially Queen Xiao, who had a gentle temperament and looked even more tender and compassionate.
Xiao was regarded as Yelujing's first wife. She married him when Yelujing was still in the feudal residence. However, due to Yelujing's personal reasons, the relationship between the husband and wife was not close. However, after all, it was her husband who died, and
Having no heirs, even she, the queen, could not help but feel hopeless about the future, confused, and at a loss as to what to do. She could only use tears to release her emotions and express her uneasiness.
But in this solemn atmosphere, the kneeling upper echelons of the Liao Kingdom were no longer thinking about Yelujing lying in the coffin. With the arrival of one person, the palace suddenly became turbulent, attracting everyone's attention.
The King of Nanyuan, Yelv Xiezhen.
After Yelv Xiezhen resigned from the Western Regions and returned to the dynasty, due to his outstanding achievements, he became the King of Nanyuan and was fully responsible for the military and political affairs of the southern Liao Kingdom. At the same time, he succeeded Gao Xun, the Han minister, and stayed in Liaoyang Prefecture in Tokyo. When he learned about the incident in Beijing, there was no delay.
, traveled day and night, rushing back from Liaoyang.
At this time, Yelu Xiezhen's face was covered with frost and fatigue, and her red eyes revealed endless sadness. Not to mention other things, Yelu Jing's kindness to him was far beyond that of others, otherwise he would not have given him command of the army.
, the opportunity to expedition to the Western Regions and become famous all over the world would not allow him to ascend to the throne of Nanyuan King in his thirties and become one of the most powerful people in the upper echelons of the Liao Kingdom.
Ignoring the turbulent hearts and strange looks, Yelu Xiezhen just stepped forward, kowtowed and worshiped, and then burst into tears. His cry was like a signal, and the mourning in the hall erupted like a flood.
come out......
After briefly talking to Yelv Bishe, Xiao Husi, Yelv Xian and others, and understanding some of the situation, Yelu Xiezhen left the palace. Yelu Xiezhen felt that there was an undercurrent in front of the emperor's Zi Palace.
He didn't want to see this, and he didn't want these powers to disturb Yelujing's peace.
However, many things do not change according to personal wishes, and some situations have to be faced. In the past ten years, the most famous commander in the Liao Kingdom is undoubtedly Yelu Xiezhen. At the same time, he holds great power.
, especially because he was quite prestigious in the military, and he was from a clan, so he also had the right to speak in the succession to the throne of Liao Kingdom.
Therefore, Yelu Xiezhen's return to the capital is tantamount to adding fuel to the fight for the throne of the Liao Kingdom, making it more intense and clearer. If Yelv Xiezhen publicly expressed his support for someone, it would be tantamount to getting a
Heavenly arms help.
"Your Majesty, King Taiping invites you to come to the palace to have a chat!" As soon as he left the Dashun Gate of the imperial city, some close associates stopped his horse to report.
Sitting high on the horse, Yelv Xiezhen's serious face looked very cold. After hearing this, a little anger and disdain emerged, and she directly ordered: "In reply to the visitor, just say that I am tired from the journey and exhausted... No, directly
Refuse it!"
"yes!"
Before returning home, Yelv Xiezhen looked back at the imperial city with a deep look. When the Liao Kingdom came to Beijing, it was divided into two cities, the north and the south, and the northern Hu and the southern Han. It was also divided according to the Hu and Han divisions.
The North City is also divided into the Imperial City and the Guo City. In terms of scale, it is naturally not as large as the two capitals of the Han Dynasty, let alone its splendor and magnificence. However, outside the Great Wall, in this remote Northeast Asia, it is the first of its kind in history.
Among all the Saibei dynasties, only the Khitan had the most profound sinicization, and it has reached the present level.
"After returning home, thank guests behind closed doors, and decline all invitations!" A worried look flashed in his eyes, Yelu Xiezhen ordered, then whipped up his horse and returned to his mansion in Shangjing.
The news that Taiping King Yelu Sage had run into trouble with the Nanyuan King Yelu Xiezhen quickly spread among the ministers in the capital city. It has to be said that Yelu Sage did not overestimate his abilities and rushed to the top.
Jump down, many people feel despised.
In Prince Qi's Mansion, Yelu Xian, who had many eyes and ears, naturally got the news and was also discussing the matter. During this time, their group gathered and conspired more and more frequently.
According to Yelvxian's request, even if there is a gathering, everyone still wears mourning clothes. Fang sat down, and Nvli, who temporarily served as the general of Suwei, spoke first, with a somewhat disdainful tone: "The King of Nanyuan refused directly, with a cold but firm attitude. Obviously King Taiping must not."
Not the one he wanted!"
During this period, among Yelvxian's group, Nuli was the most active and frivolous, thinking that he had achieved merit. Of course, he did, and Yelvxian was quite tolerant of him.
Although there are many people who show their loyalty to Xiancheng, for Yelvxian, the most trustworthy ones are the people with whom they have long-term relationships. In fact, aside from the superficial momentum, Yelvxian’s foundation is not deep.
, it’s just a matter of fate and a good opportunity. No, with the return of Yelv Xiezhen, people’s hearts seem to have changed again.
"The King of Taiping is superficial and impetuous, so there is nothing to worry about. Now the king's real opponent is the King of Yue!" Xiao Siwen said, pointing directly to the key point: "There are many people in the clan, court, and various departments who support the King of Yue, but none of the important ministers have
He expressed his stance and is obviously waiting to see how the situation develops. The meritorious ministers of the King of Nanyuan have prestige in the military and government. If we can get his support, the King will definitely inherit the throne!"
"It's just that if the King of Nanyuan rejected King Taiping, wouldn't he reject me?" Yelv Xian, who was becoming more and more calm, heard this, shook his head and said: "The King of Nanyuan is deeply grateful to the late emperor for his kindness. Today, in front of Zi Palace,
Such sadness shows his heart!"
This was also the reason why Yelvxian did not send people to contact him as hastily and recklessly as Yelv Sage. Of course, Yelvxian was also very eager for Yelv Xiezhen's support.
Seeing Yelvxian's concerns, Yelvxian thought for a while and said: "If the late emperor had a son, the King of Nanyuan would definitely support him with all his strength, and there would be no chance for the king to control him. However, at the moment, the throne has no one, and the King of Nanyuan has access to it.
Affairs are the pillars of the country. I feel that if we entrust each other with state affairs, show righteousness, and treat each other with sincerity, we will be able to obey the king's talents. Therefore, the king's thoughts and actions should not be limited to seeking the throne, but should also be based on
Think about the overall situation and the people of Liaoning and Shanxi!"
"What you said is exactly what I thought! I want to forge ahead not only to regain my father's inheritance? It is also for the survival of the country of Liao Dynasty. Although the late emperor has made great achievements during his reign, in recent years,
The government is in a sluggish state and human relations are in chaos. It is urgent to change the course and clean up the discipline in order to revitalize..." Yelvxian said with emotion.
When Yelu Xianshi and others heard this, they immediately looked moved and showed their support. Xiao Siwen was savvy, thought for a while, and said: "This time the King of Nanyuan returned to Beijing, people's hearts were obviously shaken, but it also shows that the throne of the emperor
The battle should have come to an end, and now is the most critical moment. What is most important is the control of Beijing, especially the military power, but now, the situation in the military is also a bit delicate!"
"Has something happened in the army?" Yelvxian frowned.
Xiao Siwen sighed: "It is still stable at the moment, and a large number of our generals have been replaced in the Youpishi Army. However, at this time, people's hearts are uncertain, and using it to suppress and intimidate will lead to failure. However, if it is to be used to great effect, the outcome will be difficult.
Measurement!"
"Once the King of Nanyuan comes back, we can no longer rely solely on the army!" Yelu Xianshi said.
"The King of Nanyuan is just one person and a few accompanying guards. Did he come back with troops or horses? Why should he be afraid?" After hearing what he said, Nuli couldn't help but say.
Hearing this, almost everyone frowned. They were too ignorant. Without paying attention to him, Yelvxian said in a deep voice: "You don't have full faith in Yelusha!"
Nowadays, there are three main armies that play a decisive role in the army around Shangjing: Su Wei, and the left and right Pishi Army. Su Wei is temporarily in the hands of Yelu Yila. The right Pishi Army has Xiao Siwen, but due to excessive actions, a large number of them have been replaced.
General, the army is unstable and not stable enough.
The remaining Zuopishi army was identified as Yelu Sagui. There is still some connection between this person and Yelv Xian. His father Yelu Antuan was the main minister who pushed Sejong Yelu Ruan to ascend to the throne. Later, he was promoted to Privy Councilor Nan.
, but after Yelujing succeeded to the throne, he died in depression.
Of course, Yelvsha's ability to become a member of the Pishi Army was due to his own abilities and merits. With that level of connection, Yelvxian had also contacted this person and received an ambiguous response from Yelusha.
Therefore, it can be seen from the control of the army that their control of Shangjing City is not reliable.