The water surface of the Bianhe River is gradually freezing, and many shops are beginning to close, waiting to be reopened next year.
After a busy year, the people of Tokyo huddled up at home to avoid the cold, and also enjoyed the leisurely end of the year.
Even the most lively and popular Cuju League in Bianliang has been suspended and is waiting to be held next year.
There were still many pedestrians on the street, and most of the inns and restaurants were open.
A group of people appeared on the outskirts of the city. They were the long-lost Khitan envoys, coming to Bianliang again.
This time there were more people than ever before. There were more than 30 carriages alone, attracting many people to stop and watch.
People were pointing and talking about the old stories of the Liao and Song Dynasty envoys. This was the first time that a Khitan delegation came here to congratulate New Year's Day since A Gu launched an army to rebel against the Liao Dynasty.
The people from Honglu Temple welcomed them to the Ceremony Hotel, and said very politely: "Your Majesty, please rest here for a while, and we will arrange for you to enter the palace tomorrow to meet the saint."
Liao envoy Yu Shiqing asked: "May I see Yang Shaozai from your country tomorrow?"
"Well, we don't know Shaozai's itinerary."
Yu Shiqing was afraid that he would not be able to see Yang Lin, so his trip would be in vain, so he quickly said: "Excuse me, please send a message and tell me that I want to see Yang Shaozai."
The minister of Honglu Temple smiled and said: "Since we are meeting Yang Shaozai, why not go to Shaozai's house and submit the name card?"
"That's a good idea. Also, I want to ask you about a person. My brother Yu Shinan has been living in the Song Dynasty until now. I don't know if you have any news about him. If you can tell me, I would be very grateful."
An official from the Song Dynasty who was accompanying him said with a smile: "I do know that your brother and Gao Dianshuai are sworn brothers and have always lived temporarily in the Gao Mansion."
After the minister of Honglu Temple left, Yu Shiqing took a few people and went to Gao Qiu's house to find his younger brother.
If you want to ask to see Yang Lin, the young prime minister of the Song Dynasty, you have to go through the back door. It would be better if you ask your younger brother or ask Gao Dianshuai to help.
The front door of the Gao Mansion is filled with joy. It is the end of the year, and there is an endless stream of guests from the Gao family.
Gao Qiu didn't have much ambition in the first place, but now Saburo's career is smoother than his own at the beginning, and he is willing to tease his children and grandchildren at home and enjoy a peaceful family life.
Yu Shiqing came to the gate of Gaofu with a cart full of gifts. Now Daliao was so poor that all he had left was money.
The wealth accumulated by the nobles of several countries through generations of exploitation fell into the hands of the Liao people.
That place is the hub of the Asia-Europe trade route and the only way to control the north and south. It can be said that it is uniquely endowed.
This time I came as an envoy to the Song Dynasty. There were dozens of carriages and horses, and they were all bringing gifts and bribes.
When the disciples of Gaofu saw that they were Khitan people, they thought they were followers of Sanlang's brothers. When they heard about it, they realized that they were envoys from Liao people. They did not dare to neglect at that moment and hurried in to report.
Yelu Muxun, Yu Shinan and others used to get drunk every day in Gaofu some time ago, but later they gradually came out of the gloom.
They took their own soldiers and followers to form a polo team, imitating the Cuju League, and established a small polo league in Bianliang of the Song Dynasty.
With the pacification of the northwest, a large number of horses poured into the Central Plains, and the people of Bianliang gradually became fond of this most popular sport in the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
When Gao Bing heard that Yu Shiqing was coming, he hurried to the north courtyard and called Yu Shinan out.
Nowadays, the news that Daliao has re-established its country in the west, expanded its territory, and won many battles has long been spread through merchants.
These remnants of the Liao people had very complicated feelings in their hearts. They were loyal to Yelu Yanxi, and they had always regarded Yelu Dashi as their enemy.
But he actually succeeded and established a powerful Liao Dynasty in the far west. As a Khitan, how could he remain indifferent.
When they heard that Yu Shiqing was coming, everyone was a little moved, but no one dared to be the first to speak out about returning to Liao.
Gao Bing looked at them, already understanding in his heart, and said with a smile: "Since Yelu Dashi can revitalize the Liao Dynasty, why bother holding on to the old grudges? Why not put aside the grudges and support the Khitan Kingdom Zuo together. He sent Yu Shiqing here to
I have the intention of getting back on good terms with you all. This step was paved by him. If you are thirsty for talents, you must not miss this opportunity."
He sighed and said: "Although the Song Dynasty is good, it is not your brothers' homeland after all."
Yu Shinan said: "Then I will go see the second brother and listen to what he has to say first."
Yu Shiqing waited in the flower hall for a while, and after a while, seven or eight people came out together.
Yu Shiqing stood up, and when he saw the familiar face of his third brother, his eyes began to roll down: "Sanlang, our country has been destroyed and our family has been destroyed. We are scattered all over the place. I can hardly see you!"
The two brothers hugged each other and cried for a while. Yu Shiqing wiped his tears and said: "This time, I am here to take you back on your Majesty's order. The Khitan blood heirs have survived with great difficulty, and the Khitan people can no longer be left without a country.
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As soon as these words came out, everyone's hesitations disappeared long ago. Apart from anything else, Yelu Dashi was the real Khitan savior. No matter how stupid he was, he could see it now.
What's more important is that they want revenge day and night, and only New Daliao in the west has this opportunity.
"One more thing is to trouble Gao Dian Shuai. In addition to meeting the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, we also want to meet Yang Shaozai." After Yu Shiqing finished speaking, he looked at Gao Bing beside him.
Gao Bing immediately patted his chest and agreed. No matter what, the Liao envoy was here and it would not be an exaggeration to meet Yang Shaozai.
In fact, Yelu Dashi didn't know that these young people were just useless snacks.
They failed to accomplish anything but failed more than they did. They burned down the Honglu Temple in Daliao and killed the Jurchen envoys, forcing the Jurchens to raise troops in advance and giving Daliao no time to prepare.
But their energy is exactly what Daliao lacks now. All civil and military officials in the dynasty are thinking about comfort and want to fight westward.
When it comes to advancing eastward, the whole court is opposed to it, but these people are different. They have no brains. They are like wild dogs that can't be pulled back and they will be radical. They are radical without brains.
These people had been beaten so badly by A Gu that they all wanted to fight the Jurchens immediately, just like the honey badgers in the African grasslands.
It was because of their temperament that Yelu Dashi thought that he must get these guys back to change the atmosphere in the court.
Seeing that things went so smoothly, Yu Shiqing was overjoyed, and Gao Bing was also a little happy. He immediately ordered: "Go and tell the chef to prepare wine and food. I want to entertain friends from Daliao here."
Yu Shiqing waved his hand and said: "Why don't you bother the Commander-in-Chief? Why don't you go to Fanlou in Bianliang and let us be the hosts to thank the Commander-in-Chief for taking care of these people who have perished for so many years."
Gao Bing smiled and said: "The money they earn is enough to squander in Bianliang, so why do they need me to take care of them?"
What he said is true. The polo league has made these Khitan people a lot of money.
Yu Shinan waved his hand and said generously: "This league will be left to Saburo! Let's wait until the brothers regain Shangjing and capture Aguda alive, and then we can fight again."