Chapter 387 Han's Intentions
Chapter 387 Han's Intentions
Watching the Denglai Navy setting sail, Han Ming couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Such a magnificent and powerful army, since the Han and Tang Dynasties, which dynasty can compare with it?"
The military supervisor Li Xian, who was following beside him, couldn't help but smile knowingly: "At this moment, the Song army is the only one!"
Han Ming laughed out loud when he heard this: "What Zifan said is exactly what I think."
The two stood by the harbor and briefly chatted about some interesting things in the court in recent years. They couldn't help but sigh that time passed quickly, things had changed and nothing was the same.
"Master, this is a letter from Qingrong (Cheng Lan) to you."
When they were chatting happily, Yong Zeng came from a distance with a few people and handed a letter to Han.
After taking the secret letter and glancing at it, Han Ming raised his eyebrows and handed the letter to Li Xian.
"Let's go back to Xincheng Camp and meet the nobles from Liao."
After saying that, he led everyone back to the front-line military camp.
. . . . . .
A few days later, at the front camp in Xincheng, Han Ming met Xiao Guanyin, Yelu Jun and his group, who were escorted by Cheng Lan himself.
Looking at the old friend whom they hadn't seen for nearly twenty years, both sides were somewhat depressed in silence.
Compared to the 35-year-old Xiao Guanyin who was executed in the first year of Dakang in the original history, the 40-year-old Empress Xiao still has a hint of the charm of a married woman.
In addition, he was deeply affected by the "injustice case" and his already frail face looked even more pitiful, which made the soldiers stationed in the Xincheng camp look at him with some surprise.
"It's been almost twenty years since we last met. The Empress Dowager is still as charming as ever, and the princes and princesses have become even more distinguished."
Han Ming bowed slightly without even bending his waist, which made Yelu Jun frown slightly.
"Marquis Han... No, I should address you as Duke Wei now. Over the years, your temples have frosted a little, and you look a bit older."
Xiao Guanyin was not easy to deal with either. As a wise queen, her political acumen was no worse than that of ordinary people.
Seeing Han Ming's casual attitude towards the greeting, they knew that the other party wanted to intimidate them.
There was some sarcasm and ridicule in his tone, suggesting that Mr. Han was getting old.
Although Han Ming is a middle-aged man in his forties, he is not really old yet.
Moreover, the time traveler has the advantage of time and space and has been practicing health preservation and physical training since childhood, so his energy and spirit are actually not much different from when he was young.
But because he wanted to make himself look more majestic, he grew an exquisite beard.
Otherwise, if he loses his beard, he will still be a handsome middle-aged man. In modern times, he will also be a top uncle.
Listening to Xiao Guanyin's sarcasm, Han Ming smiled knowingly. This woman was still so stubborn in her bones after all these years, and didn't want to suffer any loss.
"I am so busy with military and political affairs that I have no time to rest. Unlike your Majesty and the court officials, who have nothing to do and are free to relax."
Han Ming's words made the faces of the Xiao family's followers change slightly.
Xiao Weixin wanted to stand up and scold them, but when he saw Yong Zeng and other personal soldiers with their hands on the long swords at their waists, he couldn't help but tremble and lowered his head silently without saying a word.
"Mr. Han, you are being petty and lacking in grace when you speak like this!"
When the Liao Wei Kingdom's eldest princess Yelu Sager saw that the situation was not favorable for them, she immediately spoke out to help her mother.
This princess who once scolded Han in the Hall of Heroes is now not young anymore. She was originally betrothed to Xiao Xiamo, a descendant of an important official of the Xiao family.
However, Xiao Guanyin was involved in an "affair" case, so her marriage was not completed and she fled with her mother and sisters.
I thought that since we had met once before and Han Ming was the idol of the brothers and sisters, he would definitely treat him with courtesy.
It turned out that this guy was completely self-centered and had no respect for them at all. He was simply a wolf in human skin, making people hate him to death.
"It seems that I was too weak in the Liao Kingdom, so even the most insignificant people dared to come forward and criticize me."
Han Ming's half-smiley words filled the tent with a chill.
"May I ask what orders the Duke has for bringing us to the front lines? If there is anything I can do, I will do it without hesitation."
Seeing that the situation was getting out of control, Yelu Jun could not act like an ostrich and immediately stopped the people whose faces had changed.
"As expected of the future heir to the Liao throne, this is the attitude of asking for favors."
Han Ming's words made everyone feel a pain in their chest, but they were at the mercy of others and could only suppress their anger silently.
"The fighting on the front lines is intense right now. I wonder if the nobles who once served as the Empress, Crown Prince, and Princess of Liao could go to the front lines and persuade the Liao army to surrender?"
As soon as Han Ming finished speaking, the entire tent fell into deathly silence.
"Are you kidding, Lord?"
Yelu Jun is no longer the little brat he used to be, and the filter of Han Ming as the leader of the literary world and the unique hero in the world is not as strong as it was when he was a child.
When they heard that Han Ming actually wanted to use the name of their rear party, the Xiao family, to surrender the Liao army, they knew that this guy wanted to create a split between them and the Yelu family.
If the Xiao family of the rear party really helped the Song army persuade the Liao army to surrender, then the Yelu family, as a member of the royal family, would definitely regard the Xiao family as an enemy.
If he returns to inherit the throne and rule the Liao Kingdom in the future, he will be in a trust crisis with the Yelu family.
It is unclear whether these former royal family members can still give their full support like their father, Emperor Yelu Hongji, did at this time.
By that time, there will be a rift between the royal family and the descendants, and he will only be caught in endless internal strife, and it will be a pipe dream to want to lead the Liao Dynasty to rise again.
Looking at Han, who was always gentle and polite, Yelu Jun couldn't help but curse in his heart that this guy was a piece of shit.
"joke?"
"Since I became the regent, I have stopped joking."
Although Han Ming was still smiling, everyone felt a chill down their spine.
It's like being stared at by a poisonous snake in the dark, which makes people shudder.
"Your Excellency, please understand that we are now merely fugitives. We are no longer the crown princes of the Liao Kingdom."
"The Liao army will not obey us and will not turn against us and surrender to the Song army."
A few drops of cold sweat oozed from Yelu Jun's forehead, and he refused word by word under Han Ming's command.
"Then why do I and the Song Dynasty still want to protect you?"
After Han Ming's faint voice fell, the entire tent fell silent, and no one uttered a word.
"Isn't this the friendship between the two countries that has lasted for a hundred years?!"
As the youngest princess, Yelu Tri blamed Han Ming with some indignation.
"Tsk tsk tsk..."
Upon hearing this, Li Xian, the military supervisor who was watching the show on the side, could not help but sneer at the innocent princess opposite him.
"Could it be that our Empress Dowager and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also think the same as Her Royal Highness the Princess of Yue said?"
Han Ming's smile widened, and he looked very happy.
"you!"
Yelu Teli's pretty little face turned red with anger, and she pointed at Han Ming.
"I would like to remind your highness that this is the Song army's headquarters, not the Liao camp. Don't be ignorant of the rules!!!"
Li Xian's slightly narrowed eyes slowly opened, with a hint of cold brilliance.
As a eunuch who served two generations of emperors, Yingzong and Shenzong, this gentleman is now the top eunuch, in charge of tens of thousands of palace maids and eunuchs in the inner court of the Song Dynasty Palace.
It is not easy for ordinary people to resist such power. Yelu Te Li's face turned pale. He opened his mouth to say something but was protected by Xiao Guanyin and others behind him.
"The child doesn't know the rules. I hope the military supervisor will forgive his sins!"
As the only hope of the royal family and the descendants, Yelu Jun had no choice but to step forward to take responsibility and apologize to Li Xian.
"Our family is not the kind of family that would make trouble out of nothing. If you feel you have done something wrong, just apologize to Han Shuai."
Li Xian knew what he had to do now, which was to put constant pressure on these Liao nobles.
Let them understand their own situation, and finally obey Han obediently and serve him at his beck and call.
"Han Shuai..."
Yelu Jun bowed to Han Ming, who was in a high position, and wanted to apologize.
"It seems that Your Highness and the other nobles of Liao are not sincere. I am busy with military affairs, so I will not keep you here. Please!"
Han Ming didn't wait for Yelu Jun to finish speaking. He stood up and left the tent with his hands behind his back.
Xiao Guanyin and his companions were left standing in the tent, feeling anxious all day long...
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