Chapter 332 see off
However, Yansheng is still very confident about Wang Jinghui's actions - Liang Yi-burying, Xiao Hugu and Li Qing, who is lying on the bed, aren't they a very good role model?!
"Xiao Youdan has resigned from the emperor, and he should have left the day after tomorrow!" Yansheng said.
"Don't 'should', say hello to the Imperial City Department and let them closely monitor Xiao Youdan's Liao embassy. Xiao Youdan must inform me accurately before leaving, so that I can see him off!" Wang Jinghui said coldly.
To be honest, Wang Jinghui never wanted to completely solve a person like now. He used to poison Liang Yi and Li Qing and now, all of which were because they brought great disasters to the Song Dynasty. If it was not clear, it would be detrimental to the development of the country and the people would not want to live and work in peace. However, Xiao Youdan and Xiao Hugu were different from them. It was precisely because of the instigation of these two people that he had never approached death as he was now. He now cherished his life more than before. He was not so noble and would do his blood-gradual imperial rank because of the emperor's fault. He did not know whether it was noble or stupid. He had to live hard for his wife and children. Only when he lived a good life would he do his best for the country. This has always been the principle he believed in, especially in this history that was both true and troubled.
Xiao Youdan is not only his enemy, but also a Khitan who understands the Song Dynasty. Once such a person returns to Liao and is valued, what will the consequences for the Song Dynasty? Wang Jinghui can imagine even with his feet. Especially Xiao Youdan doesn’t have to worry that he will not be valued by the Emperor of Liao. He is a "big sage" of Liao and a well-known person among the Xiao clan. Even if he takes ten thousand steps, he can also achieve this goal by hoping that the prince will ascend the throne. Therefore, Xiao Youdan must be eliminated, otherwise it will be his turn to be unlucky Wang Jinghui - he does not want to make the war last for a long time when the Song and Liao battles in the future. Wang Jinghui will never forgive him.
Now due to the emergence of Wang Jinghui, history has deviated from its original track. Many characters have never been seen in history books before, and some people who have been famous in history have not appeared yet. Although they are people who use reforms to seek personal benefits, such as Deng Wan, Cai Que and others. Although Wang Jinghui knows their whereabouts and current situations, they cannot start a business by flattering Wang Anshi as recorded in history. This is all because of Wang Jinghui's appearance that conservatives and reformists are in a delicate state in the court. No matter which faction cannot fully gain the upper hand. Overall, he always favors conservatives, but he did not impose too much suppression on Wang Anshi's team, but only made the reformists slightly higher than the conservatives. In order to cater to the emperor Zhao Xu's wish to reform and strengthen, it also ensures that the reformists have certain destructive power to the traditional rules.
Wang Jinghui knew that his existence itself was of great significance to this era. As long as he did not die, everything could be started over. Moreover, the situation had not deteriorated to the point of being uncontrollable, especially now that he seemed more comfortable to control the situation. As the Song-Xia war slowly reached its final climax, Wang Jinghui chose to gradually fade out of people's sight at this time. His purpose was not only to avoid suspicion, but also to defeat the Liao Kingdom in the future. The Han Dynasty people endured humiliation and burdened the Huns. Two or even three generations of people endured humiliation, but Wang Jinghui did not want to imitate Emperor Wen of Han and Emperor Jing of Han. He did not have so much time to waste hard with his opponents. Moreover, the essence of truly avoiding historical misfortunes is not only reflected in military affairs, but also in a system with good restoration ability - this is exactly what Wang Jinghui had never valued before, even if he had this understanding, he did not have the ability to change.
The drizzle that started yesterday did not stop until this morning. Looking at the gloomy sky, Xiao Youdan's heart was filled with a dark mood. He had been in Biandu for eight years. During these eight years, he saw with his own eyes a huge empire facing the twilight but the old trees sprouted and appearing thicker - but the blood of the Khitans was left in his body, and this was not his motherland!
Xiao Youdan understood very well. The young prince consort who was "just like this" in his eyes has become a morale now, and it is the leader of Song Ting's third force except Sima Guang and Wang Anshi. Although this force is not as good as the first two in terms of foundation and momentum, it plays an important role in the political structure of the Song Dynasty. Although he hates Xiao Wang's son consort very much, from another perspective, he admires this young man who is much younger than himself. At such a young age, he can compare with Sima Guang and Wang Anshi politically. Not only do what is needed are power or other things, but his talent is even more amazing. What's more, according to his understanding is that this young prince consort is not a lucky minister. Moreover, although the political system of the Southern Dynasties cannot prevent the appearance of Xued minister, he has some ways to make a son consort live an ordinary life, which makes Xiao Youdan convinced!
Xiao Youdan was not in the mood to recall his previous glory or mistakes. The only thing he was eager to convey his plan to the upper echelons of the empire by meeting the emperor - annexing the Western Xia. Although some excellent areas have been occupied by the Song Dynasty, there are two remaining areas worth the Liao Dynasty's adventure - the Weifu Army Office of the Heishan and the Dahe River Basin centered on Xingqing Prefecture. With these two territories, the Liao Dynasty still pressed tightly on the head of the Southern Dynasty from a geographical perspective, occupying a geographical advantage. On the contrary, if the Song Dynasty really made the annexing of the Western Xia, the Liao Kingdom would not only face military pressure from the Song Dynasty Hebei, but also to draw heavy troops to Xijing Road in the west for defense. Then the Song Dynasty formed a military siege against the Liao Kingdom from the south and west.
Although Xiao Youdan knew the military strategy, he had never fought a war. However, he also knew that no matter how much pressure the Song Dynasty was in the south, the Liao Kingdom could use the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun to defend the Song Dynasty. But what should I do if the western border was? There was no very favorable terrain to defend the Song Dynasty. From Xijing Road to Liao Kingdom, there were only Yunneizhou and Xijing Datong Prefecture. The Song Dynasty could completely break through the two sides. At that time, the geographical advantage of Yanyun's Sixteen Prefectures became an isolated island in front of the Song army, and even the defenders could be trapped to death. As for Shangjing Road, it was in the north of Xixia, but it was a truly endless grassland. Even the Liao Kingdom deployed its own military force was not very sufficient. According to the current Song army, there would be an army similar to "Dao Caogu", which would become a nightmare for the Liao herders. In addition to providing sufficient military horses to the Song army, Xiao Youdan could not think of anything.
The carriage suddenly stopped, and Ashilian's voice came from outside the carriage: "Sir, in front is the prince consort of Xiao Wang who is holding a banquet waiting for him. There is only a book boy beside him, and the others have not seen it yet. Sir. Can we put him here..."
Xiao Youdan frowned after hearing this. Aslian seemed to have been knocked out by Xiao Wang's prince consort and wanted to complete the assassination plan here. This is undoubtedly a dream. Since the first assassination, he has never seen the fewer than twenty guards around him when Xiao Wang's prince consort went out. What made him even more uneasy was the white-haired old man who learned from Xiao Hugu. According to his judgment, the old man should be the old eunuch in the prince consort's mansion. It is very easy for such a terrifying landlord to hide his figure. Not to mention those prince consorts' personal guards, just this old man can easily kill all of them!
Generally speaking, people with great talent and intelligence pay special attention to their personal safety. There are also many strategic people in history who ignore life and death, but few people know that the only few times they took risks were either to have some support. It was because they had reached the last moment and only had the adventure. Xiao Youdan, as such, had already saved others. He believed that Xiao Wang's prince consort was the best among them. He wanted to make Xiao Wang's prince consort without a safe guard, unless the Emperor of Song Dynasty deliberately wanted to kill his brother-in-law, and Xiao Youdan could not see any signs at this time.
Wang Jinghui came out in a hurry this time, but he did have the power to ensure his safety - the two brothers Ding Cheng and Pei Cheng, as well as the four guards in the Prince Consort's Mansion and the leader of the guard, which basically met his safety needs. The most important thing is that, as Xiao Youdan expected, the white-haired old man who easily seriously injured Xiao Hugu - Eunuch Zhao, was also in the inn!
Xiao Youdan waved his hand in the carriage and said, "Aslian, what about your martial arts skills compared to Xiao Hugu? Do you think you can surpass Xiao Hugu?! The prince consort of Xiao Wang is definitely not alone. People like him are most afraid of death and are absolutely unwilling to put themselves in danger. Besides, if we kill Prince Consort of Xiao Wang, we will not be able to survive!"
After hearing this, Aslian stopped talking. This was the Dading Mansion of the Liao Kingdom outside the suburbs of Biandu. Not to mention killing Xiao Wang's prince-consort, even killing the Song Dynasty people, the Song Dynasty court would not give up. Although Aslian would not take the lives of the Song Dynasty people seriously, he also understood that Xiao Wang's prince-consort was extraordinary. If he acted rashly, there might even be wars between the Song and Liao countries. He had never seen the white-haired old man who had seriously injured Xiao Hugu, but he had seen Xiao Hugu's shocking injuries. Even if he had seen the son-in-law throwing hidden weapons, it was enough to deal with his own guards.
It was still drizzling in the sky. Wang Jinghui stood quietly at the door of the inn. Behind him was Yan Sheng holding an umbrella for him. From Xiao Youdan's perspective, the drizzle faintly covered the figures of the two princesses like smoke, making people feel like they were dreamy. Xiao Youdan was well versed in literature. Although he was not as good as the Song Dynasty talented people such as Su Shi in poetry, he was also good at chanting poems and writing lyrics. However, he did not have the mood now - he could not forget that the young man standing not far away was his enemy, and it was also the biggest hidden danger of his motherland.
Although the two had only met twice before, they met each other in life and death. However, Xiao Youdan did not expect that when he left Kaifeng, the Bian Capital, who had lived for eight years, would be his unimaginable enemy. This made him feel a very absurd. After shaking his head and clearing his messy thoughts, Xiao Youdan refused Aslian to hold an umbrella for him, but walked towards the inn alone. At this time, Wang Jinghui also turned around and saw Xiao Youdan walking towards him. The two looked at each other and smiled. This was not a smile to eliminate grudges. The national hatred and personal grudges between the two were deeply entangled. Who could tell them clearly? Even if they were not working for their own country, they might become real friends!
Xiao Youdan walked to Wang Jinghui, and the two stood facing each other, and no one spoke. Yan Sheng, beside Wang Jinghui, walked away tactfully, and took away the umbrella in his hand. Such a small rain would not have any impact on his body, but the subtle atmosphere between the two made him feel very uncomfortable. He felt that he was a redundant person here, so he walked away alone.
"Brother Xiao, you and I are their own masters. Fighting life and death is naturally nothing. Even if you use despicable means, I won't mind. Today, Brother Xiao is about to travel back to Liao Kingdom. I believe that Brother Xiao will not return to the Song Dynasty in the future. I am quite moved when I think about the days when I met Brother Xiao, so I waited for Brother Xiao to pass by here, and took a glass of wine to see Brother Xiao off. I wish Brother Xiao a safe journey!" Wang Jinghui said lightly.
After hearing this, Xiao Youdan clapped his hands and said with a smile: "The prince-consort is really a person of temperament. Xiao appreciates the heart of the prince-consort! Although you and I are hostile, Xiao still admires the prince-consort's wonderful plan. As for the past, Xiao is really helpless and takes risks. The prince-consort doesn't care. This kind of elegance is beyond Xiao's reach. Admiration! Admiration!"
After hearing this, Wang Jinghui smiled sarcastically. He couldn't hear the sarcasm in Xiao Youdan's words. Xiao Youdan used a trick to assassinate himself twice in a row. Except for the second time he made a counterattack, he did not catch the opponent's handle in the first time. It is estimated that Xiao Youdan was also proud of the sudden attack.
"I always think that it is enough to defeat the enemy by just one time, and it doesn't matter once or twice!" Wang Jinghui said lightly.
"But Xiao is still standing here today. Does the prince-in-law think he really knocked Xiao down?!" Xiao Youdan said with a cold smile.
"Haha. The future is still unknown. I don't have so much thought about what's going on behind my back. It's really a pleasure to have a conversation with Brother Xiao!" After Wang Jinghui said that, he pointed his left hand and did not give Xiao Youdan the chance to continue quarrel, but instead invited him into the inn.
"You are polite to the prince! If you want to say goodbye, come here, bring wine!" Xiao Youdan said loudly.
After hearing Xiao Youdan speak loudly, Yansheng immediately came out of the inn, holding a small jar of wine in his hand, and behind him was a white-haired old man with his head down. Two wine glasses followed Yansheng in a tray in his hand.
Xiao Youdan looked at the white-haired old man behind Yansheng, but thought to himself: "You, Wang Gaizhi, are just a fear of death!" But he never thought that he was like Wang Jinghui, and he was also afraid of death!
Yansheng received Wang Jinghui's instructions before the incident. No matter what, he and Xiao Youdan had to drink a jar of ground wine, which would not only eliminate Xiao Youdan's suspicion, but also would not be noticed by Eunuch Zhao. Wang Jinghui took the small wine jar, slapped the mud on the ground in front of Xiao Youdan, and faced the two wine glasses with mellow wine: "Brother Xiao, you must hurry to return to Liao Kingdom, and I must also prepare to negotiate with the Dangxiang Envoy. Everyone has a tight time, and you and I are not ordinary people. Please drink this cup. In the future, it will be up to you and me to show their own ideas!"
Xiao Youdan took the wine glass and drank it in one breath with Wang Jinghui. Both of them smiled at the empty cup and threw the wine glass out.
Xiao Youdan turned around and walked towards the carriage. After just two steps, he stopped and said without turning around: "The prince-in-law may have made a mistake. Xiao may come back in the future. It may not be that my Great Liao Dynasty will not have a day to sit down at the city of Bian Capital!"
"Even if Brother Xiao doesn't come to Biandu to visit me, I will miss Brother Xiao. In the future, I will bring the soldiers of the Song Dynasty to visit the Dading Mansion. Brother Xiao should not forget to be the landlord at that time!" Wang Jinghui also fought back without showing any weakness.
Xiao Youdan's mouth raised slightly and continued to walk towards the carriage without saying a word. When Xiao Youdan's convoy disappeared into the foggy drizzle, Wang Jinghui also smiled coldly and said, "I'm afraid you will never have this opportunity!" After that, he also got on his own carriage and drove towards Biandu, which only showed a contour.
Although the gloomy weather brought a lot of trouble to Xiao Youdan, for the Song Dynasty, from Emperor Zhao Xu to ordinary people, they were already looking through the rare rain. Wang Jinghui looked at the rain and showed a gentle smile at the corner of his mouth. According to historical records, Zheng Xia mingled with the Yintai Division and Tongjin Division to present the "Disinist Picture" depicting the tragedy of drought disaster victims in Hebei to the emperor Zhao Xu. After saying that the new law did not rain ten days after the new law, he cut his head. At this point, Wang Anshi's first career as a minister ended here. Ten days after presenting the "Disinist Picture", God really sent a rain to the Song Dynasty, but this rain could not save Wang Anshi's fate.
Chapter completed!