Han Shizu

Chapter 1551 To insist on being a loyal minister of the big man

"For Yanyan, being a father is still very reassuring and confident. If you explain and advise more, you will not be a father anymore!" Xiao Siwen showed a relieved expression, looked at Xiao Yanyan and said: "From now on, here in the East Palace, I will come less often, the palace is strictly forbidden, it will be bad for you if you come too much, take care of yourself!"

In fact, since Xiao Yanyan entered the palace, the father and daughter have never seen each other again, and they have not deliberately inquired about it.Xiao Siwen was able to enter the East Palace this time, only after the crown prince was officially married, he was able to enter the palace to visit, even so, he was careful and thoughtful, so as not to overstep or settle down, which was a bit too cautious.

Xiao Siwen's concern for Xiao Yanyan came from Xiao Siwen. Of course, this is also a kind of prudent wisdom.Xiao Yanyan had just established herself in the East Palace, and it was far from being stable. It was time to keep a low profile, and their relatives needed to keep a low profile and not cause trouble, even if it was just behavior that might cause trouble, they should try to avoid it.

Feeling her father's care, Xiao Yanyan couldn't help showing emotion, and said, "Thank you, Daddy, for your understanding!"

At the same time, Xiao Yanyan keenly noticed Xiao Siwen's worry when he said these words, and couldn't help asking: "What kind of problem did Dad encounter, so that he was frowning?"

Hearing this, Xiao Siwen was slightly stunned, facing Xiao Yanyan's bright eyes, he no longer held back, sighed for a while, and said: "Yanyan should also know that in the past two years, my father has been recruiting nobles from Mobei for the court. As for the people of the tribe, by last winter, they had finally made some progress.

Several aristocrats from the Sixth Academy, Wuhuai, and Pinwei ministries secretly sent people to contact, agreed to leave Mobei, and lead their subordinates to the Nantou court.In February this spring, under the support of the Monan garrison, a total of more than 1 Khitan tribesmen successfully went south to return to Han! "

Hearing what Xiao Siwen said, Xiao Yanyan said: "If that's the case, Dad must have made a great contribution to the court! What's wrong with it?"

Speaking of this, Xiao Siwen showed all his headaches and worries, frowned and said: "Yes, I was also happy about it. After years of hard work, I finally got what I got, lived up to what I entrusted, and was able to explain it to my superiors. Unfortunately, when these tribesmen arrived, something happened!"

Xiao Yanyan did not ask, but waited quietly, Xiao Siwen: "Originally, according to the agreement between me and the nobles, after they lead the people to the south, they will be rewarded with official positions by the imperial court, retain the power to govern the tribesmen, and at the same time be placed in the desert. The southern prairie, the pastures are allotted. These conditions have also been agreed by His Majesty the Emperor.

However, after they came to the south, the policy of the imperial court changed. The Zhengshitang carried out reforms on the governance of the tribes and tribes along the border of the Han Dynasty. Naturally became the first batch of reform targets!
As far as I know, the Khitan people in the south were all broken up and reorganized by the government, registered and compiled, and they were not resettled in Monan, but scattered in various villages and towns on Shanyang Road, which can be regarded as completely dispersed.

The imperial court's intentions can be said to be profound, but for those Khitan tribesmen, especially the leaders of the Khitan nobles, how can they be willing?Although the imperial court promised official positions, they were all low-ranking officials. Although they had some property, they almost lost the right to govern their subordinates. This was obviously unacceptable to them.

During this period of time, I have received a lot of letters, accusing my father, saying that I deceived them, and complaining about the imperial court's policies.

Thinking about this matter, I have become more and more worried recently, if something happens to the north, it will inevitably involve the Xiao family."

After finishing speaking, Xiao Siwen couldn't help sighing again. As a Khitan, he deeply realized that it was not easy to work in the Han court.If it is done well, there may not be many rewards, it is just a stepping stone to actively integrate into it, but once there is a problem, it is likely to harm itself.

After listening to Xiao Siwen's words, Xiao Yanyan also understood, realized the seriousness of the matter, and at the same time subconsciously frowned, saying: "Daddy's worries are not unreasonable, and we should take them seriously.

The imperial court's policy is obviously to strengthen the control of the border tribes and bring their people under the government's governance.However, as my father said, such an approach will inevitably be dissatisfied and even resisted by those nobles and leaders. Even if the court is strong, they will definitely not surrender willingly.

Perhaps due to the strength of Master Wang, they did not dare to confront directly, nor did they dare to directly resist the policies of the imperial court, but actions such as fleeing and fleeing far away may be unavoidable.

Even, once something happens, it is not impossible to rebel.If that's the case, it's hard to predict what the consequences will be, whether it will involve Daddy."

Compared with Xiao Siwen, Xiao Yanyan obviously took this matter more seriously, which also made Xiao Siwen's expression more serious.Not to mention other serious situations of rebellion and rebellion, but those Khitan nobles and tribesmen who were recruited by Xiao Siwen, if they came and fled because they were dissatisfied with the policies of the court, it would be a blow to the majesty of the court, and it would be a blow to him, Xiao Siwen. It's a crisis.

How could Xiao Siwen not understand the reason behind it, couldn't sit still, got up and took a few steps, turned his head to Xiao Yanyan and said: "I will be careful about this matter! Since Your Highness is not in the East Palace, I will visit you next time for my father!"

As he said that, Xiao Siwen wanted to leave anxiously, but Xiao Yanyan stopped him: "What is Daddy going to do?"

Hearing this, Xiao Siwen hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said: "I haven't thought it through yet! However, I have been sincere to the big man, and I have no regrets in my heart. Your Majesty and the court should not be too harsh."

Saying that, Xiao Siwen emphasized to Xiao Yanyan: "As long as you are doing well in the East Palace, the Xiao family will have a layer of protection!"

Xiao Yanyan showed a look of contemplation on her face, thought for a while, and said to Xiao Siwen: "Father thinks well, now, you are a bureaucrat of the great Han Dynasty, an official appointed by the court, everything should be considered by the court.

Although those tribes attached to the south are of the same tribe as us, they are not of the same way. If they refuse to accept the kingship and cause disasters, we will not be sympathetic.

The daughter suggested that father should report on this matter together with those letters, express his attitude, warn the court, and take precautions against the Khitan tribe in the south, and even the border tribes.

While carrying out the naturalization policy, we must strictly guard against its accidents, and even take the initiative to invite Ying to handle this errand. In short, we must cut off the relationship with those tribes who came from the south, so as to avoid possible disasters from implicating the Xiao family! "

Xiao Yanyan's faint tone was resolute, and with Xiao Siwen's old way, how could he not understand what she meant, he thought for a while, and his old face moved.

The old eyes gradually focused, and his expression gradually calmed down. Looking at Xiao Yanyan, Xiao Siwen sighed again: "In the future, I'm afraid I will inevitably be reviled by the Khitan tribe."

(End of this chapter)