Han Shizu

Chapter 964 Reaction
Before it was dark, a gorgeous carriage drove up from the open stone road and stopped in front of the gate of Prince Yong's Mansion. A calm man dressed in royal clothes landed under the service of his entourage.Send people to inform, talk about paying homage, and soon, the middle door of Yongwang's mansion is opened wide, and the ceremony is greeted.

A person who can receive such a courteous welcome from Yongwang's Mansion is naturally of extraordinary status. This man is none other than Qian Hongchu, King of Wuyue who came to Beijing.In the main hall of the palace, Princess Yong personally arranged the reception.

Concubine Yong, Qian Shi, is not yet 23 years old, but she is already the mother of two children.He held one in his arms, and his eldest son, Liu Chun, who was over three years old, followed him. Although he didn't know anything, he watched him with dark eyes and called uncle sweetly.Of course Qian Hongchu understood it, showed a kind smile, and immediately ordered someone to present the gift.

"My brother-in-law hasn't returned to the mansion yet?" Qian Hongchu started a topic when he focused on Concubine Yong.

"Some business affairs are delayed, Brother Ninth might as well sit down for a while, I have ordered someone to prepare meals, and when the king returns to the mansion, we can eat together!" Qian's voice was very soft, with a refined look, very self-restraining.

However, after being married to the north for many years, Wu Nong's soft language has also changed.Although brother and sister, the relationship is really not too close, but Qian was sent to Kaifeng as a political victim when he first reached Jiji.

This time, since Qian Hongchu came to Beijing, he met Qian Shi alone for the first time. I have to say, there was a sense of strangeness.Although there was a smile on Qian's beautiful face, her eyes were always as calm as water. Seeing this, Qian Hongchu couldn't help sighing: "I have wronged you for leaving you alone in a foreign country all these years!"

Hearing this, Mrs. Qian shook her head, and said with a light smile, "Brother Jiu is serious. He was born in a prince's family, and he inherited his kindness, so he should repay it. Furthermore, I would also like to thank Brother Jiu for finding a good husband." !"

Hearing what she said, Qian Hongchu couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "It's so good. I think it's true. My brother-in-law's reputation is widely known in the world, so he will treat you kindly. You husband and wife, harp and singing, respect each other like guests. My heart is also at ease!"

Hearing Qian Hongchu's words, Qian Shi finally took the initiative to ask: "I don't know why Brother Ninth came to see the king this time?"

Mentioning this, Qian Hongchu's expression flashed with anxiety, and he solemnly said to the Qian family: "I'm not hiding the truth, but I'm going to follow Wu Yue. My Qian family is in danger, so I need my brother-in-law!"

Seeing that he spoke so seriously, Qian said: "The imperial court and Wu Yue are relatives by marriage, and the relationship has always been good. Why did Ninth Brother make such a statement?"

Qian Hongchu was a little surprised, and asked: "In the past two days, there have been a lot of discussions in Tokyo, but you haven't heard anything about it? Didn't my brother-in-law mention it to you?"

Qian said: "If it's a matter of national importance, your majesty has never told me about it, so it's inconvenient for me to inquire about it!"

Hearing this, Qian Hongchu couldn't help sighing, and then told the story of staying in Congxiao to see Xiandi.When it comes to Zhangquan's offering of land, the most influential one is the Wuyue Kingdom that is really adjacent to it.

In fact, after the great victory of the Northern Expedition of the Great Han Dynasty, for the several forces in the south, where to go has become an inevitable problem before them. Although it is not imminent, anyone with a little knowledge knows that Not far away.

Originally, it could have been postponed for a while, but Liu Congxiao's sudden politically significant move was equivalent to puncturing the window paper, and he had to face it head-on.

Even if Qian Hongchu is still in Wuyue Kingdom, he can pretend not to know and take it easy.However, he is in Tokyo at the moment, and everyone has expressed their attitude after staying with Xiao, and he, Qian Hongchu, has to express his attitude.Not to mention making a decision directly, the basic attitude must always be known to the court.

But here lies the difficulty. It is difficult to make a decision, and it is also difficult to express an attitude.Even Qian Hongchu himself knew that there were not many options for him to choose, so it was difficult to speak.

Although the policy towards the Central Plains Dynasty had been established since Qian Miao's time, and the current situation had already been explained in the family precepts handed down by grandfather, but it was not so easy to really make a decision to belong to.

After all, the Qian family has established itself in Wuyue, and it has gone through several generations, for decades.Although it is a peaceful place, the country is rich and prosperous, and the hearts of the people are trusted. Staying in Hangzhou to be a happy king is the real happy life
However, Qian Hongchu also knew that it was impossible for the Han Dynasty to tolerate the existence of a state within a state.After the Southern Tang Dynasty is destroyed, how can he survive alone?Even, when the Southern Tang Dynasty was destroyed, Wu Yue would obey his orders and send troops to cooperate.The reality is so helpless.

Qian Hongchu is considered a very sensible person. However, many things are well understood, clear and thorough, but it is so difficult to do them.

Therefore, during these two days in the hotel, Qian Hongchu was restless and restless.Although Liu Chengyou had made a decision on Liu Congxiao's request, it did not spread, and it was limited to a small number of high-ranking officials. The reason why he did not pass it on was because he wanted to see the reactions of these people.

Qian Hongchu thought about it for a long time, but finally fell into it. He couldn't come up with a way to get the best of both worlds, and he didn't dare to go to the emperor directly.

On Liu Chengxun's side, before returning to the mansion, he heard about Qian Hongchu's visit, so he accelerated the speed of returning to the mansion.And, back in the mansion, looking at Qian Hongchu, who was worried, he showed a smile like spring breeze and rain, as if he wanted to resolve his melancholy.

In Zhongming Dingshi's House, Liu and Qian were seated separately as host and guest, and Qian stayed with them for a while, knowing that they had something important to talk about, she took the initiative to leave with the child.

When the two were alone, Qian Hongchu stopped beating around the bush, and asked Liu Chengxun with some hope, "I don't know what the imperial court's attitude is about Zhangquan's land offering. Can you reveal something?"

Facing Qian Hongchu's gaze, Liu Chengxun looked clear, took a sip of wine, and said, "What does the Zhangquan matter have to do with Wu Yue? Why is my brother so anxious?"

Seeing this, Qian Hongchu became more excited, and said: "Although I am dull, I know a little about the situation in the world. Today, the Son of Heaven is the king of the world. One day, the world will be unified, and all parties will submit. The court is like Zhangquan, Then how did Wu Yue deal with himself? After the news spread, I was at a loss and didn’t know what to do. I implore King Yong to teach me!”

As he said that, Qian Hongchu even used his honorific title, and his mood fluctuated obviously.Seeing this, Liu Chengxun raised his hand as a gesture, but he didn't answer directly but asked: "Since brother has such a thorough view of the world situation, what decision do you make?"

This question came to Qian Hongchu's most tangled point, he hesitated for a while, but he didn't know how to answer.Only then did Liu Chengxun say quietly: "Your Majesty has not given any instructions on this matter, but I can tell my brother frankly. Where Wu Yue will go, it is not in the court, but in the Qian family, and in Wu Yue itself. Your attitude is more important!"

Hearing this, Qian Hongchu gritted his teeth thoughtfully, cupped his hands and said, "If the imperial court intends to accept the land, I will present the book of Wuyue prefecture and county; In the court, the annual tribute is endless!"

When Qian Hongchu said this, it seemed that he had made a lot of determination.Liu Chengxun finally smiled, and said with a little curiosity: "Since my brother has this ambition, why don't you go directly to His Majesty to express his intentions?"

Qian Hongchu smiled awkwardly at this.

Liu Chengxun didn't bother with this matter, but thought about it seriously, and still said in a relieved tone: "I can't decide on this matter, and I can't give you an accurate answer. However, brother , I can be a messenger to speak to His Majesty for you."

"Thank you!" Qian Hongchu hurriedly said with a smile on his face.

Thinking about it carefully, there is a brother-in-law like King Yong in the court, as long as he is not out of line, no matter what, the result of his Qian family will not be too bad.As for the good result, how good it can be, as Liu Chengxun said, depends on Wu Yue's own performance.

Liu Chengxun thought about it for a while, and then said: "Elder brother, you don't need to be too anxious. You can go back to the hotel with peace of mind and wait for the news. You don't have to have too much burden. Wu Yue and the court have always treated each other frankly, and everything can be negotiated. agreed upon."

Maybe it was because I was thinking about it, or maybe it was because Liu Chengxun's words had an effect, and after that, the atmosphere relaxed a lot.It's just good food and wine, after all, it's hard to hide his worries, after eating, Qian Hongchu hastily left.

Qian Hongchu was worried and hesitant. Compared with the two Jiedu envoys from the northwest, they were not much better.

In contrast, Gao Shaoji is a bachelor. He occupies Yanzhou, with few people and poor people. After so many years, as the central court continues to grow stronger, there are no unrealistic delusions. It is good to say that one is the same in Yanzhou , but if the court really wants to take it back, he will not be too opposed to it. It is not bad to live a prosperous life as Duke Anle in the Central Plains.

The feud between the Gao family and the Dangxiang Li family is deep, if they betray the court, there will be no good fruit to eat.What's more, Gao Shaoji hoped that the army would be foolish, so he would kill himself from the court. At that time, he could use the power of the court to retaliate and settle his grudges.

As for Li Yiyin, her feelings were even more complicated, mixed with anxiety, regret, and a little fear.
(End of this chapter)