After settling Sun Tu and the two in his own garden, Xi Fengchang took the newly acquired horses to the Xi Feng family's real home, a mansion that occupied an extremely large area and was as majestic as a palace.
The guards here are very tight. There are still a mile or two between the gates, and dozens of elite Xia soldiers are already patrolling to protect them. However, Xi Fengchang was able to pass through as if there was no one around, and he quickly arrived. At the side door on the left, after a few words with the guard leader there, he handed over a hundred horses, and he himself took the most dazzling white horse and continued walking into the mansion.
This Xifeng family's mansion looks luxurious enough from the outside, but it is even more amazing once you enter. Not only are there many houses, but a wide horse racing road has also been built. However, this kind of weird architectural style seems to be surprising at this time. It fits so well that it feels natural.
At this time, just as Xi Fengchang was about to get on his horse and go inside, a fast horse suddenly ran in front of him. Immediately there was a handsome young man in a white robe. After seeing Xi Fengchang, he immediately reined in the horse. He stopped the galloping horse, then looked at him condescendingly and said, "Eighth brother, why did you come back from Wu Lahai in just a few days?" After saying that, his eyes fell on the white horse next to him, and his expression suddenly became condensed.
The anger in Xi Fengchang's eyes also flashed away, and then he smiled and said: "It's all thanks to you, Lao Liu, who asked your father to send me to Wu Lahai to have a look, otherwise I really wouldn't have been able to find such a BMW. Don't tell me , this kind of dragon colt is extremely rare even in the Liao Kingdom. If you hand over this horse, I think my father will be deeply satisfied."
"Haha, I just said it, eighth brother, you will definitely gain a lot from going to Wu Lahai, which few people pay attention to these years. Isn't this the case? So speaking of it, you have to thank me." This man smiled very much Reluctantly, feeling that he had miscalculated and had no intention of staying here any longer, he immediately picked up the reins again, and the control horse and Xifeng often passed each other.
A gloomy look flashed across Xifengchang's rough face. He was stunned for a moment before he got on the horse's back. Then he suddenly lifted the reins and urged the horse to shoot forward like an arrow, staring at the people around him. There was a burst of applause. In terms of speed alone, this horse has surpassed the hundreds of horses in the house.
However, the people around them selectively ignored the hostile conversation between the two sons of Seifeng Yechang. Because this is already an open secret in Shunjun City. Everyone knows that the sons of the city lord have been at odds with each other for a long time. They fight openly and secretly on weekdays. Even the father himself turns a blind eye. Naturally, subordinates like them are more I dare not say more, but of course it is inevitable to take sides sometimes.
Xifeng Yechang is forty-two years old and has twelve sons and seven daughters. The daughter and the three underage sons are fine, but none of the remaining nine sons are efficient, especially the eldest son Xi Fengyun, the third son Xi Fengyao, the sixth son Xi Fengjian and the eighth son Xi Fengchang. Because of their outstanding abilities and ambition to take over as the clan leader, the relationship between the four of them has always been like fire and water, and fights are inevitable. They were somewhat restrained when they were in front of their father, Hosho Nocho, but once they met in private, they really dared to do and say anything.
In fact, Hosofonano also knew why his four outstanding sons were in such trouble.
But he doesn't have the Han people's idea of brothers and brothers. If the Xifeng family wants to continue to be strong, the successor must be good enough. Therefore, in the past few years, he has also deliberately let his four sons fight to choose the best one. The good one.
The reason why Xifeng Chang went to Wu Lahai City this time was actually a very critical test to see if they had the vision and luck to find folk treasures. And because of being plotted by Xifeng in the past, Xifengchang actually had to go to a small town like Wu Lahai to hunt for treasures. If he hadn't been lucky enough to meet Sun Tu and the others, I'm afraid he would have returned empty-handed this time. So he was full of resentment towards his sixth brother. If he hadn't been in the mansion, he might have turned against him and taken action.
After adjusting his mentality, he finally entered his father's study. It was said to be a study. In fact, there were only a few books in it, only some weapons such as crossbows and scimitars, and a huge sheepskin The map is surprisingly the situational and geographical map of Liao, Song and Xia, the three most powerful countries in the world today.
Xi Fengye Chang, who is tall and burly, with legs that are a bit bowed from years of horse riding, has been standing in front of this picture for a long time. Even when he heard someone coming in, he had no intention of turning around and still looked at the map thoughtfully. After a while, He then said: "Ba'er, what do you think our Western Dynasty will choose if the Liao and Song Dynasties start a war?"
Xi Fengchang was not surprised that his father could tell that he was coming without turning around. He only pondered for a moment and then said: "In my opinion, neutrality should be strictly maintained until one family fails to support, and then take advantage of the situation to send troops, so as to seize enough the benefits of."
"Yes, this is the key to why our Western Dynasty has become so prosperous in just a few decades. But after all, our national power is far inferior to that of the Liao and Song Dynasties, so sometimes we have to obey the instructions of the big powers and make disobedience. It comes from our intentions. The first few large-scale attacks on the Song Dynasty were ultimately forced by the Liao Kingdom. Even if we won those few battles and gained benefits, the loss of national power and military strength was also real. " Feng Yechang said before turning around.
If they hadn't known that this person was an important minister of the Xia Kingdom or a patriarch of the Eight Tribes of the Party, many people would have thought that he was a Han Confucian scholar when they first saw him. Because both in appearance and temperament, he seemed very gentle and elegant, which was completely different from the rough Dangxiang people. Even the son of Xi Fengchang was more imposing than him.
Xi Feng often saw his father turn around, and then he bent down to salute, but he was not in a hurry to speak, just waiting for the other party to continue talking. What I said just now was definitely not said casually, it should have a deeper meaning. Sure enough, Xifeng Yechang quickly added: "This time, the emperor's birthday was celebrated by envoys from the Liao and Song Dynasties. This was a grand occasion that had not happened in many years. But what is their purpose of coming? It's very thought-provoking. Already…”
"Father, you mean they were the envoys sent to let our country send troops at that time?" Xi Feng Chang slightly frowned: "What does the emperor mean?"
"Of course there is no conclusion yet, but judging from the news coming from Xingqing Mansion, I'm afraid the emperor can't hold back this time. Huh, Li Qianshun was also the first generation of British rulers in my Western Dynasty, but now he is getting older. , but people have begun to become confused. He simply does not know that the war between Liao and Song Dynasty was secretly instigated by us. The best thing for us in the Western Dynasty is to wait and see.
It's so ridiculous that he actually plans to get involved! "The tone was full of disdain for his emperor, without any awe.
Xi Fengchang had no intention of persuading him. The biggest difference between the Xia people and the Han people was that they did not respect the imperial power too much, especially those like the Xi Feng clan who led their own clan and did not plot anything against their emperor secretly. Do less, let alone talk between father and son.
However, he still frowned: "Then father plans to go to the court to remonstrate?"
"Will Li Qianshun listen to my words? I'm afraid that he will think that I have evil intentions again, so this matter has to fall on other people, some people who can win his trust. This time you go and have fun Qing Mansion, the most critical point lies in this."
"I understand." Xi Fengchang suddenly felt happy. It seemed that his father was going to leave such important matters to him. Once the matter was done, his weight in his father's heart would naturally be different. But soon, he said with some doubts: "It's okay for the eldest brother and the third brother not to be in Shunjun City. Why doesn't father leave this matter to the fine feudal government?"
"He? Huh, he has a completely different view from you and me. He actually thinks that we should turn to the Liao Kingdom in this war to gain greater benefits."
Hearing the obvious dissatisfaction in his father's words, Xi Fengchang became even more happy, and immediately responded: "I will definitely not let my father down this time, whether it is the officials of the court or the princes, they will always If sensible people stand on our side and let them speak out when the time comes, the situation will be stabilized."
"Well, I, Xi Feng, can't come forward in this matter, so let others do it." Xifeng Yechang nodded with satisfaction, and then asked: "By the way, how was your harvest this time?"
"I'm here to report to my father. I bought more than a hundred horses from the Liao Kingdom in Wu Lahai City. In addition, there is also a rare horse in the world, which should be used as a birthday gift for the emperor." After saying that, he took pictures. After he raised his hand, someone pulled out the white horse outside the door.
Even Xifeng Yechang's eyes lit up when he saw the horse. He immediately walked out of the door and looked at it up and down for a long time before nodding with great satisfaction: "This horse is indeed a very good horse. It is as good as the horse." The treasures found by others are not far behind. Well, you really gained a lot from your trip to Wu Lahai this time."
"I did get an unexpected big harvest, not because of this horse, but because of a person, a talent who defected from the Liao Kingdom." Xi Fengchang immediately met Sun Tu and talked with him. The details of the in-depth discussion were revealed, and at the end he even praised: "This Sun Qianli is really a rare talent. He is the best choice in both civil and military affairs. He is also very courageous. If he can use it well, he will be a great help." .”
"From your point of view, this person does have some abilities. But... you said that he came from the Liao Kingdom, so it would be inappropriate to use him casually." Xi Fengye Chang said with concern: "After all, he is It’s not from our tribe, maybe it was specially arranged by the Liao people.”
"But..." Before Xi Fengchang could explain anything, Xi Feng Yechang had already waved his hand and said: "People can still be used, but before that, we have to give him a try..."