Brother Xi Fengchang who walked out at the same time looked very ugly. Not only did they not talk to each other along the way, they didn't even intend to meet their eyes. Until they reached the street outside, they quickly separated under the crowd of guards. , galloping away in different directions.
This time, the two of them were completely embarrassed, but their father, Xi Feng Ye Chang, did not say anything to comfort the two brothers and told them not to fight. Such a laissez-faire attitude would be unbelievable in the Han people, because the Han people have always valued a loving father and a filial son, and respectful brothers and sisters. Even if brothers really hate each other for some reason, they must at least maintain it on the surface. The appearance of harmonious coexistence.
But as party members with fierce and domineering blood flowing through their bodies, the Xia people nowadays are not so particular. In fact, for the Xixia court, it had long been commonplace for fathers and sons to kill brothers for their own power. Even the founding emperor Yuan Hao died at the hands of his own son. Others were naturally unable to resist such a fate, so they eventually got used to it. This is like a room fighting, the winner takes all cruel rules.
Therefore, even if the brothers Xi Fengchang fought openly and secretly, Xi Feng Yechang, as his father, did not stop them too much. As long as they didn't draw their swords at each other, he would just turn a blind eye.
His father's acquiescence and Xi Fengchang's provocation made Xi Fengjian feel even more angry. So after returning to his residence, he immediately called several of his close associates to him, and said with a gloomy face: "Lao Ba has become more and more arrogant recently. If Sun Qianli can really help him, what's wrong with him?" I will definitely be more disadvantaged. Tell me, is there a way to get rid of him?" He didn't dare to attack Xi Fengchang now, but killing a traitor who had recently defected to the Liao Kingdom should not be a big problem.
A burly man with a sinewy face immediately slapped his chest and said, "As long as you say a word, Sixth Young Master, I will lead my men to kill that Liao traitor."
Before Xi Feudal could respond, another middle-aged man with Han appearance said: "Liang Eda must not be reckless! If I really kill people at will in Shunjun City and cause any trouble, I'm afraid the clan leader will not spare me." Wait, even the Sixth Young Master will definitely be implicated."
"Hmph, you are a coward and a traitor to the Liao Kingdom. If you kill him, kill him..." Liang Eda snorted with some dissatisfaction, but the next person spoke and he did not dare to refute. It was a man in his forties with a face. The thin, capable-looking Dangxiang man said: "What He Sichang said is true, now is not the time to act like this. If we do this, even if the Eighth Young Master can't do anything to us, the other two Young Masters will when they come back. It’s not worth it to hold on to this point any longer.”
The person who can make the bold and arrogant Liang Eda dare not refute at will is Xi Fengman, the uncle of the same clan of Xi Feng Jian who is the most trusted and the closest to Xi Feng Jian. Although this person has the word "barbarian" in his name, he is by no means reckless. On the contrary, he can always come up with some strategies that satisfy the feudal lord to achieve his goals.
Previously, it was because Xifengjia accepted his suggestion that he was able to send Xifengchang to poor places such as Wu Lahai. Of course, judging from the final result, this actually helped Xi Fengchang, but Xi Fengchang could not think that the advice given by this clan uncle was wrong.
So when I heard what he said at this time, even if the fine feudalists were a little anxious to eradicate Sun Yat-sen,
At this time, he could only suppress his murderous intention and said: "So, we can only let him stay here?"
"No, people always have to be eliminated. Otherwise, how can the Sixth Young Master make others believe that the Eighth Young Master can be suppressed?" It’s a problem.”
"Is this easier said than done?" Not only Xi Feudan frowned when he heard this, but the other two people also looked puzzled. So since Sun Qianli had been taken over by Xifeng Chang for his own use, how could he leave Shunjun City for no reason? Even their father would not be able to issue such an order at this time.
Xifengman said confidently: "As early as after the Sixth Young Master talked about this person, I was thinking about how to deal with him. Naturally, he himself has no flaws, but the people around him are different. According to me As we know, there is also a Liao businessman who came back with them this time. Although this person was not recruited by the Eighth Young Master, he has been living in his other courtyard and he should have a very close relationship with Sun Qianli."
"You want to start with him?" He Sichang immediately understood and asked.
"That's right, because this person has something to do with it. In the past few days, the Eighth Young Master has been collecting green salt for him. Now these green salts are coming to Shunjun City one after another. As long as we start from these green salts If we take it, we will definitely be able to lure him out of the city. And as long as something happens to him, will Sun Qianli let it go?"
After saying this, the faces of the other three people suddenly turned from anger to joy, especially Xi Fengjian, who laughed excitedly: "This is a very good plan! Then do what you want! Let Liang Eda and Xi Fenglie be strong Lead people to do it, I will see Sun Qianli's head within ten days!" The reason why he was so excited was because he thought of a very crucial point, maybe in this way he could drag Xi Fengchang out of the city If we solve it together, it will be settled once and for all.
Naturally, his subordinates immediately understood what he was thinking, but they did not show it. They just accepted the order seriously and then went down to make corresponding arrangements. This matter is indeed not difficult for them. Although the security of Shunjun City is good, it only applies to the city and the surrounding area of 10 or 20 miles. As long as they go out of the jurisdiction of 20 miles, the power of the horse thieves in Xixia is not small. , as long as they can be persuaded to take action, they can naturally easily take down those green salts and other things.
At this time, Sun Tu met Xi Fengchang again and learned from him that he had been accepted by Xi Feng Yechang. He never expected that he would be targeted like this and put on the must-kill list.
He still behaves very calmly, looking unfazed by flattery and humiliation: "Thank you, Brother Xifeng... No, next I should call you Young Master. Thank you Young Master for trusting me and using me!"
"Haha, it doesn't have to be like this. As long as you are really talented, I will make good use of you. I will never miss you in glory and wealth. Our Xia Kingdom is different from the Liao Kingdom. There are not many ethnic differences, even if you are Han. , as long as you have real talent and knowledge and are willing to do things for me to understand Gaoguo, we will give you adequate rewards."
Sun Tu immediately showed a look of gratitude and excitement: "I don't know what you want me to do, sir. I just give you orders."
"There's no rush now. I only have a casual position in Shunjun City, and I don't have any military and political power." Now that Sun Tu has been taken over as his own, there is no need for Xifengchang to hide anything. To be honest,
road.
Sun Tu could actually see that Xi Fengchang did not have his own power in the city, and there were not even a few officials who were really willing to stand with him, let alone his trusted people. This may be because he tried his best to recruit Sun Tu after meeting him, without taking into account his identity as a Han from the Liao Kingdom, because there was really no one available.
But this is exactly what Sun Tu wants to see, otherwise it would be difficult for him to get ahead. At least Xi Fengchang's identity is here, and Xi Feng Yechang seems to be quite fond of this son, so as long as he seizes the opportunity, he can quickly break into the Xi Feng clan, or even the core of the Xixia court, thus stirring up trouble.
Seeing Sun Tu lowering his eyes and saying nothing, Xi Fengchang only said that the other party was worried, and then said: "But don't worry, I will be able to stand out soon. Because my father had previously intended for me to go to Xingqing Mansion to congratulate the emperor. Shou, and at the same time contact the officials in the DPRK and China who have good relations with us. As long as the matter is completed, I can have a place in the DPRK, which is something that even the third brother has not been able to do for three years since he went to Xingqing Mansion! "
When Sun Tu heard what he said, his heart moved. What was his purpose in contacting the officials in the capital? But after all, these were just some of the statements that the other party revealed in order to appease Sun Tu. He couldn't ask too many questions, so he could only keep them in his mind for the time being, and then a hint of excitement appeared on his face: "Young Master, are you planning to let me accompany you?"
"Of course. You will naturally go with me when we go to Xingqing Mansion. I may need you when we get there. So as long as you are loyal to me, you will definitely benefit." Xifeng often patted her His shoulder assured. Then, he said some more words to win people's hearts, and then left with great satisfaction.
At least for him at this time, everything was going smoothly, and he only had to wait half a month to set off for Xingqing Mansion.
￥￥￥￥￥
When Sun Tu really established a foothold in Shunjun City of Xixia and began to prepare for his trip to his capital, Xingqingfu, other people in foreign countries were also ready to go home.
After staying in Nanjing of the Liao Kingdom for more than a month, Tong Guan, the Song envoy, failed to meet the Liao Emperor Yelu Yanxi after all. This unattractive emperor only cared about hunting around and paid no attention to state affairs. He would not give any face to a Song envoy who caused a lot of turmoil in Nanjing.
In the end, Tong Guan could only return home with some guilty apology from Yelu Dashi and Yelu Xiongge.
In fact, for him, it didn't matter whether he saw the Emperor of Liao or not. He had only two purposes in coming to Liao this time. One was to cover up the alliance with the Jin Kingdom, and the other was to bring back Liao's border defense map that was related to the future. It's just that although the first goal was achieved, the second thing... Sun Tu's disappearance really made him uneasy, even more than losing such a capable subordinate here.
But even so, Tong Guan was not too sad. Although he valued Sun Tu, this person did sometimes do things that were out of his control, so Sun Tu's death was not a big blow. As long as he can fill the vacancy of the Qingzhou Metropolitan Supervisor vacated by Sun Tu as soon as possible after returning to Tokyo.
But others didn't think so. After Luda and Wu Song walked out of Youzhou City, they couldn't help but look around, always hoping that he would suddenly appear. But no matter how much they hoped, there was no trace of Sun Tu in the end, leaving only a sigh...