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Chapter 605: Different opinions and the answer to the mystery [Thank you! Goodbye! 41K owed]

In a blink of an eye,

A few days have passed since the Dragon Boat Festival.

Bian Jing was the best place in this dynasty, filled with nobles and high-ranking officials.

There are all kinds of complicated relationships between the wealthy and powerful families.

In addition, relatives and old friends kept in touch with each other and passed on the news, so the sudden incident in Northern Liao, thousands of miles away, spread to the capital at an extremely fast speed.

Even in the private rooms of some restaurants in the city, people gradually started talking about this matter.

However, there are many different opinions as to why the Mongolian tribes had a bloody conflict with the Zhao family of Lulong.

This afternoon,

It's still light.

Xu Zaijing and others had already left school.
As soon as everyone walked out of the Sheng family's gate, Xu Zaijing saw Liang Han's servant Diaoche, who was standing not far from the gate waiting with a horse.

After seeing Xu Zaijing and the others, Diao Che immediately came up to them with a smile and said, "Gentlemen, my Sixth Young Master said that he treated us very badly and was very rude on the Dragon Boat Festival! So today I asked you to go to Yuxian Restaurant for a chat."

Gu Tingye was riding on his horse, frowning and saying, "Yuxian Restaurant? Why is Liu Lang so generous today?"

Qi Heng, who was standing by, lifted the carriage curtain and looked at the fishing cart beside the carriage. He echoed, "Since Han Ge'er knew how to treat us badly, why did he send a servant like you to entertain us today? Where are the others?"

Diao Che hurriedly bowed and said with a smile: "Second Master, Young Master, calm down. My master was surrounded by several yamen officials just because he said he knew the reason for Bei Liao's affairs. It is really difficult to escape."

Xu Zaijing, Gu Tingye and Zai Zhang looked at each other and asked in surprise, "What? Liu Lang has heard about this?"

"Let's go! Let's go and listen." Gu Tingye urged anxiously.

Zai Zhang, Xu Zaijing's brother, also rarely asked his personal attendant to go back to Quyuan Street to tell Sun and Hualan that he would be home late today.

Everyone got on their carriages and headed towards the entrance of Jiying Alley.

Not far from Jiying Lane, the sound of horse hooves came from behind the crowd.

I turned my head and took a look.
"Shut up!"

Xu Zaijing immediately reined in the little black horse under his saddle.

"What's wrong with Xiaowu?" Zai Zhang turned around and asked with concern.

Xu Zaijing replied: "Brother, I saw the knight behind me, he seems to be the servant who came to Huyan's house as a dowry with my fourth sister."

"Ok?"

Zai Zhang looked back and then stopped his mount.

"Brother, go with Erlang and the others first! If anything really happens, I'll let Qingyun come find you."

Seeing Zai Zhang's hesitation, Xu Zaijing continued, "When you get accurate information about the conflict in Bei Liao, send someone to Chunmingfang to tell my sister and me."

Zai Zhang shook his head: "Wait for that boy to come over and hear what he has to say."

After saying that, Zai Zhang waved his hand towards Gu Tingye and the others and said, “You go first!”

During the speaking time,

The servant has come close.
Looking at the Xu brothers waiting on horseback, he smiled and bowed, saying, "Hello, Sanlang, Wulang! The lady asked me to invite Wulang to Chunmingfang."

Zai Zhang asked with concern: "What's the matter?"

The servant shook his head: "Replying to Sanlang, the lady didn't say anything."

Xu Zaijing's eyes turned and he guessed, "Brother, maybe something happened to the colt sent to Huyan's house."

Zai Zhang thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, Xiao Wu, you can go and take a look! If you have time, come to Yuxian Restaurant and listen to it."

"I know, brother."

As he spoke, Xu Zaijing turned his horse around, led Qingyun, the carriage with the maid in it, and the servant towards Chunmingfang.

Chun Ming Fang,
A horse-drawn carriage with a wooden sign with the word "Tan" on it was driving on the street.

"drive!"

The sound of the horse driver came from outside the carriage.

Sitting in the car was Mrs. Qin, the second wife of the fourth room of the Tan family. She held her daughter in one hand and used the round fan in the other hand to open the curtain.

What comes into view are a few horses trotting past.

"Ji'an, whose family is he from?" Madam Qin asked.

Xiang's mother, who was following the car, was still following Qingyun's back. When she heard this, she hurriedly said, "Madam, it was Xu's Wulang who brought people over."

"Oh?"

Madam Qin leaned forward and took a look.

He said to his mother, "Maybe he went to Huyan's house to visit Madam Xu."

"Yes." Madam Qin nodded slightly and lowered the curtain.

Entered the Anguogong Mansion,

Back to your own courtyard,

Madam Qin's daughter was taken aside by the maid to play.

Mrs. Qin opened her arms and let Xiang Mama help her take off her coat.

Xiang Mama stood aside and looked at Madam Qin and said, "Miss, I think you should tell the master about what the Madam of the Marquis' Mansion said today."

Madam Qin nodded and said, "I'm just asking for an official position for my nephew. Why can't I say anything?"

After a cold laugh, Madam Qin continued, "I'm afraid my nephew won't look down upon the Dragon Guards position I asked for."

"Then we have done our best." said to mother.

"Ah."

Huyan's house,
In the main hall of the front yard,
Xu Zaijing sat on a chair, holding his nephew Huyanbi in his arms.

Hu Yanbi is only one and a half years old now. His eyes are very similar to An Mei's. Although he sits quietly in Xu Zaijing's arms, his eyes keep moving.

No matter whether it was his grandmother, Mrs. Pan, speaking, or An Mei speaking, this boy would always look over there, as if he understood.

"After delivering the military report, the postman came to our house and brought this letter." Madam Pan said as she handed a letter to her nanny beside her.

The mother took the letter and handed it to Xu Zaijing.

When Xu Zaijing was reading the letter, Hu Yanbi poked his little head out and looked at the letter paper. He even wanted to grab it with one hand, but Xu Zaijing lifted the letter paper to avoid it.

Then, Xu Zaijing hugged his nephew with one hand and started reading the letter with the other hand.

Even though he was restrained like this, the child Huyan Bi did not cry or make a fuss.

An Mei and her mother-in-law Pan looked at each other and said softly, "When his uncle wasn't around, he acted like a little bully at home. Now that his uncle is here, he's as obedient as a bastard."

Mrs. Pan, who was standing by, looked at her little grandson and shook her head with a smile.

Hearing this, Xu Zaijing looked up and smiled, then continued to read the contents of the letter at a glance.

After reading it, Xu Zaijing sighed with some disappointment: "I saw Zhao Weiga on the polo field before. He was a noble from Northern Liao. Now I hear that he is in such a situation."

Madam Pan and An Mei in the hall also nodded repeatedly with emotion.

According to the letter, the Zhao family of Lulong, a military family of Northern Liao, had more than 600 members, but they were slaughtered, leaving only a few dozen people on the boat.

When the Emperor of the Great Zhou and important officials in the court knew the reason for the massacre, there would surely be quite a stir.

Afterwards, Xu Zaijing, Madam Pan and his sister asked about the recent situation of his brother-in-law Huyan Jiong.

After teasing his nephew for a while, he prepared to get up and say goodbye.

As he walked out, Xu Zaijing looked at Madam Pan's expression and said, "Don't worry, Auntie. The Imperial City Department and the Military Affairs Department don't know about these things yet, so I won't say anything more."

When Madam Pan heard this, she smiled and nodded, saying, "Sir, he really did not make a mistake in choosing someone."

Xu Zaijing smiled.

Arriving at the second gate, An Mei looked at Xu Zaijing who was riding a horse, and waved Hu Yanbi's arm, saying, "Bi'er, I wish my little uncle a safe journey."

After leaving Huyan's house,
Qingyun looked at Xu Zaijing, who had a serious expression on his face, and said, "Sir, are we still going to Yuxian Restaurant?"

Xu Zaijing nodded: "Go and listen to what Liu Lang has to say."

The golden crow sinks to the west,

As the sky gradually darkened, lanterns were hung sporadically in places across the capital.

inner city,

At Yuxian Restaurant near Zhou Bridge,

"Goro is here!"

The fishing cart at the door pushed open the door of the private room and preached loudly.

Xu Zaijing walked in, while Qingyun stayed outside the door with the fishing cart.

"Wu Lang, why are you so late today?"

"Brother Jing, long time no see."

"I've met Goro."

"Wu Lang, why do you seem to have grown taller?"

Looking at the group of noble sons in the private room who were dressed in bright clothes and holding fans and swords, Xu Zaijing hurriedly smiled and bowed.

"Hello, Brother Pei! I just went to Chunmingfang for something."

Hearing this, the son of Xin Guogong Pei's family said, "If you need any help, Wu Lang will speak."

Xu Zaijing smiled and nodded: "Of course."

"Brother Chaojie, it's been a long time since we last met. You look even more elegant than before."

Hai Chaojie, a member of the Hai family, smiled and shook his head. He pointed at Xu Zaijing with his folding fan and said, "Wu Lang, this sentence should be said to you."

Xu Zaijing covered his face with a smile and said, "I don't deserve it! I don't deserve it!"

"Hahaha!" Seeing Xu Zaijing's exaggerated look, everyone in the room laughed.

"He Rui, you look so happy and healthy."

As he spoke, Xu Zaijing raised his eyebrows at Shen Herui, with a look that all men understand.

Shin Hee-seo angrily hit Seo Jae-jeong's shoulder.

The crowd burst into laughter again.

Zai Zhang's friend Lu Zhang stood by and said to Zai Zhang, "Sanlang, I really envy your little brother's popularity."

Zai Zhang smiled and said, "I'm envious too!"

After everyone sat down with a smile, Xu Zaijing looked at Liang Han and said, "Liu Lang, everyone says you know the truth about Bei Liao. Can you tell me more?"

Liang Han scratched his head a little embarrassedly, looked around and said, "Brother Jing, I only heard about it, and I don't know whether it is true or not."

Facing everyone's gaze, Liang Han continued, "It is said that the Mongolian tribes want to form an alliance with several noble families in Northern Liao. Among them, the nobleman of the largest Zhadalan tribe wants to marry a girl from the Zhao family in Lulong."

"When the wedding was about to take place, somehow, a rumor spread that the noble daughter of the Zhao family in Lulong had been captured by the Jin Kingdom and her innocence was completely ruined."

"The Zhadalan tribe felt deceived and insulted, which is why they came into conflict with the Zhao family in Lulong."

After Liang Han finished speaking, the Pei family disciple shook his head and said, "Sixth Brother, the tribes in the north of Northern Liao are barbaric, ignorant, rude and rude. They often have the custom of marrying the mother of their father when he dies and marrying the wife of their brother when he dies, which is against human ethics."

"The northern tribes are marrying into the Northern Liao family. They are marrying the identity of a girl from the Zhao family of Lulong, not the innocence of a noble lady from the Zhao family of Lulong. I think this news is not right."

Xu Zaijing stood aside and nodded in agreement with the others: "Brother Pei is right."

Hai Chaojie on the other side said, "Brother Jing, I heard that an urgent report from Jingdong East Road was delivered to the palace today. I think we will know something in the next two days."

Hearing this, Zai Zhang looked at Xu Zai Jing.

Xu Zaijing nodded to his brother and said, "To be honest with you, I just went to my brother-in-law Huyan's house."

Gu Tingye asked anxiously: "Brother Jing, what news did you get?"

Everyone in the private room looked at Xu Zaijing.

Xu Zaijing nodded: "There are some! As Brother Chaojie said, we will know in two days."

Liang Han said anxiously, "Brother Jing, please tell me more."

Xu Zaijing looked at the expressions of the people in the private room, and after considering for a while, he said: "It is said that Zhao Weigan from the Zhao family of Northern Liao is already on his way to Beijing."

With this remark,
Everyone in the private room looked surprised.

The Imperial Palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty,

Inner Court,

The palace where the emperor handled government affairs was brightly lit.

The important civil and military officials in the court,
Some were sitting on the embroidery cushions, and some were standing aside. Although their postures were different, they all had a thoughtful look on their faces.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness is here."

The eunuch whispered beside the emperor.

"Well, let him sit next to me," said the emperor.

After a while, Zhao Fang led his men into the hall.

Zhao Fang first bowed to the important ministers in the hall, and then walked towards the emperor.

The important officials in the court bowed and saluted in return.

Zhao Fang sat next to the emperor and whispered, "Father, what's wrong?"

The emperor picked up a report from the imperial desk, handed it to Zhao Fang, and said, "Fang'er, read it yourself."

After Zhao Fang responded, he took the report with both hands and started reading it.

After just looking for a while, Zhao Fang frowned.

On the way back to Quyuan Street,
Although the sky is dark,

But on the streets of Bianjing, there were still many passers-by busy having fun.

Looking at the Xu family's carriages on the road, curious eyes would look over from time to time.

The reason was simple: the maid Hua Xiang was riding carefully on the back of the tall and majestic little black colt.

It is rare to see beautiful girls in well-dressed clothes and horses with luxurious saddles on the streets.

When I got closer, I saw that the reins of the little black colt were now held in Qingyun's hand.

in the carriage,
Xu Zaijing and Zai Zhang sat opposite each other.

Xu Zaijing said, "Brother, according to the letter from Huyan Shibo, Northern Liao and Jin are actually secretly negotiating peace."

"What!!? Peace talks?" Zai Zhang asked in surprise, trying to lower his voice.

Xu Zaijing nodded heavily: "It was the Zhao family of Lulong who was appointed by the Northern Liao royal family to lead the peace talks."

Zai Zhang thought for a moment, nodded and whispered, "It's not the Liu or Ma families, the civil servant families of Northern Liao! However, Lulong is closest to the front line between Northern Liao and Jin. The Zhao family has been military commanders for generations and has deep roots in the Northern Liao army. It makes sense for them to lead the peace talks."

Zai Zhang asked again: "Then, how could the Zhao family of Lulong come into conflict with the Mongolian tribes?"

Xu Zaijing took a deep breath and laughed softly, "Brother, do you know what the Northern Liao royal family promised in order to get the Mongolian tribes to fight for Northern Liao?"

Zai Zhang: "Yes, there are many grazing pastures in the Northern Liao territory. I heard that those pastures are very good."

"hiss!"

Zai Zhang's eyes lit up and he took a deep breath: "Xiao Wu, you mean..."

Xu Zaijing nodded: "Brother, you are right! The people who least want Northern Liao and Jin to negotiate peace are the Mongolian tribes! If the two countries negotiate peace, the Mongolian tribes will return to their grazing lands!"

"The pastures there are not as good as those in Northern Liao that have been managed for many years. Moreover, when the Mongolian tribes return, they will continue to be controlled by Northern Liao, and they will not face the Jin army that they once defeated."

Zai Zhang continued, "It was our dynasty that annihilated the fierce soldiers of the Western Army of the powerful Bai Gao like a butcher cutting up an ox."

Xu Zaijing nodded: "The Mongolian tribes dare not draw their swords against the Northern Liao royal family, so the Zhao family of Lulong will 'take the blame' on their behalf."

"Xiao Wu, since the Mongolian tribes have expressed their feelings so violently, there will be a lot more to come." Zai Zhang said.

Xu Zaijing: "Well, according to Zhao Wei, the peace talks between the two countries went smoothly. The Jin Kingdom also wants to drive the wolf to swallow the tiger, so let the Northern Liao go to the west to meet our Western Army!"

What Xu Zaijing didn't say was that he had used his connections to ask the Imperial City Department before. If they hadn't kept it from him, then the Imperial City Department hadn't gotten any information before that either.

In this case, everyone in the Imperial City Department must pay attention to the methods of the Jin Dynasty's military nobles.

(End of this chapter)