Chapter 32 The Bet
Chapter 32 Bet
Author: Sharkshou Zhazhao
Chapter 32 Bet
Under the watchful eyes of all the ministers, Queen Mother Shulu took a jar of wine and two wine bowls from her attendants, and filled them each herself:
"My son, I am sincere. Today, in front of all the ministers, my mother and queen apologize to you and promise that you will withdraw from the DPRK and return to power from now on."
"If the Khan is willing to relent, he will drink my bowl of apology wine."
She slowly walked down the steps and handed the bowl of wine to Yelu Dejin.
"Mother."
Even though she is an emperor, she is still her biological mother after all.
The crime of regicide was made out of nothing, how could he bear the heart to kill everyone!
The young new king of Liaodan took the wine bowl and drank it all:
"Mother, what happened yesterday may be a misunderstanding. From now on, I will do my best to repair internally and externally, and return with a great victory in Pingzhou!"
After hearing this, Queen Mother Shulu sighed and took another bowl of wine.
"When my mother almost died when she gave birth to you, the Khan should help me drink this strong alcohol."
"Mother."
Yelu Dejin felt that the sin in his heart was getting deeper. At this moment, several veterans staggered and knelt down:
"The Queen Mother successively assisted the two khans and unified the eight tribes of Liao and Dan, which led to today's prosperity - since it was a misunderstanding, please continue to assist the Queen Mother!"
As soon as he said it, everyone followed suit, even those who were wavering did not dare not to kneel down.
For a while, the words "Please the Queen Mother to continue to assist the government" lingered in the palace, and Yelu Dejin suddenly realized that he had fallen into this painful trick.
But the words had been spoken, and there was no room for maneuver. Yelu Dejin gritted his teeth and had no choice but to say "I take my leave" and left as if running away.
After hearing about the incident in the palace, Li Qianyin showed a clear expression.
"Khan is affectionate and righteous, and it is not surprising that Queen Mother Shulu can handle him so well."
This time, he was invited by Lu Wenyong, the military governor of Pingzhou, to go to Pingzhou to discuss peace talks.
Yelu Dejin suffered a big loss from the Queen Mother because he ignored Li Qianyin's repeated entrustments. Now he can no longer believe her even if he doesn't believe her.
"Ahem." He was anxious and coughed violently in his hurry. "You don't know, my father said that my mother almost died when she gave birth to me. She suffered a great crime and the kindness of raising me is unforgettable. I really feel so sad."
I can’t bear it.”
"Khan doesn't have to be so excited."
She sat on the horse and glanced at him.
The handsome and burly young new king immediately understood that she was referring to his cough, and couldn't help but feel a little hot in his face.
"Now that the world is in chaos, not to mention those in high positions, there are even ordinary people who abandon their children and daughters for a meal, and there are even those cannibals who have lost all conscience - Khan had better be careful."
Her words were as cold as ice, which was chilling to listen to.
"I would like to thank Miss Qianyin for reminding her in advance. Although my mother made a mistake first, I will not embarrass her. I will wait until the matter is completed to arrange a place for her to rest in her old age."
"whatever."
Li Qianyin didn't want to talk to him, so she put her legs under the horse's belly and walked to the front at a faster pace.
"Oh, there is one more thing, Khan, don't forget -" she turned around and looked at him, "even if Li Hexi, with his bright tongue and lotus flower, wants to promote peace talks, Pingzhou will either surrender or perish."
"The Khan led tens of thousands of troops to block Pingzhou City. Do you want peace talks or are you threatening?"
Li Hecheng took the lead, and the thin and tall middle-aged man behind him must be Lu Wenyong, the military governor of Lulong in Pingzhou.
"If peace talks fail, it will naturally be coercion."
Similarly, before Yelu Dejin could speak, Li Qianyin stepped forward to confront Li Hexi.
"Oh? It's you again - my former wife," he narrowed his eyes, "I've been away for a few days. How is your wife?"
Li Qianyin ignored the sarcasm in his words and turned to Yelu Dejin:
"Khan, it turns out that this is the way of hospitality in Pingzhou. I think it's better to forget it."
"Miss Li misunderstood," Lu Wenyong, who was following him, took a few steps forward, "His Royal Highness King Yi has prepared delicious food and wine for the two of you. He also hopes that the soldiers of Liao Dan will wait outside the city longer."
"It doesn't matter, they can go to Beicheng for repairs." As soon as Yelu Dejin finished speaking, he saw Lu Wenyong's face turned pale instantly and his fists were clenched.
"This king is hosting a banquet with the Khan, firstly to continue discussing the peace talks, and secondly to celebrate the smooth cooperation in the past few days. Although the Khan himself messed it up, the sincerity of your and my cooperation is also worth celebrating.
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During the banquet, Li Hecheng was sitting in the hall, leaning on his seat and pouring a glass of wine, looking like a dandy.
"Your Highness is right. If Pingzhou is willing to surrender and join hands with Liao and Dan, we can lay a foundation that will last forever - and I will definitely treat the people of Pingzhou kindly, just like Beicheng. Let Master Lu make a decision."
Yelu Dejin cupped his hands with a look of justice on his face.
"Beicheng? Khan, it's really hard to stand and talk. After you Liaodan entered Beicheng, they burned, killed, and looted, and expelled my people from Beicheng until they had nowhere to escape. Now it's all your own Liaodan barbarians who actually say you should treat the people well."
?”
The speaker was Lu Lun, Lu Wenyong's eldest son.
"No rudeness."
Everyone could tell that Lu Wenyong deliberately waited until his eldest son finished speaking before he calmly shouted to stop. Thinking that Lu Lun was highly valued by his father, they couldn't help but look at Lu Wenyong with a more probing look.
"Those are brothers who have fought with my father since they were young. Wen Li and Shi Shu do not understand at all. It is indeed my fault to do such a despicable thing."
Yelu Dejin's tone was sincere.
"This must be the eldest son of Mr. Lu's family. Although you are not related by blood to my sister, you should call me uncle in terms of seniority."
"There are only peace talks, no surrender."
Lu Wen interrupted Yelu Dejin's reminiscing with words, his tone firm:
"Does Khan really think that everyone in the world just wants to survive, and ignores the roots of the nation?"
"Lord Lu, what you said is wrong. Now the world is in chaos, people are dying of hunger, and the territory of the Central Plains has been falling apart for more than 20 years. Is it possible that Lord Lu, who is in a high position, doesn't care about the life and death of the people just for the sake of this so-called foundation?
"
Yelv Dejin sneered, "What's more, Pingzhou has turned its back on the Central Plains. The Emperor of the Central Plains is watching with eager eyes. In the current situation, what will be the difference between Pingzhou surrendering or not? Sir Lu, please think twice."
"Snapped--"
The man in Xuanyi who had been silent in the hall placed the cup in his hand heavily on the table.
Everyone looked over in unison.
"Huh? What Khan said is wonderful, why don't you continue?"
He raised his eyes slightly, his posture cold.
After calling away all the attendants, his eyes scanned the faces of everyone in the hall:
"Khan, does he know why Liao and Dan were defeated?"
"It is natural to expand territory and lay a foundation."
"Ha" as if he heard a big joke, Li Hecheng laughed with his hands in his hands, "Okay, in that case, I will make a bet with Khan - if Khan can't get out of this door today, Khan can guess,
What happens outside here?"
"Khan!"
At this moment, a Liaodan soldier rushed into the palace regardless of the obstruction of the guards outside the door.
Under everyone's gaze, the man hurriedly said in Khan's ear:
"Khan, all the horses and food in our camp were destroyed. The army rushed back to support us but was ambushed on the road."
"Even the soldiers of the North City were surrounded and trapped in the city, and arrows were fired."
"Liao Dan, defeated."
Chapter completed!