Daily life of cat villains

The first thing Xu Zhe met after returning home was Yelu Hongji, who went to see Empress Xiao after reporting on his work.Do what you can and wait for the result.Everyone was busy these days, so Xu Zhe was able to sleep peacefully until the court meeting.

He didn't have a grade, so he just found a more formal dress, and talked about it for a long time, but Xu Zhe ignored it, changed his clothes, took the venison and cheese, and ran away, "It's too late, it's too late, let's talk about it when we come back. "

All Guan chased after him, "My lord, water, water!"

Xu Zhe rode over, stooped slightly and took away the water bag in Du Guan's hand, finished eating on the horse's back, wiped his mouth, got off the horse, and it was almost time for the court meeting.

He stood low-key in the back row, all his acquaintances were in front, and he didn't even have anyone who could talk, so he could only listen carefully to the conversation between Yelu Hongji and the courtiers.

Finally finished the discussion, and finally waited for the personnel dispatch.Xu Zhe cheered up, his eyes were full of anticipation.

Brother Yelumo quietly turned his head to peek at him, feeling a little unbearable to see him like this.

Talents were needed during the war, so Xiao Yuanshan was reassigned to the Military Division of the Southern Academy, where he was in charge of the military order of the Southern Academy.Then there is the arrangement for Xiao Feng... Brother Yelumo wished he could cover his ears.

"...Xiao Feng, the great king of the Southern Academy, was temporarily transferred to the group shepherd's office on the west road of the collapsed mountain, and took up the post of Taibao."

The King of the South Campus is free!

The joy of accident!

Xu Zhe looked at his uncle, who was meeting his gaze. His eyes were filled with anticipation, but Yelu Hongji's eyes dodged and he looked away. He paused and said, "As for the pastor, Xiao Jialan will be in charge." .”

Xu Zhe was dumbfounded.

Yelu Hongji specially put his transfer at the end, and after the announcement of the pastor, there will be nothing else.He waved quickly, "Let's go."

After speaking, he left first.

Just as Xu Zhe took a step, he was about to argue, "..."

The emperor is gone, and there is no need for the officials to stay.They had received the letter a long time ago, and they didn't want to touch Xu Zhe's head. They quickened their pace and almost avoided him from leaving.

Xu Zhe didn't have time to care about irrelevant people, so he ran to catch up, trying to stop Yelu Hongji, but Yelu Hongji walked faster and disappeared long ago.Xu Zhe had no choice but to look for Empress Xiao, and finally got there, but was stopped by the guards.

"Lord Xiao, the queen is not feeling well, and she won't be seeing guests recently, please go back."

"My aunt is sick, I want to visit even more!"

Xu Zhe stepped forward, but was stopped by the guards, holding his arm to prevent him from entering.He yelled, "Auntie! Empress! Let me in!"

Xiao Guanyin laughed helplessly inside, and said to the people next to him, "This child doesn't seem to grow up."

Yeluzage only smiled and said, "It's not because his mother loves him. If his mother was stricter with him, how could Jialan make such a fuss? Hearing his voice, he must be out of breath. Do you really have the heart to see him?"

Yelv Sage is only the eldest daughter of Empress Xiao, the older sister of the late Prince Zhaohuai, who was named Princess Zheng and married Xiao Xiamo.Xiao Xiamo is also known as Xiao Derang, and his younger sister Xiao Tansi is also Yelu Hongji's concubine Hui, so her seniority is extremely chaotic. (Note)

Xiao Derang had passed away for many years, Yeluzage only lost her husband, and had a lot of contact with the palace.

"I'm really reluctant." Xiao Guanyin said, "Just go and meet him."

Yeluzage only asked, "It's easy to see him, what should I say?"

Empress Xiao said only one word to Yeluzage and asked her to go out to meet Xu Zhe.

Xu Zhe didn't expect that this sister was here, and she left the house because of her noise. It seemed that she came here specially to find him.He felt a little embarrassed, and stopped shouting as before, and said a little shyly, "Sister."

Yeluzage only said, "My mother asked me to come and have a look. She knows that you are unhappy, but the emperor has already made a decision, and no matter what happens, it will not be changed. Why don't you just take office and make some achievements to let your father know?" Let the emperor take a look, maybe it won't be long before you can have what you want."

Xu Zhe blinked, "Sister?"

Yeluzage only patted his arm, "Go."

Xu Zhe turned his head three times and left the palace.After he left, Yeluzage only went back.

After making a fuss, Xu Zhe pulled his face and returned to the mansion to order people to pack up and prepare to go to the border of Liao Kingdom in the north.

Of course he understood that Yelu Hongji meant to sharpen him, but "Xiao Jialan" could not obey so easily.It didn't matter to Xu Zhe himself, Xiao Feng would go with him anyway, but he didn't know if Ah Zi would also go with him.

On the surface Xu Zhe still hated Xiao Feng very much, even though he was on the same road, he still set off early and didn't go with Xiao Feng, and he didn't meet Xiao Feng until he went to the Yamen of Qun Mu Si.

This was the first time the two met after leaving the Song Dynasty.Xu Zhe drugged him to throw him away, it would be a bit embarrassing to meet him again.Xiao Feng could also tell that he didn't like him.

When he was the head of the beggar gang, many elders didn't like him and often made trouble for him.Xiao Feng has no good way to ease the relationship, he can only be a responsible gang leader, and now he can only be his Tai Bao.

At the same time, the previous battle situation and some rumors of the rivers and lakes also spread.

Xiao Feng frowned, he knew that the Liao and Song Dynasties were about to go to war, and everyone was preparing for the war, including himself.He was very reluctant in his heart, but because of Yelu Hongji's friendship and his familiarity with Xu Zhe, he agreed to be the chief protector of Mu Siqun.

His matter had passed for a long time, and it had calmed down, but the actions of Xu Zhe and Xiao Yuanshan in Shaolin Temple caused the old matter to stir up turmoil again.

More than a few Song people felt that Xiao Feng was right, and so were the Khitan people. There were also some Song people who were scared out of their wits by the rumors—the Khitan people came to the Song country, as if they had entered a land without people, except for Xiao Feng, that Xiao Yuanshan was even worse. Known to have been lurking for 30 years.Are the relatives and friends around them really all Song people?

Rumors gradually spread, and after the people knew that the Liao army was suppressing the border, they gradually couldn't bear the thought of resisting, and the Song Dynasty court was even more anxious.

As the immediate superior, Xu Zhe called Xiao Feng over, "Your Majesty has an order to order me to send three thousand war horses to the front line as soon as possible, and you will be responsible for this matter."

Xiao Feng was watched closely by him, he knew that he was already dissatisfied with Song Guorong's feelings before, if he refuses now, he might cause trouble to Yelu Hongji.

He was thinking of persuading Yelu Hongji to retreat, but Xiao Yuanshan was still there...

Seeing his entanglement, Xu Zhe suddenly smiled, "Do you know why there are so many rumors in the Song Kingdom?"

"Song people care about bloodlines the most, and the grievances between the two clans are involved, so it will naturally attract people's attention."

"This is only part of the reason." Xu Zhe said.

Xiao Feng met his eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and realized in his heart, "Is it you? Is it you who spread rumors?"

"That's right, it looks like you're not stupid enough." Xu Zhe laughed loudly, "I am a Liao native who went to Song, and I am willing to learn Chinese, but you have been in Liao for so long, have you never thought about learning Khitan? "

"Most Liao people know Chinese, even if they don't learn it, they can still communicate as usual, so what's the point?"

"Then how can it be the same!" Xu Zhe said, "how can it be the same? Your father was willing to cut his hair when he returned to the Liao Kingdom, but you didn't change it, didn't learn the language, and didn't even devote yourself to the job of the king of the South Court. Missing the past with Ah Zi! Are you Han or Liao?"

Xiao Feng was silent.

Xu Zhe asked loudly, "Answer me, if you want to escort these three thousand horses, you are willing!"

Xiao Feng slowly lowered his head and said after a while: "I don't want to."

"Okay, okay!" The cup in Xu Zhe's hand fell out and shattered at Xiao Feng's feet, "If you don't want to be from Liao, then go back to Song Kingdom!"

Song Guo had already lost Xiao Feng's place to stay, after Xu Zhe's trouble, almost everyone knew his name, even if he went back, he could only hide his name, find a place where no one knew, and live in secret.It was because of this that Xiao Feng returned to the Liao Kingdom at the beginning. He thought that the Liao Dynasty would be a happy land, but he never thought about which side he should stand after the war between the country where he was born and the country where he was raised.

Is there no room for him in this world?

What he didn't know was that Xu Zhe was also very guilty.

Xiao Feng was in pain these days, he never noticed what happened to the horses in the stable.Now they can be called fat and strong in the normal range, but it may not be so after a while...

Xu Zhe turned around twice with his hands behind his back, took a deep breath to calm himself down, propped the table and said to Xiao Feng, "Do you know how much I envy you?"

Xiao Feng was stunned, "Why?"

"Because I have so much ambition and no place to show it! I want to be a famous general, kill enemies on the battlefield, open up the territory and leave a name in history. Everyone will know that I am Xiao Jialan. But His Majesty will not give me this opportunity. Would you like to stay behind and just look after the horses?

"It's all because of you that I have to stay here. It's so easy to fight fiercely, but I'm on the sidelines! If you follow His Majesty's wishes, wouldn't it be better to wait another dozen or 20 years until I'm old enough to sharpen my temper? Then where should I go to find this great opportunity?"

Xiao Fengchi asked: "You... want me to plead with His Majesty to transfer you to the front?"

"How can I manage horses? If I stay here, I will harm the Liao Kingdom." Xu Zhi's tone was sad, in which Xiao Feng was familiar with grief, but he didn't know why this grief came from.Just as he was about to ask, he restrained his frustration and returned to his angry look, as if the words just now were just an illusion.

"Give you another chance, do you want to?"

Xiao Feng can't be as full of Liao country as Xu Zhi, but he admires such a person who is loyal to the country.If you only look at the friendship between the two, he is naturally willing to contribute to such a person.

And... maybe it is possible to persuade Yelu Hongji to retreat?

Xiao Feng said, "Please leave this matter to me."

"it is good."

Seeing Xu Zhi, Xiao Feng was relieved, as if what he was entrusted to do was not the errand of escorting the horses, but all the thoughts in his heart.

He took the token and went down, pointing out three thousand horses.The Liao Kingdom was indeed stronger than the Central Plains, Xiao Feng was in a heavy heart and was in a dilemma, so he just sent the horse to the front line.

Yelu Hongji was overjoyed when he saw such a horse, and when he heard Xiao Feng's idea of ​​withdrawing troops, he refused in words.Xiao Feng could only settle for the next best thing, saying Xu Zhe's plea.

Yelu Hongji said, "Horse administration is an important matter for the military. How does Jialan know that it is not important to take care of the horses in the rear? The horses he raises are very good, stronger than the horses in the past. With such a partner, it will not be difficult to conquer the Song Dynasty. Don't try to persuade Yibro, just watch our army commander drive straight in!"

"Brother..." Xiao Feng's face became ugly, he had already imagined how embarrassing Song Guo would be when facing such an army.

Yelu Hongji said, "I need to trouble you to make another trip, go back and persuade Jialan more, and when Tokyo is captured, I will allow him to come back."

Horses can be raced in the plains, and Yelu Hongji saw how good Xu Zhe's horses were, so he naturally wanted him to do what he was good at.After the plains are laid down, there will be rugged hills and mountains in the future, and the role of war horses will not be so great.

Is the remaining half of the country not enough for him to realize his ambition?

Xiao Feng naturally also understood Yelu Hongji's meaning, he had almost lost all hope just now, now that he heard that Xu Zhe still had a chance, he also felt that he should take this trip.

Wait until you finish what you have in front of you, and then think about other things.

So he hurried back to Chaotao Ridge, met Xu Zhe, and explained Yelu Hongji's intentions to him.

Unexpectedly, he didn't have a trace of joy, instead he laughed loudly. There was no youthful spirit in his laughter, and even more bitterness.

Xiao Feng asked, "Your Majesty didn't intend to keep you in the rear all the time, why are you unhappy?"

"Have you ever been to a racecourse?"

"Never."

"Do you still remember my Feiyan?"

When Xiao Feng and Xu Zhi met for the first time, he was the one who rode the bay red horse soaring in the battlefield, instantly disturbed the Chu king's army, and took Yelu Chongyuan's life without hesitation.

Later, when he went hunting again, he also met Xu Zhe and his horse, but the horse was very fat, and it was not the same horse as when Yelu Nelugu rebelled.

Xiao Feng had a flash of inspiration, as if he understood something.

In Song Dynasty, their horses...

"Hahahahahaha." Xu Zhe laughed loudly. He covered his belly and bent down, laughing until tears came out, "I can't be a hero, I can only be a sinner, hahahahahaha."

"what happened?"

Xu Zhe didn't answer, turned around and left the big tent with a smile.

Xiao Feng went to look at the horses at the back, but he saw that those horses were fat and broad-backed, and they were very lazy. They were dragged by others to reluctantly walk up a few steps, and they were very slow and unwilling to run, just like they were in the forest that day , the appearance of Feiyan being comforted by Xu Zhe.

"What's going on here?" Xiao Feng went to ask the soldiers who took care of the horses.

The soldier said with a mournful face, "I don't know. I was just a little fatter, but I was still very strong. Who would have thought that I would keep getting fatter, and somehow become what I am now. What should I do?"

Xiao Feng knew that this was probably the magic of Xu Zhe, seeing his sad and distressed appearance, probably there was no good way to bring the horse back to normal.

He sighed, returned to his tent, and sat there not knowing what to do.His mind was in a mess. For a while, he thought of the abuse of Song people towards him, the slaves captured by the Liao army in Caogu, and Xu Zhe's laughter just now, all lingering in his mind.

The sky gradually darkened. If it was in the Song Dynasty, it would be time to rest, but the Liao people did not have so many taboos, and there were still noises outside.

After a while, a soldier said outside his tent: "My lord, have you met Lord Xiao Jialan?"

Xiao Feng came back to his senses, "I've never seen him before. Can't you find him?"

"Yes, I can't find him everywhere. His Majesty has sent an order to continue transporting the horses to Nanjing."

Thinking of those horses behind, Xiao Feng had an ominous premonition, "I'll go find him."

He searched all over the priests but couldn't find Xiao Jialan, so he had to send the horse again in person.This batch of horses was very lazy, which greatly disappointed Yelu Hongji who was full of expectations.

What made him even more surprised was that all the horses sent next were like this, and suffered heavy losses in the battle. Yelu Hongji had no choice but to give up the attack plan, which made Xiao Feng heave a sigh of relief. Song Guo also took this opportunity to react, and again Wanyan Aguda from the north restrained him, and he was unable to move for a while, presenting a stalemate.

Two years later, Yelu Hongji's life gradually came to an end.

"Haven't you found Jialan yet?" Yelu Hongji, 74 years old, was lying on the bed, feeling extremely remorseful, with his sons and daughters watching over him. No need to say anything, he also knew that he had reached the end of his life.

Yelu Yanxi shook her head silently.

Yelu Hongji said, "I was wrong, this kid is too arrogant, I shouldn't have sent him to be a priest...I don't blame him..."

Everyone thought that Xiao Jialan blamed himself and left because he knew that the horses he raised were not enough to go to the battlefield.

Empress Xiao passed away not long after Xiao Jialan left, and Yelu Hongji was his closest person, and before he died, he was the one who missed him the most.

He repeatedly urged, "If you see Jia Lan, let him go home."

Yelu Yanxi said: "I will, grandfather."

After receiving the guarantee from Yelu Yanxi, Yelu Hongji lost his voice.

Xiao Feng stood by the shore, Ah Zi's laughter sounded in the distance, "Brother-in-law, the boat is coming! Do we have to go further west? I don't know where Xiao Jialan ran to. When we get to the other side, we should be able to meet Him?"

"maybe."