The Blood Crown

Yan Sikong quickly sent the note to the capital, and there was a quick response.As they expected, Emperor Zhaowu jumped out of anger at the conditions issued by Feng Ye. After discussing with the ministers, he also listened to Yan Sikong's opinion in the memorial and agreed to rectify the name of the Feng family, but he also agreed Hand over Xie Zhongren to Feng Ye for disposal, but don't say when he will hand it over, so that Yan Sikong can continue to deal with Feng Ye.

As for the support of Chahar and the opening of the horse market, Meng Duo and Zhu Lanting seconded the court, and Zhao Fuyi supported it, and it went smoothly as Yan Sikong thought.

The imperial court will send Zuo Shilang from the Ministry of Rites to the Ministry of Chahar to discuss peace, and plans to incorporate Datong and Qianzhou into one prefecture, under the leadership of a governor, to introduce farming and animal husbandry to Hetao to feed this fat and precious land that is dying.

In the past, there was only a prefect in Qianzhou, but no governor, and Datong should have a governor. Prefect Wang Anke is the most natural candidate for governor of Datong and Qianzhou.

Wang Anke is a very knowledgeable person. He knows who is in full swing in the current court. After taking office, he first discussed with Yan Sikong how to open the horse market and restore Hetao to its former prosperity.

Yan Sikong took a look at the situation in Datong and Qianzhou, and he already has most of it under his control, but it is not enough for Fengye to win these two places with the least sacrifice.

It is useless to rely on words alone. To make the imperial army turn against the rebels, there are nothing more than two possibilities.

To instigate rebellion against Datong and Qianzhou, both are needed.

The so-called famous division means that it is justified and there are steps to go down. Whether it is to act for the heavens, to bring order out of chaos, or on the side of the Qing emperor, there must be a reason for fighting. People eliminate harm.

It’s just that the eunuch party has fallen and the king’s side has been cleared. This title is beginning to be far-fetched. The best title at the moment is the handsome chess in the hands of Yan Sikong—the candidate for the crown prince who has a better name than the current prince—the eldest prince Chu Wang Chenyu.

As long as there is Chen Wei, one can falsely accuse Chen Chun of having misconduct against the throne, and there is a reason to be a teacher. The most important thing is that Chen Wei can call on the local vassals to uphold righteousness. , Emperor Zhaowu called Qin Wang, and those dragon sons and grandsons would attack him in groups.

Chen Kui is the key to whether they can stay in the capital.

This is also why Yan Sikong dared to negotiate terms with Feng Ye despite his lack of assets.

After careful consideration, he thought that the time was not yet ripe, and he should not declare his intentions to Xue Ronggui or Yu Shenglang rashly, otherwise he might startle the snake, and he should force them to the point where they had to choose between death and rebellion, and then crush their hearts in one fell swoop. Defend.

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The peace talks with Chahar had just begun, when a report came from the front, Feng Ye angrily accused the court of delaying time, without any sincerity in Zhaoan, and wanted to attack Maoren before winter.

The Qianzhou official was so frightened that he rushed to send the letter to Yan Sikong that day.Yan Sikong counted the time, and it was time to see Feng Ye. This time, they had to make a big deal and win Qianzhou, otherwise, when winter came, the weather would be extremely cold, food and grass would be difficult to transport, and the Feng family army might not be able to carry it. live.

So Yan Sikong returned to Qianzhou with his [-] guards. He comforted Xu Yong and the others, but his face was always sullen, making it obvious that he was also uncertain.

Xu Yong said anxiously: "Master Yan, can you persuade General Xue to send troops to help Qianzhou?"

Yan Sikong sighed: "This matter is actually not up to Mr. Xue to decide."

Yu Shenglang explained: "Reporting to the prefect of Xu, General Xue is not unwilling to come to help, but is waiting for the result of the peace talks between the imperial court and Chahar. How to afford it."

"This, when will this have results?"

"Negotiating with those vulgar and greedy barbarians has always been full of twists and turns." Yan Sikong said in a deep voice, "This matter will definitely be negotiated. Chahar is weak. If we support it, we will be able to unify Mongolia. I have gained a lot of benefits from the mutual market, but no one can say for sure when it will happen, and it is useless to rush."

Wu Mang said: "Feng Ye won't wait for us to settle the border and send troops from Datong to fight against him. These days he frequently sends scouts, ready to move, I'm afraid he is already angry."

"I have to go to the Wolf King's camp again to stabilize him." Yan Sikong heaved a sigh of relief, "If we can wait until the court and Chahar reach an agreement, and immediately transfer troops from Datong, then it must be very cold , In this way, Fengye will not dare to act rashly, and it is very likely that he will retreat."

"But Fengye has already seen through our minds. The letter clearly stated that he accused us of procrastinating."

"I have His Majesty's agreement to rectify the name of the Feng family, and to hand Xie Zhongren over to him. Maybe we can talk about it."

"Master Yan..." Xu Yong hesitated to speak, "I'm afraid it may be dangerous for you to go here."

Yan Sikong smiled wryly: "The last time I went, I was already imprisoned by him. When I went to the enemy camp, I naturally have the awareness that I will never return. Now there is nothing to worry about." He said earnestly, "If I leave the army Unfavorable, if you can't hold back Fengye, you will have to defend the city."

Yan Sikong's tragedy caused everyone to worry for a while, but there was no other way at the moment.

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Yan Sikong set off the next day, and went to the rebel camp for the second time. This time, Feng Ye did not imprison him, but entertained him as a courtier, and summoned the generals in the army to share a banquet with Yan Sikong.

At the banquet, the two performed a play. Yan Si lobbied Feng Ye to accept the order. When he took out Emperor Zhaowu's handbook, Feng Ye led the soldiers to kneel down to greet the order. It seemed that Feng Ye It seems to be persuaded.

After the banquet, Yan Sikong was half drunk and was helped back to the camp by Wu Liuqi. Along the way, he drunkenly uttered queer words, saying that Feng Ye had treated His Majesty as a king and minister, and he always regarded himself as a minister in his heart. The soldiers in Lu Yu could hear it clearly.

After returning to the tent, Wu Liuqi helped him change his clothes and clean his face, and then he lay down on the couch before leaving silently.

As soon as Wu Liuqi left, Yan Sikong sobered up. He was a big drinker, and he was drunk. He had never been really drunk in his life. He knew that Feng Ye would definitely come to him.

Sure enough, not long after, Feng Ye quietly opened the curtain door and stepped into the tent.

Yan Sikong was wearing a pure white tunic, his black hair cascaded down his back like a waterfall, he was sitting cross-legged on the couch, his face was flushed, but his expression was very calm.

"You are waiting for me." Feng Ye's words were not a question, but affirmative.

"Otherwise." Yan Sikong said calmly, "Everything is going according to our plan."

"Really, but you've been gone for more than a month, it's too long." Feng Ye sat beside him, his eyes lingering on his face.

"I don't have a day off, you doubt me."

"It's almost winter, if you drag me into winter with evil intentions, wouldn't all my previous efforts be wasted?" Feng Ye picked up a lock of his hair and played with his slender fingertips, "Everything you do , I have to pay attention to every word I say, and I have to doubt it."

"So, if you still dare to conspire with me, don't you mean you are seeking skin from a tiger."

Feng Ye sneered and said, "If I can't handle you, how dare I seek advice from you."

"Then you're underestimating me." Yan Sikong squinted at Fengye, "My enemies have all fallen at my feet one by one, and I would like to advise you not to have evil intentions."

A sharp light flashed in Feng Ye's eyes, Yan Sikong's haughty expression made people's hearts flutter, and he just wanted to imprison this person a thousand times and ten thousand times, to use his name to move the world's talents and skill, and passers-by Knowing how cunning and treacherous, the pleasure of conquering him alone is far better than conquering a city.

Yan Sikong also saw the throbbing desire in Feng Ye's eyes, and he taunted: "The wolf king is really young and energetic, now you have me for you to vent, when I'm not around, the wolf king probably hangs around Chuguanqin a lot. Let's go upstairs."

Feng Ye narrowed his eyes dangerously: "Do you think that the three years I disappeared was because I was drunk and dreamed? Que Wang and I escaped from the capital with a narrow escape, and spent nearly a year avoiding pursuers and reuniting with my uncle. We are willing to follow our Feng family army to the death, but there are only a few hundred people, in order to hide our whereabouts, we hide in the deep mountains and old forests, often have nothing to eat, just wait for the opportunity to make a comeback."

Yan Sikong was silent.

Feng Ye pinched Yan Sikong's chin, and said viciously: "Back then, I was slaughtered by that dog emperor for more than two hundred mouths. I saw my father die in my arms, but I had no choice but to flee to the end of the world. And you, You are in harmony with the golden princess Luanfeng. When I was struggling to survive, it was the day of your infinite glory. I haven’t had a peaceful night’s sleep in the past three years. That’s why I’m negotiating with the dog emperor today. In exchange for you having to Throw yourself into a trap!"

Yan Sikong's breathing became short of breath, he clenched his fists tightly, thinking of the rebellious little prince who fell from the cloud into the quagmire overnight, his family was ruined, his family was destroyed, and he was displaced. Now that the two of them have ended up in such a situation, who is to blame? At least, he was willing to sacrifice his life and ten years of planning to rob the prison. He thought he was worthy of Feng Ye.

He said softly: "Do you think it's easy for me? I... Forget it, you won't understand."

"Yes, I will never understand, and I don't want to understand. I will never forget where you put me for revenge. I will never forget it in my life." Feng Ye turned over and pushed Yan Sikong down on the couch, with a slight expression Hideously, "I don't need any Chu Pavilion and Qin Tower, Yinggeyanwu, I want you, my hatred, I have suffered, I want you to taste with me, after all, you are the most, the most, the most powerful."

Yan Sikong closed his eyes, unwilling to look at Feng Ye's hostile eyes again, he was so familiar with these eyes, he couldn't forget their flickering light when they were full of love, so he didn't want to engrave them into mind.