OBS Chapter 388 Decision
Chapter 388 Decision
"Snapped--!"
As a series of breaking sounds were heard, Xiao Yanshou's somewhat low voice gradually sounded from the room.
"This Han Jingyuan is a bastard. He just wants to create a rift between us and the royal family, causing a rupture so that he and the Song Dynasty can reap the benefits!!!"
In response to Xiao Yanshou's words, everyone in the Xiao family remained silent and agreed with his statement.
After all, Han Ming has clearly expressed his intention to split the Khitan internally in order to balance the entire northern grassland.
"Royal brother..."
Although Yelu Te Li did not lose his mother and brother as in the original history, he became independent and strong.
However, she carries the blood of Yelu Hongji and Xiao Guanyin in her body, which makes her still have the character to resist all authority.
"Don't worry, let me think about it..."
Yelu Jun closed his eyes heavily, leaned back in his chair and considered what to do next.
Seeing that their leader was in confusion, the Xiao family members of the rear party also waited quietly.
"What do you think will happen if we refuse Han Ming's request?"
After a while, Xiao Guanyin, who had been sitting in the main seat without saying a word, slowly spoke.
This made those who understood the situation tremble, lower their once proud heads, and remain silent.
"The best outcome would be to send us back to Liao and hand us over to Your Majesty for disposal."
"The worst outcome... is that they imprison us and use the Xiao clan's name to forcibly recruit the Liao troops on the front lines, causing internal disunity and complete division within the Khitans."
Although Yelu Shiliu, who was born as an aide-de-camp, has not spoken during this period, he still has a clear understanding of the overall situation.
Han Ming is not an easy person to deal with. He is able to provide them with political asylum because he naturally sees the value of Yelu Jun and Xiao Guanyin.
Otherwise, this fox-like person would not do such thankless tasks.
There were many Liao people who understood this, but they still had illusions, hoping that Han Ming would help them free of charge because of his past relationship with Xiao Guanyin and her four children.
Unfortunately, in Han Ming's eyes, affection and friendship are nothing more than compromises when interests are not enough.
Once the fundamental interests of countries are involved, Han Ming doesn't care about this kind of favor at all. After all, it won't bring anything.
If Han knew what these fleeing Liao people were thinking, he would probably die of laughter.
He has no relationship with Xiao Guanyin, Yelu Jun and others, so why should he help them for free?
Even after Chong'er returned to his country, he was able to escape safely only after promising some benefits to the Qin and Chu countries.
These people are so shameless and only think about doing good things.
Yelu Shiliu's words made the atmosphere in the room even more depressing, but Yelu Jun seemed to have made up his mind and suddenly opened his eyes.
"If we can't grasp the present, how can we talk about the future?!"
As soon as Yelu Jun said this, everyone understood that the future emperor of Liao had made a decision.
"Your Highness, what you said makes sense. If we can't even overcome the difficulties before us, how can we talk about having a future?"
"Han Ming's request is acceptable to me!"
Xiao Weixin was the first to stand up and support Yelu Jun's idea.
"As long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood. This is what I mean!"
Yelu Shiliu expressed his thoughts openly.
Only Xiao Yanshou could not accept Han Ming's harsh conditions.
"If we really do this, we will be cutting ourselves off from the ancestors of the Liao Dynasty!"
Xiao Yanshou covered his forehead in pain, feeling very sad.
"Brother Yanshou, as long as we can get through this disaster safely, we can join hands and start over again!!!"
Yelu Shiliu smiled gently, thinking that even if the Khitans were divided and no longer the same as before, as long as they were still there, they would be able to regain their footing and rise little by little.
Xiao Yanshou's body trembled, he slowly looked up at Yelu Shiliu, and then nodded firmly.
"I also agree to Han Ming's request, but we cannot unilaterally accept such harsh conditions..."
Xiao Yanshou wanted to make a deal with Han Ming. Since they helped the Song army to surrender the Liao army on the front line, the Song Dynasty should also give them a reasonable reward.
"The Northern Expedition is over. The Song Dynasty must fully support His Highness in inheriting the Liao throne. If necessary, we will even send troops to help suppress rebellions within the country!!!"
Xiao Yanshou's words surprised everyone. The previous situation was easy to deal with, but if Yelu Jun wanted to secure his position on the throne, he could only rely on the Song Dynasty, apart from the support of his clan, the Xiao family.
As for how many members of the royal family, the Yelu clan, still support Yelu Jun, that is hard to say.
After the internal split of Khitan, Yelu Jun will face the counterattack of the former royal family and the rebellion of the major tribes that were once oppressed within the Liao Kingdom.
It is unclear how much military force they will have at their disposal by then, and they can only rely on the full support of the Song army to stabilize the country.
"Allowing the Song army to enter the Liao Dynasty to help suppress the rebellion is tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house. Will the Liao Dynasty still have the right to independence and autonomy by then?!"
Xiao Weixin smiled helplessly, but there was nothing he could do.
"From the day we disobeyed His Majesty and fled south to the Song Dynasty to seek political asylum, there was no going back."
"This is the only way to live a stable life in the future."
"Now that we have lost the support of the royal family, the Yelu clan, we must rely on another force to maintain domestic balance."
"Even though we lost our independence, we managed to maintain stability for a period of time for the Liao Dynasty."
"Therefore, I agree with Jiedushi Xiao's idea. We must make a deal with the Song people to protect our foundation!"
Yelu Shiliu is now completely possessed by a rational monster. As long as he can support Yelu Jun to return safely to the Liao Kingdom and inherit the throne, all sacrifices will be worth it.
Because compared to Yelu Hongji's stupidity, Yelu Jun's image as a wise and virtuous ruler was recognized by Yelu Shiliu.
As long as Yelu Jun can survive, there is still hope for the Liao Dynasty.
Even though it became a vassal of the Song Dynasty in the future, the Liao Kingdom was still able to maintain its rule over the northern grasslands and still dominate the grasslands as a great power.
This was exactly what Yelu Shiliu was thinking. Instead of fighting the Song Dynasty to the death and ending up being destroyed by the Central Plains dynasty like the Huns and Turks, the Liao Kingdom would be better off withdrawing from the fight and maintaining its rule over the northern grasslands.
It can even join forces with the Song Dynasty to develop border trade, restore domestic production economy, and jointly rule the entire East Asia or Asia region.
Yelu Shiliu's thoughts made everyone fall into deep thought.
"This may be a path we have never imagined. Instead of competing with the Song Dynasty, it is better to retreat to the grasslands and maintain a cooperative relationship with the Song Dynasty."
Xiao Weixin nodded slightly and said that this was a preliminary approval of this huge strategy.
"It's too early to talk about this now. Since everyone agrees to make this deal with the Song Dynasty, I will go and negotiate with Han Ming in person!"
Yelu Jun was not a person who would drag his feet. Seeing that everyone agreed with his idea, he immediately stood up and went to find Han to make a deal.
"Your Highness, in addition to this deal, can we add another one?!"
Yelu Shiliu glanced at everyone and spoke in a low voice.
"What other deal does Brother Chou Wan (Yelü Shiliu) want to make?"
Xiao Weixin now feels that Yelu Shiliu is like a person without emotions. He has made too many strategic arrangements that seem reasonable and rational, but are actually crazy.
"In order to better maintain our relationship with the Song Dynasty, we need a marriage to provide support..."
Yelu Shiliu's eyes were fixed on Xiao Guanyin's three daughters. The three princesses of Liao Kingdom were originally engaged, but now all the engagements were cancelled.
Therefore, Yelu Shiliu wanted to play a big game and marry a royal lady to the Song Dynasty, preferably with the Zhao Song royal family or the Han family, so as to ensure the support of the Song Dynasty for the Liao Dynasty.
Everyone understood what he meant, but after their eyes glanced at Yelu Sager and the other two, they immediately looked away, pretending they knew nothing.
"I agree. As long as I can guarantee the safety of my brother and mother, as well as the future of the Liao Dynasty, I am willing to marry into the Song Dynasty and maintain relations between the two countries."
Compared to the arrogance of the eldest princess Yelu Sagezhi and the caution and timidity of the youngest princess Yelu Teli, the second princess Yelu Jiuli is a real "Princess Zhaoyang" or "Mulan" type of character.
In the original history, this princess of Qi State personally killed the powerful and corrupt official Yelu Yixin, and she is truly a "woman who is as talented as a man"!
Hearing this, Yelu Shiliu and other court officials felt relieved. In addition, with this marriage, they estimated that the Song Dynasty and Mr. Han would not try to kill them anymore.
"Queen!"
Yelu Tri hugged the other person sadly.
"It's okay. As long as you are safe, I will be relieved."
Yelu Jiuli's smile was deeply imprinted in the eyes of Xiao Guanyin and Yelu Jun. The four of them, already feeling depressed, could not help but hug each other, tears slowly flowing...