After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

Chapter 376 Entering Song

At the end of April in the first year of Yuanyou in the Song Dynasty, Xiao Guanyin and others, who had been struggling for more than a month, moved at night and hid during the day. They passed through Fengzhou where the Southwest Recruiting Office was located, crossed the Jinhe Mountain, and entered the Great Wall defense line in northern Shanxi.

Sitting on the Yun (zhou) Ying (zhou) defense line at this moment are the brothers Zhong Shidao and Zhong Shizhong, who have already set out on their own and are now capable of taking charge.

Behind the two of them were the troops of their uncles Zhong Yan and Zhong Zhen, who were stationed in Ningxia Road to provide logistical support.

In addition, on the Hedong Road side, Yao Gu (son of Yao Si and brother of Yao Xiong) and Yao Pingzhong, father and son, were always ready to go north to reinforce, so the Yunying defense line in northern Shanxi was impregnable.

Looking at the flags and crowds of people on the Great Wall defense line, Xiao Guanyin and his group knew that their whereabouts had been discovered by the Song army.

Just as they were still thinking about how to contact the Song Dynasty border troops, several fast horses galloped out from the entrance of the Great Wall and then stopped at a certain distance.

"Is this the Liao Kingdom's Shunyi Army Jiedushi Xiao Yanshou?"

Hearing the shouts, Xiao Yanshou, who was in the team, immediately rode out and saluted, "I am Xiao Yanshou. May I ask your name, General?"

"Cheng Lan, the Pacification Envoy of the Border Pacification Department of the Northern Theater Command, we have been waiting for your arrival for a long time."

"General Zhong has prepared a welcoming banquet. Please invite Envoy Xiao to Datong Prefecture."

Cheng Lan has now taken over the intelligence network of the Border Pacification Division and has become the leader of the "Assassin" organization.

The escape of Xiao Guanyin and others this time was orchestrated by Cheng Lan. It was he who saw clearly the internal situation of the Liao Kingdom, took the initiative to contact Yelu Jun, and proposed a plan to go south to seek political asylum.

Originally, Cheng Lan was just trying to save the situation. Even if Yelu Jun didn't agree, the Song Dynasty wouldn't lose anything.

However, no one expected that Yelu Yixin would act so hastily and actually want to wipe out the entire Hou party completely.

In addition, Yelu Jun had no trust in Yelu Hongji, so in the end he could only choose the path of "living under someone else's roof".

"Thank you, Envoy Cheng, for welcoming you personally. Please come in!"

During this escape to the south, except for Cheng Lan and the senior ministers in the central government who knew that Empress Xiao was in the team, the other border army generals were unaware.

This was mainly to protect Xiao Guanyin, as they did not want people to know that she had also fled south with the team to seek refuge in the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, Xiao Yanshou, the governor of Linya and Shunyi Army in the north, was mainly responsible for external contacts in the team.

Yelu Shiliu, who came from the Six Ministries and served as Yilibi Langjun, accompanied Xiao Guanyin to protect her.

Seeing such a simple contact between the two sides, the fleeing group of Houdang breathed a sigh of relief and secretly admired Yelu Jun's prudent approach. It seemed that everything had been arranged.

Everyone followed Cheng Lan into the Datong Prefecture Inn to stay temporarily. Afterwards, the brothers Zhong Shidao, who commanded the Yunying defense line, personally held a welcoming banquet to welcome these Liao ministers.

For the Zhong brothers, being able to take over the enemy's fleeing minister who surrendered was a merit they had earned for nothing, so they treated him to good food and wine.

A few days later, under Cheng Lan's arrangement, Xiao Yanshou and others set off again and headed to Bianjing City to meet the Emperor of the Song Dynasty.

"Envoy Cheng, please do your best to find out more about my son's situation..."

Before leaving, Xiao Guanyin couldn't suppress her worries and took the initiative to talk to Cheng Lan, hoping that he could find out some news about Yelu Jun.

After all, Yelu Jun and Xiao Weixin are still in prison in order to delay time, and no one knows what the situation is.

If Yelu Hongji and Yelu Yixin discovered that they had escaped, the situation of Yelu Jun and the other two would be extremely dangerous.

"Don't worry, sir. We have received a message from Duke Wei and will do our utmost to protect Your Highness."

Cheng Lan didn't dare to address Xiao Guanyin in public and could only use the word "noble lady".

Hearing that Han Ming had already given the order, Xiao Guanyin felt relieved and slowly saluted Cheng Lan.

"Your Excellency, you must not offer such a grand gift. It is still early in the morning, so it would be best for you and the others to set off early."

Cheng Lan hurriedly supported Xiao Guanyin and asked everyone to see them off.

Looking at the Liao army slowly leaving Datong Prefecture and heading south, Cheng Lan sighed softly.

"What's wrong, Old Cheng? Why are you so emotional?"

Zhong Shizhong flashed out from the darkness and asked with a smile.

"The task is heavy, the burden is heavy, and this job of 'assassin' is becoming increasingly difficult."

Cheng Lan didn't say much, turned around and returned to the city.

"Old Cheng, that's not very nice of you. I heard it clearly just now. That noble lady is a woman..."

Cheng Lan raised his eyebrows, knowing that Master Zhong was here to test the waters.

"Deputy Commander Zhong, you and the commander-in-chief are both disciples of the Duke. If you want to know, you can go ask him."

As soon as Cheng Lan said this, Zhong Shizhong immediately understood what he meant. It seemed that this matter was related to their own teacher, so it was not something they could inquire about at will.

"Hey, Old Cheng, I'm just asking casually. Come on, I'll treat you to a drink."

Looking at Zhong Shizhong's changing expression, Cheng Lan sneered and then took away the other person's hand.

"Deputy Commander, please go and do what you need to do. I have some urgent matters to deal with here."

Cheng Lan knew the character of these two brothers. After all, they had worked together for many years and were old friends.

"Hey, Lao Cheng, when you're done, we have to have a good drink together. Just consider it as your apology to you."

Looking at Zhong Shizhong's shameless look, Cheng Lan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"The situation is serious now. The commander-in-chief and the deputy commander-in-chief should tighten the fence to avoid being held accountable by the Duke."

Hearing Cheng Lan's reminder, Zhong Shizhong restrained his expression and saluted solemnly.

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"This time we have come to the State of Song for refuge, we must be cautious and prudent, and not give the people of Song an opportunity to attack us."

Xiao Guanyin took her three daughters and gave them a lot of advice, especially the eldest daughter, Yelu Sagezhi, who had been wild since childhood.

In the past, with the support and protection of Yelu Hongji and her, it was not a big deal. But now that she is in a foreign country, she can no longer act recklessly like before.

"Don't worry, mother. We will be careful with our words and actions and will not cause any trouble for you and your brother."

Yelu Sagu knew the complexity of the current situation. Whether he could return to the Liao Dynasty in the future was a problem, not to mention other things. He might have to live under someone else's roof for the rest of his life...

Yelu Saguji's words softened Xiao Guanyin's heart. She reached out and hugged her three daughters, tears slowly streaming down her face.

"Don't worry, I have the Queen Mother here to take care of everything... She will never let you suffer any injustice..."

Xiao Guanyin, her mother and her two daughters were still worrying about their future lives, while in Shangjing City, the capital of the Liao Dynasty, a violent storm swept through the entire Khitan high-level officials.

"Snapped--!"

"Yelü Jun, you are so bold! You actually dared to change my order without authorization and let that bitch go!"

Yelu Hongji's hair and beard were now half white, and a tiger-like aura was constantly overflowing, impacting the crown prince who was kneeling on the ground at the steps.

"Father, the Queen Mother is not a whore and has never done anything to wrong you. Why do you insist on listening to the words of these two traitors, Yelu Yixin and Zhang Xiaojie?!"

"Open your eyes and take a good look at what the Liao Dynasty has become now!!"

"If you still insist on doing what you want, the Liao Dynasty will soon be destroyed!"

Yelu Jun's words touched a string that had been tense in Yelu Hongji's heart.

"You bastard! You dare to lecture me?!"

"The Liao Dynasty has declined to this day because of ungrateful people like you. How dare you teach me a lesson?!"

"Without me, what are you—?!"

Yelu Hongji was so angry that he walked down from the throne and kicked Yelu Jun to the ground.

"Ahem..." Yelu Jun gritted his teeth and glared at the father whom he once regarded as his idol.

“Father——!”

"Do you really want to be a sinner of the Liao Dynasty?!"

Yelu Hongji was filled with murderous intent and kicked Yelu Jun hard in the chest again.

"Come here, throw Yelu Jun into the Heavenly Prison and execute him in three days—!"

The dictator finally reached the limit of his patience and raised his butcher knife, aiming at his closest son.

"Your Majesty, you must not do that—!"

Deputy Privy Councilor Xiao Weixin knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, with a large number of Khitan dignitaries behind him. They were all centrists in the court and were loyal to the prince's party.

"Are you going to rebel?!"

Yelu Hongji's eyes gradually became bloodshot, and then he turned to look at Yelu Yixin who remained silent.

"You are the Prime Minister. They are left to you to deal with. Remember, I do not need disloyal ministers!!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone felt a chill in their hearts. This meant a massacre was about to begin.

The last glimmer of hope in Yelu Jun's eyes was completely extinguished. He stared at the back of the dictatorial emperor and sneered.

"Hahaha... If the emperor wants his subjects to die, they have to die. Since the emperor wants his son's life, I will take it."

"But these ministers are the foundation of the Liao Kingdom. Even if it is for the sake of the Liao Kingdom, you hope to keep them."

Yelu Jun kowtowed three times slowly, then stood up and left the hall resolutely, with the crying court officials following behind him.

"Jun'er..."

Yelu Hongji's face shuddered and he wanted to turn around, but his pride and dignity prevented him from tolerating the other party scolding him in public.

This is the emperor's face, this is the bottom line of the dignity of a country, even the prince cannot do it.

He would never have thought that this would be the last time he would see his son...