From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 761

East of Liaodong, north of Hetuala, on the edge of the Yehe tribe.

The snow has melted, the grass is lush and the birds are flying. Outside the white tent, a temporary pavilion has been built.

Huang Taiji did not wear a dragon robe, but a carved fur coat, sitting quietly on a chair.

Wanyan Daichan sat beside him, quietly looking at the woman in front of her who was half a head taller than her.

Her skin was a healthy wheat color, and although her figure was slender, her lines were clear. She was very skilled at first glance, and she had a wild charm that made men want to conquer her immediately.

This woman named Xingyao really deserves the title of the pearl of the grassland. She is beautiful enough, capable enough, and smart enough.

It's just that I heard that her marriage with Zhou Yuan was also a coincidence.

Buyanggu was also present, his face was very ugly. Facing such an enemy, he had to sit down and talk now. He was really in a bad mood.

Huang Taiji's expression was very calm. He said softly: "We Jurchens have lived on this land for generations. For thousands of years, there have always been disputes, fighting to the death, or being as close as brothers. The relationship between the major tribes has been good and bad."

"These have all appeared in history, alternating with each other, nothing rare."

"Now that the Great Jin has been on the road to revival, we are still fighting here among our own people. It really makes no sense to fight for territory here."

Buyanggu said coldly: "You say it easily. The blood feud is covered up by your words that history often happens? My brother, brothers and father died in vain?"

Huang Taiji said: "For the development of the Jurchens, countless ancestors died on this land, and my father did the same."

"Of course, I know that you will not feel relieved if I say this, so I offer my sincerity."

After speaking, he clapped his hands, and more than a dozen guards behind him came over with boxes and opened them directly.

"Ah!"

Wanyan Daichan couldn't help but screamed, stood up and stepped back.

The box was full of human heads, and they were all elders of the tribe, old generals with great military exploits. Wanyan Daichan knew almost all of them.

They... Your Majesty actually killed them all!

How is this possible!

Wanyan Daichan couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty! What are you doing! They are all your elders! Why!"

Huang Taiji didn't say anything, just looked at Buyanggu and smiled: "These are my uncles and elders who treat me very well. They participated in the tragedy of the year. Now I bring their heads here. Is it sincere enough?"

Buyanggu and Xingyao were also shocked. These are all meritorious veterans, and the tribe is also strong. Even if Huang Taiji had already seized power, it would be impossible for him to do so without paying a price.

Why did he do so much to the Yehe tribe?

Is there a conspiracy?

Buyanggu knew that the man in front of him had always been cruel, but he really couldn't imagine that he could be so cruel.

"What exactly are you going to do!"

Buyanggu couldn't help but roared.

Huang Taiji smiled faintly and said, "I'm not doing anything. I just want to stop the war and don't want to fight anymore. That's all."

"No matter how big the grudges between us are, we are of the same clan after all. I have killed the people of the previous generation. Isn't it time to end it all?"

"I don't ask you to surrender either. We just focus on our own development. Isn't that good?"

Buyanggu said, "Of course, but I don't believe you have such a kind heart!"

"Everyone knows that you, Huang Taiji, are ambitious and have the ambition to swallow the world!"

Huang Taiji sighed softly and shook his head, saying, "It's a pity that it's too late. I lost the opportunity. It will be difficult to catch up."

He looked at the man in front of him. The old man said solemnly: "A nation must think far enough to go further. Obviously, we are behind and cannot catch up in a short time."

"In the next few years, Zhou Yuan may come with cannons, and we can't stop him."

"If you want to survive, of course you have to think of some ways."

At this point, he smiled slowly and squinted his eyes and said: "Buyanggu, the Yehe tribe is not peaceful recently. Have some expedition teams begun to appear in your north? White skin, red and yellow hair, tall and full of wildness."

Hearing this, Buyanggu's face became particularly ugly.

Xingyao frowned and said, "Indeed, in the past month or so, several expedition teams have appeared, with dozens of people. We have killed and deceived two groups."

Huang Taiji said, "The world situation is changing. Zhou Yuan wants to destroy the Jurchens, but he may need to think twice."

"He is also a man who thinks far ahead. He also tends to go further. He will know how to do it."

His expression was calm, as if everything was under control.

...

Zhou YuanThe current situation is not worrying. Although Guan Lu is very nervous about the attitude of the eldest sister and says that it is imminent, only Zhou Yuan understands that from the moment of Fenglangjuxu, the eldest sister has completely lost the chance to turn over.

When the nine-border army regards itself as a god, the five military camps alone are enough to determine the survival of Shenjing.

Under this iron-clad fact, political means become less important, at least it does not affect the fundamental situation.

Zhou Yuan has thought about his relationship with the eldest sister carefully more than once.

He first agrees with the eldest sister's concept and ability of governing the country. She has excellent means in employing people, power tactics, and government affairs, and can handle most of the problems that the emperor may encounter.

If she is an emperor in a prosperous era, she will definitely become a wise monarch through the ages.

But she is an emperor in a chaotic era. She can only support herself and cannot change the world and turn the tide.

Keeping the eldest sister and letting her continue to be the emperor has many advantages. First of all, he can do other things without worry. Suppressing the chieftains and sailing on the sea, these things must be done personally, and others don’t have that ability.

If I become the emperor, it will be difficult to leave Kyoto, not to mention other things.

As for letting someone else be the emperor?

Ha! That will definitely be a headache ten thousand times more than the eldest sister!

However, now is a brand new era, and we are about to face the challenge of the sea. If we don’t deal with the eldest sister well, the rear will be unstable, which seems not to be good.

In general, Zhou Yuan decided to return to Beijing and play another game with the eldest sister.

This game will make her wake up completely.

Only by thinking far enough can we go further, hegemony at sea, primitive accumulation of capital, reform of new laws, the conduct of maritime trade, and seize the opportunity of the steam revolution...

Too many things must be planned in advance.

Little official Miaoshan, don’t make trouble!

Zhou Yuan is no longer the resentful Marquis Zhongwu. He is confident and capable enough to deal with all the variables.

So this time when he returned to Beijing, he was in a relaxed mood, and even had some expectations.

Traveling with Xiaoying, he felt very relaxed. It was like seeing the scenery all the way. He walked happily during the day and slept soundly at night.

I don’t know why, this girl can always make people relax. They don’t dream when they sleep, and they are full of energy when they wake up.

In any case, it only took them fourteen days to return to Shenjing this time.

It happened to be noon when they returned to Shenjing.

Zhou Yuan wanted to go home directly, but suddenly thought of Lao Xiong who was still recovering in Sichuan. This old guy was really loyal at the critical moment.

I have to help visit his family!

Zhou Yuan bought a lot of things and knocked on the door of Xiong’s house.

Soon, a charming young woman opened the door. Seeing Zhou Yuan, she was surprised and laughed.

"Oh, brother Zhou, how come there is no news about your sudden return to Beijing! Please come in quickly! Sister-in-law will treat you well!"

Zhou Yuan hurriedly said: "Sister-in-law, don't bother, I brought some gifts to see you, Lao Xiong is injured, I believe you have received the news."

Sister-in-law Xiong smiled and said: "I received the letter a long time ago. It is said that there is nothing serious and it will be fine after a few months of recuperation."

"Your Majesty even sent an eunuch to see me. Lao Xiong has made merit this time. It is said that he will be conferred a title! Haha!"

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but nodded and said: "Yes, Lao Xiong's long-cherished wish is finally going to come true. Regarding the dry road, he is..."

Before he finished speaking, both of them were stunned.

Zhou Yuan swore that he didn't mean it! He just teased Lao Xiong for a long time! He said it subconsciously!

He dropped his things and fled in a hurry.