The most romantic little emperor

The next day, when the two imperial edicts were announced, the entire Daxia was shocked.

In the capital, in the streets and alleys, in the restaurants and teahouses, people were talking about it.

This was not a small conflict, but a real fight. Especially the victory in the first battle, the fact that Xiao Tianyang and Dong Wenwu repelled two armies of the Liao army was there and could not be false.

For a time, the anti-Japanese war sentiment was high throughout Daxia, and young and middle-aged people came to enlist in an endless stream.

At the same time, the people in the northern border were worried about their safety and began to move their families to the interior on a large scale.

In response to this matter, Marshal Wang Jian issued several military orders, instructing local officials to notify the people to relocate within a specified period of time, distribute food to those fleeing, and even send troops to escort the migrating people.

The imperial court had already declared war on the Liao Kingdom, and the common people were the ones who were hurt.

Qin Hao even ordered all state governments to accept the displaced people and arrange temporary housing for them. If anyone disobeyed, the consequences would be dismissal from office at the very least, and even beheading at the worst.

At the same time, food, equipment and other military supplies from all over the capital were sent to the northern border in batches.

Several days in a row.

The Liao army clashed on the northern border, burning, killing, looting, and provoking trouble everywhere.

The Daxia army was on high alert and had fought dozens of battles, large and small, in just a few days.

On this day, Emperor Zuo of Liao, as usual, hid in the deep palace, seeking wine and having fun.

At this moment, among the huge palace people, a group of scantily clad singing girls and dancers were dancing gracefully.

Emperor Zuo of Liao, wearing a dragon robe, shuttled back and forth among the kabuki, hugging this and that, and his unruly laughter rose one after another.

"What is your Majesty doing?" A cold voice came from outside the door.

The eunuch outside the palace said with a smile on his face: "Lord of the Southern Court, His Majesty is resting and will not see anyone."

The person who came was none other than Emperor Zuo of Liao's younger brother, Yelu Xiong, the newly appointed King of the Southern Courtyard. However, Yelu Lingxiao had long been dismissed from his position as King of the Southern Courtyard by Emperor Zuo of Liao and was idle at home.

Yelu Xiong kicked the eunuch to the ground and snorted coldly, "Get out of here! If you dare to stop me again, I'll chop off your head."

After saying that, he rushed directly to the hall.

When he arrived at the palace, Emperor Liao Zuo was still playing and having fun with the geishas, drinking and having fun.

Yelu Xiong frowned, picked up the wine bowl on the table, threw it to the ground, and shouted loudly: "All of you, get out of here!"

When the geishas saw that the person coming was the King of the Southern Court, they didn't care about exposing themselves to the world or even putting on their clothes and ran out in a hurry.

Emperor Liao Zuo finally came to his senses after watching the kabuki fleeing in panic.

He walked to the dragon throne at the top, turned his head and glanced at Yelu Xiong, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, and then he said with a smile: "It's the emperor's younger brother!"

"My royal brother suddenly came to see me, is there something wrong?"

Yelu Xiong knelt on one knee and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, Daxia has sent a declaration of war, demanding an all-out war with the Liao! I, your humble servant, have come to challenge your Majesty!"

Emperor Liao Zuo knew that his brother had ill intentions. He stood up, walked over to Yelu Xiong, and helped him up personally. He chuckled and said, "The emperor is a noble man. He should enjoy his wealth and glory. Why bother with these things?"

Yelu Xiong glanced at the unambitious and hedonistic Liao Zuo Emperor, a look of contempt flashing across his eyes. He quickly said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. The Liao Dynasty has just concluded its war with Goryeo."

"At this moment, the military is at its peak. Your Majesty should seize the opportunity and march south to incorporate the fertile land of the Central Plains into the territory of the Liao Dynasty."

"For the sake of our country and our people, I suggest that the national treasury provide funds and allocate food and wages to help me win this war."

"Also, Your Majesty, please allocate a portion of the Pishi Army and the Changsheng Army, and have your younger brother lead them to attack the capital of Daxia in one fell swoop."

The Liao Dynasty was originally founded by the union of multiple nomadic tribes. The tribes within the country were competitive and advocated the use of force. There were constant frictions between tribes for their own interests, and even frequent civil wars.

Over the years, in order to divert internal conflicts, they had no choice but to expand everywhere and fight wars year after year.

This is also the reason why the Liao Dynasty moved south this time.

The Pi Shi Army was the personal guard of Emperor Zuo of Liao, responsible for protecting his safety.

The Ever-Victorious Army was the most elite force of the Liao Kingdom, guarding the safety of the imperial city of Shangjing.

Its importance is self-evident.

Now that Yelu Xiong has asked to transfer these two elite armies, those who covet the throne can rebel at any time, and Emperor Liao Zuo will not be at the mercy of others.

Especially since Emperor Zuo of Liao ascended the throne, he has encountered more than ten assassination attempts.

If he had not been so cautious and stayed in the palace, the throne would have been taken by someone else long ago.

Emperor Zuo of Liao seemed absurd and tyrannical, but he was not a brainless person, otherwise he would not have sat on the throne.

Of course, he would never put his fate in the hands of others for the sake of others.

He glared at Yelu Xiong angrily and said, "You make it sound so easy. My Liao Dynasty has been at war for years. Now the treasury is empty. There are also natural disasters and man-made disasters. This winter will be difficult! I don't have enough food to support a major war."

"Also, Yelu Lingxiao said before that the Great Xia Emperor was difficult to deal with. It was you who insisted on going south. Now that your move south has been blocked, you still want to transfer my Pishi Army and Changsheng Army. What are you thinking?"

"In short, there's no food, and even less people. You'll have to find a way to get there yourself."

After saying this, he ignored Yelu Xiong's thoughts and just left.

Yelu Xiong looked at Emperor Zuo of Liao's back, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, and then he left angrily.

Not long after Yelu Xiong left, a woman with an outstanding figure and a beautiful appearance appeared in the palace.

When she saw Emperor Liao Zuo, she bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!"

Emperor Liao Zuo looked at Empress Xiao Duolilan in front of him and asked angrily, "Empress, why are you here? Did you two make an appointment to come and bother me together?"

Xiao Duoli Lan was well aware of Emperor Liao Zuo's daily misdeeds, but she could do nothing about it. This was the sorrow of her being a woman in the palace.

But as a queen, for the sake of her family's honor and wealth, she sometimes had to bow to reality.

"Your Majesty, who was bothering you just now?" Xiao Duoli's words were like a spring breeze, instantly making Emperor Liao Zuo no longer angry.

Emperor Liao Zuo said helplessly, "Empress, why is my brother becoming more and more presumptuous?"

"Now you're even reaching out to my treasury and imperial guards. How audacious!"

Xiao Duoli was lazy. He personally poured a cup of tea for Emperor Liao Zuo and said calmly, "Your Majesty should drink more tea and less wine. Wine is harmful to the body. Tea is better and nourishes the body!"

Emperor Liao Zuo drank the tea Xiao Duoli Lan handed him in one gulp. His anger subsided, and he asked softly, "By the way, Queen, what can I do for you?"

Xiao Duoli was lazy. She took out a handkerchief and wiped the water stains from the corners of Emperor Liao Zuo's mouth. She said nonchalantly, "Your Majesty! Although I don't want to gossip about others behind their backs, there are some things that Your Majesty must know."

"What's the matter?" Emperor Liao Zuo asked casually.

Xiao Duoli Lan looked up at Emperor Liao Zuo and said softly, "Your Majesty, are you aware that Yelu Hong of the North Court and the King of the South Court have been very close recently and are controlling the entire court?"

"I've also heard that the people in the two Privy Councils now obey the Southern Court King. They often conspire late into the night, and I don't know what they're up to."

Emperor Liao Zuo was furious and said, "I have treated him well, how dare he treat me like this?"

Then, an idea came to his mind, and he squinted his eyes at Empress Xiao, "Could it be that you believed the slander and tried to sow discord between my two brothers?"

Xiao Duoli Lan shook his head in disappointment, then smiled softly, "Your Majesty, you and I are husband and wife, and we share honor and disgrace."

"I am the Empress, second only to the Emperor and above all others. How dare I so easily stir up trouble? However, this matter concerns the dignity of Your Majesty. I have considered it over and over again, and I cannot help but speak out!"

"There's one more thing. As far as I know, the Nanyuan King's Concubine Wen even sent her own sister to Yelu Hong's bed. If there's nothing going on between them, no one would believe it."

Emperor Liao Zuo was horrified and angrily asked, "How could this happen?"

Xiao Duoli Lan nodded slightly and said seriously: "This is absolutely true!"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. If this matter is allowed to spread, it will inevitably lead to a catastrophe, and the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"If anything were to happen to you, I, your concubine, would not have a peaceful end! Your Majesty, for the sake of the Liao state, please act decisively and eliminate the treacherous villain!"

A ruthless look flashed in Emperor Liao Zuo's eyes, and then he hesitated again, "This matter still needs to be carefully considered."

Xiao Duoli was lazy. Seeing that his goal had been achieved, he said nothing more.

Walking out of the palace, Xiao Duoli Lan opened his arms and breathed the air greedily. A hint of cruelty flashed in his eyes as he muttered to himself, "Yelü Xiong, how can you covet this palace? Just wait and see! This palace wants you dead!"