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

"Father, can we believe what Han Ming said?"

Nerugu changed his previous carefree attitude when receiving Han Ming and asked with a frown.

"It's credible, but not completely trustworthy." Yelu Chongyuan put his hands behind his back and looked into the distance with a gloomy look in his eyes.

"It's true that he wants to use us to save his life and disrupt the situation in the Liao Dynasty, but whether he is truly willing to help us deal with Yelu Hongji is another matter."

"Remember, even though Han Ming is trying so hard to please us, he is still an outsider after all. His purpose is not as simple as he claims."

After all, Yelu Chongyuan is a veteran of three dynasties. From his father, brother to his current nephew, he has seen more than Han Ming has walked. He can't see Han Ming's purpose of provoking him.

It's just that he was happy and at ease. After all, it was a good thing that someone took the initiative to attract the attention of his nephew, the emperor!

"Then father, do you think that the Song Dynasty will do as he said and give us full support after we seize the throne?" Nerugu asked with some concern.

"Hahaha, you can't compare to Han Ming in this regard. In his eyes, no one is reliable. Only himself is the key to breaking the deadlock. He has always believed so deeply, so he can succeed at every step."

"Even my good nephew knows that it is better to rely on oneself than on others."

"The Song Dynasty can indeed provide us with support, but can you predict what the outcome will be?"

"Back then, our Liao Taizong used this trick to hold the entire Central Plains dynasty hostage, making Jin Gaozu our 'puppet emperor' and cutting off the 'Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun', the northern barrier, in exchange for the rise of our Liao!"

"Han Ming is just using our old tricks to control the Liao Dynasty. I am not one of those fools who would be moved by Han Ming's words."

Yelu Chongyuan's sneer made Nerugu tremble a little. At this moment, the ruthlessness and tyranny displayed by his father was no less than that of his nephew, the emperor.

"But if someone is willing to fight for us, that's great. Han Ming and the Song Dynasty might become the swords in our hands to chop down Yelu Hongji."

"Go back and follow the terms of the cooperation first. Try your best to ensure the safety of the group. Don't worry about other things."

Yelu Chongyuan smiled as he watched Han Ming's back gradually move away.

"Yes, my son will do it as soon as he returns to Xijin Prefecture."

. . . . . .

"What does Marquis Han think of the Crown Prince?"

Xiao Ge and Han Ming rode back to Nabo together, and they chatted on the way when they had nothing to do.

"He is a role model of a great man of his generation." Han Ming flattered with a fake smile.

"In fact, you don't know that this Crown Prince has a paranoid and eccentric personality. Although he appears gentle and courteous, he is actually as unruly as Your Majesty."

Xiao Ge's words made Han Ming look sideways. After all, as an ally of Yelu Chongyuan, why would he suddenly pick on the other party?

"Lord Han, do you think my words are biased?" Xiao Ge knew what Han Ming meant and chuckled.

"I'm just a little confused. If you feel it's inappropriate, you don't have to say anything."

Han Ming knew what "just a taste" meant. Only this kind of distant conversation could arouse Xiao Ge's curiosity.

"Actually, this is nothing, just some old bad debts."

"Emperor Shengzong's benevolent empress, Xiao Pusa, was unable to have children, so she raised His Majesty Xingzong as her own child."

"After Emperor Shengzong passed away, His Majesty Xingzong ascended the throne. His biological mother, Consort Yuan Xiao Noujin, falsely accused Empress Rende of treason, moved to Shangjing, and proclaimed herself Empress Dowager, officially acting as regent."

"Later, His Majesty Xingzong complained about this, and the conflict between mother and son intensified. To further monopolize power, the Empress Dowager conspired with her brother Xiao Xiaoxian to support Chongyuan as emperor."

"However, at that time, Chongyuan still remembered some kinship and the interests of his country, so he informed his brother, His Majesty Xingzong, of the Queen Mother's conspiracy."

"Upon hearing of this, His Majesty King Xingzong was enraged and confiscated the Empress Dowager's seal and imprisoned Empress Dowager Xiao Noujin in Qingling to guard the mausoleum."

"At the same time, out of gratitude for their brotherly love, he appointed Chongyuan as the Crown Prince and, while drunk, promised to pass the throne to him in the future."

"This inspired Chongyuan and his son to seize the throne, making them even more arrogant and lawless, and looking down on everyone."

"..."

Han Ming found Xiao Ge's short story theater somewhat amusing. As a member of Chongyuan's party, he was originally planning to rebel together with the father and son.

Now he is deliberately putting the blame on Liao Xingzong, who had been dead for more than ten years. This Xiao Ge is also a genius.

Han Ming complained in his heart, but he kept comforting the other party, adding fuel to the fire and strengthening his beliefs.

"Prime Minister Xiao, there's no need to lament. As the saying goes, no one is perfect. Since it was the fault of the late emperor, the future generations shouldn't continue to bear the responsibility."

"The Crown Prince has the Mandate of Heaven. Your Majesty should obey this will and abdicate the throne to the Crown Prince, thus preserving the uncle-nephew relationship and atonement for the sins of his father, the late Emperor Xingzong."

Han Ming's words were truly heartbreaking. He intended to portray Xingzong and his son as treacherous people who did not keep their promises.

The Liao Dynasty was originally founded by the Khitan minority, and they attached great importance to the mysterious shamans, witches, and oaths and other promises.

Han Ming wanted to let the problem of Yelu Hongji's illegitimate access to power penetrate deep into the Liao Dynasty, so that everyone would despise him and secretly oppose him.

As long as the time is ripe and Yelu Chongyuan raises the banner of rebellion again, the situation of the Liao Dynasty falling apart will be out of control.

And this is exactly the purpose of Han Ming seeking cooperation from Yelu Chongyuan. Toppling Yelu Hongji is the first step, and the second step is to dismember this huge military empire in the north!

"Marquis Han is truly insightful, but it's a pity that Your Majesty cannot see this destiny!"

Xiao Ge was very pleased with Han Ming's "righteous words" and couldn't help but feel that they had met too late.

On this return trip, with Xiao Ge's deliberate solicitation and Han Ming's special flattery, the two became close friends.

After returning to Nabo, Han Ming saw He Zhengru and Du Ji Yang who were looking forward to it, and of course Peng Yi who was ordered to come from Xijin Prefecture to participate in the exchange between the two countries.

"Minister Peng, what a coincidence!"

Xiao Ge smiled and bowed to the three people who came to greet him.

"Greetings, Prime Minister Xiao!" The three returned the greeting.

"I know why you've come. Nabo will be stationed near the Great Wall in a few days. His Majesty has arranged a 'Great Wall Poetry Festival'. I'm sure it will be a wonderful event!"

Xiao Ge briefly explained why he called Peng Yi and others.

"In that case, we need to make some preparations in advance to avoid panicking and losing our manners when the time comes, causing laughter to the many distinguished guests."

Han Ming bowed and said goodbye with a smile.

"Han Hou, there's no need to be so polite. I look forward to the wonderful performances of the envoys at the poetry conference."

Xiao Ge returned the greeting out of courtesy, then left leisurely.

"My Lord..." Peng Yi called out with a somewhat ugly expression.

"Let's talk about it when we get back to the tent!" Han Ming waved his hand, indicating that there were too many people around and too many eyes.

After the four of them returned to the tent, Han Ming directly ordered Yong Zeng to guard the door.

"Please forgive us, Lord Marquis. We were fooled by Yelu Hongji!" The first thing Peng Yi said after sitting down was an apology.

"I don't blame you. Under the tight defense and surveillance of Nabo, our communication was indeed a bit miscalculated."

Han Ming did not blame the other party. After all, no one had expected such a thing.

"Yelü Hongji probably figured out that the people we left behind were preparing for the intelligence transmission in Xijin Prefecture, so he used the excuse of the 'Poetry Contest between the Two Countries' to transfer Brother Peng to Nabo."

"This way, we are all under the other side's surveillance, and it will be very troublesome to contact the border troops."

He Zhengru immediately got into the state and analyzed Yelu Hongji's purpose.

"Not only that, judging by their intentions, they're clearly planning to swallow the entire delegation in one gulp!"

Du Ji Yang's face also began to look ugly.

"It's okay. I've obtained the promise from Chong Yuan and his son, as well as Xiao Ge. They will do everything they can to protect us."

Han Ming told the three people what he had talked about that night.

"Can we believe what they say?" After being tricked by Yelu Hongji into coming to Nabo, Peng Yi learned his lesson this time.

"Of course you can't believe it!" Han Ming said directly.

"Wouldn't our situation be even more troublesome then?!" Peng Yi was now completely panicked.

"Brother Peng, please calm down and listen to me. Although the promises of Chongyuan and his son and Xiao Ge are unreliable, they currently need someone to divert Yelu Hongji's attention."

"And we are the right fit, so for that reason, they won't just sit back and watch us get into trouble."

"Of course, we can't rely entirely on each other, otherwise we might even die without knowing why."

"I will write a letter later and send it back to China in the form of a letter of credence. This way, Yelu Hongji and his men will have no reason to intercept it."

"Then you contact Yelu Yixin and make sure to explain the current situation to him clearly. He comes from a different aristocratic background than Chongyuan and the others, so he can be won over."

Han Ming immediately gave relevant instructions, as if he had already made plans for such a situation.

"Yelü Yixin?!"

He Zhengru and the other two looked at each other, not quite understanding what Han Ming meant.

"He is one of Yelu Hongji's trusted aides. How could he possibly be won over by us?"

Although Du Ji Yang had contacted the other party according to the instructions before, Yelu Yixin gave people a very unpredictable feeling.

"This is all superficial. With Yelu Chongyuan standing in the way, he will naturally follow Yelu Hongji's lead. If Chongyuan and his faction fail, Yixin will be the biggest thorn in the side."

Thinking of Yelu Yixin, who dealt the final blow to the collapse of the Liao Dynasty in later generations, Han Ming had an unfathomable smile on his face.

"First, follow what I say. We can discuss the rest after the Great Wall Poetry Festival is over."

"Brother Peng, among the people you brought with you from the Ministry of Rites, I remember there is a talented person. Please ask him to report here later."

Han Ming patted Peng Yi, stood up, walked to the desk and began to write the letter.

"Are you talking about Su Shizhan, the Deputy Minister of Rites?" Peng Yi asked with some confusion.

"Yes, that's him. His father, Mr. Su Mingyun, and I met him once a few years ago. He is now supporting the new political reforms in the court. He is quite an important figure."

"Their family was a scholarly one, and Mr. Mingyun's legacy is mostly in prose. Although his poetry is limited, he wrote a wide range of genres, and he is particularly good at five- and seven-character ancient poetry."

"In addition, Mr. Su's talent for poetry is well-known in Tokyo Prefecture, so it is appropriate to arrange for him to participate in this exchange between the two countries."

"I remember that Mr. Su has a younger brother who is also a talented person. Unfortunately, he did not go north with the delegation."

Han Ming made a casual comment without looking up. Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he looked up, smiled, and sighed, "What a pity!"

"The name of the Three Su's is quite good in China, but I don't know if I can get used to it when it is used in exchanges between the two countries."

Peng Yi naturally knew his own business. Su Shi was a talented man, but he was very stubborn.

This mission to Liao was also requested by Mr. Su, who hoped to increase Su Shizhan's political capital so that he could be promoted in the future.

"That's all right. Just bring him here. I believe Mr. Xiao Su and I are destined to be together."

Han Ming waved his hand to indicate that it was okay. Seeing this, the three of them bowed and left the tent to do their own things.