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

The chaos in the Liao Kingdom came unexpectedly, with the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month as the node. Before that, it gave people the impression that there was a hint of decline in the prosperity.

After the seventh day of December, the entire situation completely deteriorated. Faced with the outbreak of years of forbearance by Chongyuan's party, the imperial party seemed to be completely caught off guard.

The imperial party members headed by Xiao Guanyin and Yelu Liang were constantly tearing down the east wall to repair the west wall, and had no effective way to pacify the local unrest.

Even if the Empress Dowager's descendants in Shangjing tried their best to suppress the high-ranking Khitan aristocracy, they still felt deeply powerless.

So when Han Ming asked He Zhengru to submit a formal letter to inform the Liao delegation that they were preparing to return south, there was no relevant personnel to handle the matter.

He Zhengru was confused as to how he had gone out with the letter of credence and how he had brought it back. Seeing the people in Han Ming's courtyard, he couldn't help but smile awkwardly: "My Lord, the situation is complicated now. No one in the Liao Dynasty is taking care of this matter anymore."

After hearing He Zhengru's words, everyone's expressions became intriguing, and they realized that the problem was unusual.

"Could it be that I miscalculated? Are Yelu Hongji and Yelu Liang also setting a trap?"

Han Ming crossed his arms and began to think in a strange way.

"If the letter of credence fails to be delivered, it will be difficult for our delegation to return home, right?"

Peng Yi looked at the shiny memorial in He Zhengru's hand and felt a headache.

"The plan remains unchanged. First, have your officers return to the border in batches through the Assassin's intelligence network."

"As long as we stay at the embassy, ​​the Liao Kingdom won't pay too much attention to these trivial matters."

Although Han Ming sensed something was wrong, he still tried his best to calm everyone down. After all, if even he, the leader, became panicked, the delegation would probably be doomed in Xijin Prefecture.

"My Lord, your consideration is that since all the problems in Liao have been basically resolved, sending his men back home first will free up his hands."

He Zhengru strongly supported Han Ming's plan. After all, there were too many people in the delegation. Once they set out together to leave the Liao Kingdom, they might be swept away by people with ulterior motives and the chaotic situation, resulting in casualties.

"My Lord, I'm wondering if the formal channels won't work, is there a way we can contact Yelu Yixin?"

Du Ji Yang's words startled Han Ming and others, and they began to think about the feasibility of it.

"Yixin is a close minister personally promoted by Yelu Hongji. He now holds most of the power in both the Northern and Southern Houses. It wouldn't be a bad idea to follow his connections."

Han Ming stroked his chin, wondering whether Yelu Yixin could be trusted.

"What I'm most worried about is that the current situation is a fake news fabricated by Ye Hongji and his party, a deliberate attempt to disrupt the country. This will put Yi Xin's position at a critical juncture."

He Zhengru and the other two cautiously looked outside the house, then approached Han Ming and whispered, "My Lord, we were the ones who spread the news that Yelu Hongji was shot and seriously injured and unconscious. Are you worried that they will use the same tactics against you?"

Han Ming nodded imperceptibly: "Ever since Nabo returned to Xijin Prefecture, the entire palace has been sealed off."

"Although Xiao Ge and Xiao Tu Guci, who took action, are both members of Chongyuan's faction, Xiao Ge has not released any information so far. This shows that the situation is not as optimistic as we initially estimated."

"Xiao Tu Guci may not care about us allies, but Xiao Ge is not someone who doesn't know the difference between the important and the unimportant. Therefore, I have reason to suspect that the current situation in the Imperial Palace may not be in chaos."

Han Ming was very confident in his archery skills, but he had no intention of killing the other party, so it was normal for him to be rescued.

Being alive and being in a coma are two different things. I can guarantee that Yelu Hongji is fine, but no one knows how serious his injury is.

"So we need to submit a letter as soon as possible and escape from the Liao Kingdom. Otherwise, if Yelu Hongji has a backup plan and wipes out Chongyuan's faction, we will be in danger!"

He Zhengru immediately realized the crisis of the current situation, which was even more dangerous than the previous assassination.

"Then, Old Du, can you go and see Yelü Yixin to see if he can get through? Old He, you should go to Xiao Ge's mansion and see if you can get any information."

"This marquis can't sit idle either. I'll go to our princess's residence and use all three of my strength to deliver the letter of credence and leave Liao as soon as possible!"

Han Ming quickly arranged the tasks, but Peng Yi was a little dumbfounded when he saw that everyone had work to do and he was the only one left.

"My Lord! Where is this humble servant? How did you finish arranging this work?"

When Han Ming heard Peng Yi's words, he couldn't help but patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Old Peng, your task is the most difficult."

Hearing this, Peng Yi immediately perked up, stood up, and said with a bow, "My Lord, please give me your orders!"

"Keep an eye on the embassy gate. Don't let any scoundrels sneak in and discover our plan. Also, liaise with Xiao Cheng and the others to evacuate everyone in the delegation as quickly as possible. Got it?"

As soon as Han Ming said this, Peng Yi immediately took over the order: "Don't worry, my lord, I will make sure everything is arranged."

"Everyone, this mission to Liao is drawing to a close. Let's work together to create a perfect 'escape from Liao' scenario!!!"

Han Ming's words made He Zhengru and the other two smile knowingly: "Yes!"

. . . . . .

At the Prince Zhao's Mansion on Chong'an Street in Xijin Prefecture, Yelu Yixin, dressed in a dragon robe, was reading a copy of "Wei Liaozi" in his study with great interest.

He liked this military book from the Central Plains very much. It fundamentally opposed the superstitious military concept of "heavenly officials, time, yin and yang", emphasized the decisive role of politics and economy in the military, and had a high theoretical level.

At the same time, its inner thoughts incorporate the viewpoints of Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism, making it a classic collection of miscellaneous studies.

In terms of strategy and tactics, "Wei Liaozi" especially advocates not fighting a battle without confidence, opposes passive defense, advocates the use of tactics, seizes the initiative, observes the enemy's situation, concentrates troops, takes the enemy by surprise, and wins by surprise.

In Yelu Yixin's view, these were very much to his liking, because he himself was a powerful official who came from the ranks of civil officials and later became involved in the military field.

He is different from Chongyuan, who came from the old Khitan aristocracy and other military merit groups. He believes in using the means of "subduing the enemy without fighting" rather than military armed violence.

Judging from the fact that he later became a powerful and corrupt official after becoming the Emperor, he did a very good job in this regard.

Deposing the queen, killing the crown prince, plotting against the crown prince...this series of methods were all based on his rich experience in political struggles in his youth.

Yelu Yixin, who was reading "Wei Liaozi" with great interest at the moment, was interrupted by his subordinates.

"Your Highness, Shaoqing Du Jiyang from the Great Song Dynasty delegation has come to pay his respects."

"Du Ji Yang?" Yelu Yixin looked up, a little confused at first as he had not yet come out of the book, then his eyes immediately focused and he reacted.

"Let him in and guard the gates of the mansion. I don't want anyone to get close to the study. Do you understand?!"

The attendant immediately understood: "Yes, Your Highness, I will arrange it immediately."

After a while, the servant led Du Ji Yang in from outside, then left the study and closed the door.

"Brother Ji Yang, why are you looking for me at this time?"

After this mission to Liao, with Du Jiyang's deliberate flattery, Yelu Yixin also established a good relationship with the other party.

"Your Highness, don't you know that chaos is about to happen?!" Du Jiyang's first sentence was filled with a hint of fear and panic, which made Yelu Yixin want to laugh.

"Haha, Brother Ji Yang, don't worry. Come, have some tea and calm down first." Yelu Yixin pulled Du Ji Yang to sit down and drink tea.

"Alas! Your Highness, the situation is so chaotic right now that I, a minister, have no time to enjoy tea."

Du Ji Yang first picked up the tea bowl and just as he brought it to his mouth, he immediately realized that His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhao was avoiding the topic, so he immediately put it down "anxiously".

"Brother Ji Yang, what are you talking about? The Liao Dynasty is peaceful and stable, so how can we expect chaos and disorder to break out?"

Yelu Yixin waved his hand nonchalantly, his wise look making Du Jiyang understand clearly.

"May I ask, Your Highness, why is it that no one is accepting the letters of credence submitted by foreign ministers?"

Du Ji Yang spoke with some intentional embarrassment, causing a hint of interest to flash in Yelu Yixin's eyes.

"I don't know about that. I am currently in charge of the Privy Council and in charge of military affairs. As for government affairs, Brother Ji Yang should ask Prime Minister Xiao."

Yelu Yixin's clueless attitude made Du Ji Yang's heart tremble, and he immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.

Then he quickly stood up, took out a piece of paper from his arms, and gently placed it next to the other person's hand.

"Your Highness, I am deeply grateful for your kindness. If fate allows us to meet again someday, I hope you will take your leave."

Seeing that Du Ji Yang understood his hint, Yelu Yi Xin smiled slightly and said nothing more.

After watching the other person leave the study, he lightly picked up the neatly folded paper at hand - Rongsheng Pawnshop on Tongwen Street, Xijin Prefecture.

"Oh my, worthy of being a Song Dynasty person, this is quite a big deal..."

"But to actually open a shop in the Liao territory, he's certainly got some extraordinary means...his intentions are not pure!"

Yelu Yixin was amazed at first, but at the end, the greed and coldness in his eyes made people shudder.

"One day... both Liao and Song will be caught in my net!"