Just as Yelu Chucai and Wanyan Congyi took turns reading the letter from Wanyan Tu, Jia She hurriedly ran in and solemnly handed over another letter from the Mongolians to Ye Qing.

"The sender is waiting outside." Jia She said after Ye Qing took the letter.

Ye Qing frowned and looked up at Jia She and said, "The person who sent the letter?"

"The Khan from a Mongolian tribe sent the letter personally. Mo Jiang didn't know the origin and importance of this person, but since he called himself Khan, Mo Jiang did not dare to leave him outside the mansion to avoid causing unnecessary trouble." Jia She said.

Ye Qing nodded silently, and then he took the lead in looking at the letter from Shu Chi.

As Ye Qing quickly finished reading the letter in his hand, then leaned against the back of the chair and thought for a while, he said to Jia She who was waiting for the appointment: "Arrang a guest room for Horle, let him rest first, and tell him that I will meet him in the evening."

"Holer?" Jia She was stunned for a moment.

"It's the one who sent the letter." Ye Qing said, then handed the letter in his hand to Yelu Chucai and Wanyan Congyi, and then signaled Jia She who was about to leave and called Ye Gucheng over and gave him some instructions.

After a while, Ye Gucheng ran to Ye Qing's study with confusion and surprise on his face. At this time, Wanyan Congyi and Yelu Chucai had already read another letter.

There was a hint of excitement and joy on the faces of the two of them at this moment. It has to be said that whether it was Wanyan Tu's letter or this letter from Shu Chi, it made the people in the study feel like they were clearing the clouds and seeing the sun.

"Father." Ye Gucheng first saluted Ye Qing, and then saluted Wanyan Congyi and Yelu Chucai. The two had to stand up and return the salutation to Ye Gucheng.

Whether it is Yelu Chucai or Wanyan Congyi, as they travel to the Yan Prince's Mansion more and more, and every time they go to the palace, they will encounter Ye Gucheng from time to time, so they are relatively familiar with each other.

After Ye Gucheng bowed, Yelu Chucai once again became interested in teasing others after solving his worries in the court.

He began to laugh at Ye Gucheng, who was standing respectfully opposite Ye Qing, and said with a smile: "At this time, you should be a worker in the palace, why did you run back to the mansion?"

"It is the emperor who is especially allowed to be in the mansion. When there is nothing wrong in the palace, you can take a walk around Yanjing City at will. You should understand the purpose? Besides, there are generals of the Gods and Slaves in the palace guarding me. I don't believe anyone will break into the palace without opening their eyes." After Ye Gucheng received Ye Qing's instructions, he sat down on a small chair next to him.

Yelu Chucai and Wanyan and Yi were both Jin people, so the so-called wandering around in Yanjing City after nothing happened is probably not as simple as wandering around. As for what they are doing, everyone here knows it.

"Why don't you have to wander around the mansion of Yelu every day in the past few days?" Wanyan Congyi said with a hint of teasing and looked at Yelu Chucai with a smile.

How could Yelu Chucai not understand what Wanyan Congyi and Ye Gucheng meant. He rolled his eyes at the two of them helplessly, and then said, "Nephew, then I have worked hard these days. Since Uncle Yelu took this call, he was afraid that his uncle's life would be unsettled, but he was afraid that the mansion would be uneasy."

"Don't worry, Uncle Yelu, I dare not say anything else, but as long as I'm in Yanjing City, hehe, there's nothing that can escape my eyes." Ye Gucheng said proudly.

Yelu Chucai and Wanyan nodded in Congyihan, while Ye Qing kept silently watching his eldest son talking to the two.

Of course, Ye Gucheng has something to be proud of. Naturally, there is also the confidence that even if he tells what big things happened in Yanjing City, even if he doesn't go out to walk around Yanjing City, he can even know more than he gets when he is walking outside.

After all, there was an aunt at home who not only controlled countless pairs of eyes in Yanjing City, but also countless pairs of eyes helped the Yan Prince's Mansion stare at the every move there in the entire Song Dynasty and even on the vast grasslands.

Moreover, Ye Gucheng has also received Ye Qing's approval in this matter, so although Ye Gucheng is now the commander of the imperial guards in the palace, in fact, there is no real appointment yet, and the rights in his hands are much greater than those of an imperial guards.

After a few people talked and laughed again, Ye Qing then smiled and said to Ye Gucheng: "You go to the palace immediately now and ask the emperor to come to the mansion. If you have important matters, you need to discuss with him."

Although Yelu Chucai and Wanyan Congyi were not surprised that Ye Qing could come to his mansion to discuss matters at will, every time he heard Ye Qing send someone to the palace to invite Zhao Kuo, he still couldn't help feeling a thrill in his heart. He felt envy of Ye Qing, but more so that he felt shocked every time.

Ye Gucheng obeyed his father very much. After Ye Qing finished speaking, he immediately nodded and walked out of the study.

The three of them were left in the study room again. The sunlight shone into the study room through the window, making the study room with a strong fragrance of books look a little lazy at this time. Three cups of tea with a light heat, and three leisurely-looking men were talking leisurely in the afternoon.

"What do you two think about this?" Ye Qing asked lightly.

"The plan of disagreement is obviously the safest way, but I don't think this person is trustworthy. If we do our best to help Chagatai and Ogedei brothers, it may be more beneficial to us." Yelu Chucai said first.

Wanyan Congyi shook his head slightly and said, "This man named Shi Chi is indeed not trustworthy. What's more, compared to the other three, Shi Chi's identity has always been a weakness in Mongolia. Even the Mongolian Khan has already personally declared that Shi Chi is his son, but how many people in Mongolia will believe it? Therefore, because of his unclear identity, I don't think that more tribes will truly follow him. Compared to the observation,

When Hetai and Ogedei come, Yu Chi does not have much advantage. Although the conditions he offers are the most attractive, I am afraid that he will turn against others at that time. So I think that Yu Chi's letter can be put aside and ignore it. As for the tribe Khan who sent the letter, although Yu Chi showed sincerity and respect, he sent such a powerful person to negotiate with you, but the King of Yan doesn't have to meet this person, just leave him alone in a few days and let him go back."

"But the brotherhood between Ogedei and Chagatai is very firm. It is difficult for us to do anything between them. If we want to alienate them... I think it is difficult. And if we cannot alienate them, we may end up being in vain, which will only make Mongolia stronger under the leadership of their brothers." Yelu Chucai said lightly with a teacup.

"Yes, it is indeed difficult for the two brothers Chagatai and Ogedei to alienate each other, but doesn't the Mongolian Khan have a son, Tolei?" Wanyan Congyi also said with a relaxed expression.

"Torai is too young. Although he is deeply favored and favored by Temujin, once Temujin is gone, will there really be a Mongolian tribe supporting him? If I were the Khan of the Mongolian tribe, I am afraid I would rather choose Shuchi than the Toorai who is still young in the grade." Yelu Chucai retorted.

"Since Temujin has been keeping him by his side since the beginning of the record. I believe that if Temujin was not in good health, then the position of the Mongolian Khan would have been Tolei. Now, since Temujin knows that there is not much time, wouldn't he lay some preparations for Tolei? So I think that no matter whether Tolei can become the Great Khan of Mongolia after Temujin's death, Temujin will definitely make proper place for Tolei. Then I believe that no matter what the purpose is, there will definitely be some tribes, especially some loyal followers who followed Temujin in their early years, who would choose to support Tolei." Wanyan Congyi said seriously.

Yelu Chucai no longer refuted because what Wanyan Congyi said had some truth. After all, among Temujin's four sons, Tolei was definitely the most favored one. Moreover, if Temujin had not been in good health, he would have naturally become the next Mongolian Khan after ten or eight years. As for Ogedei, Chagatai, or Shuchi, he would probably have to surrender in front of Tolei.

"How to get close to Tolei? If Tolei really has the support of so many tribes and his father paved the way for him, it will be difficult for us to come up with anything to impress him, right?" Yelu Chucai was thinking about the feasibility of this matter.

"It depends on how King Yan planned it." After Wanyan finished speaking, his eyes turned to Ye Qing.

Ye Qing smiled without saying a word, turned his head to look out the window and sighed, then turned his head again, looking at the two people in front of him and said, "In order to prevent it, we still need to deal with the current affairs first. Before the soldiers moved, the food and grass would go first. This time, since we couldn't think of sending troops to include Mongolia in the territory of the Song Dynasty and above the court... then there would be no different sounds."

"I have the same voice as King Yan." Zhao Kuo's voice sounded outside the study.

Yelu Chucai and Wanyan hurriedly got up from Yi and turned to look at the entrance of the study. Zhao Kuo and Ye Gucheng behind him walked in quickly.

After the three of them saluted Zhao Kuo, Zhao Kuo sat down on the left side of Ye Qing's desk, while Wanyan Congyi and Yelu Chucai were still sitting in the lower position opposite the desk, but compared to the calmness and relaxation just now, both of them seemed a little restrained at this time.

"Do you both understand the meaning of King Yan?" Zhao Kuo said, looking at Yelu Chucai, who was a little restrained.

At this time, the most uncomfortable thing is naturally Yelu Chucai. Ye Qing's words just now were undoubtedly talking about Xie Shenfu. Now the emperor asked again. It would be completely impossible for Yelu Chucai to continue to pretend to be stupid, or to bargain with Ye Qing.

"I understand what the King of Yan means." Yelu Chucai hurriedly stood up and said.

"That's good." Zhao Kuo nodded with satisfaction, then took the letter handed over by Ye Qing and read it carefully.

As he finished reading the letter and slowly put it on the table, Zhao Kuo looked serious and said, "What will the King of Yan plan to deal with it next? But he really didn't expect that when he saw me, he was like a mouse, and a cat, he had achieved this step in such a short time. It made me look at it with admiration." "It is not easy to be able to persuade Chagatai easily, but next, after Chagatai and Ogedei discussed, the decision of the two of them could be made. But no matter what, as Temujin's health was getting worse day by day, the Mongolian, which was originally a piece of iron, is no longer a wall of iron." Ye Qing said lightly.

"I understand what you mean. After I go back, I will remove the will of Wanyan Tu. As for what to do next, I will believe Wanyan Tu's judgment. And even if it is materials, I will also personally supervise this matter." Zhao Kuo said excitedly.

Then he saw Ye Qing nodding without saying a word, then turned to Wanyan Congyi and said, "You are now the prefect of Yanjing Prefecture, and you are also in the service of the Transportation Envoy. Although the Yanjing Pacifier has taken office, most of your work still needs to be done for me. Tomorrow, I will issue an order to raise grain from the south, and I will leave this matter to you. How about it?"

"I will do my best to ensure that all the supplies such as food and grass will be collected in the shortest time." Wanyan Congyi hurriedly stood up and said.

Zhao Kuo nodded with satisfaction, and then smiled and said, "I know you are still a little scruple in your heart. Although you don't say it, don't worry, I will greet Lord Li in advance, and you will let go of your hands and feet..."? "Why do you have to wait for the future to say hello? The emperor's will has heard the emperor's will. I promise to cooperate with the sending of the prefect Wanyan to act and ensure that there will be no trouble from it. And if someone obstructs it, the army outside Yanjing City can be transferred at will. Of course, this matter requires the approval of the King of Yan. However, seeing that the King of Yan values ​​you so much, it is probably not a difficult task at that time." Li Lifang appeared at the door of Ye Qing's study room at some point, and there was a Red Building with a look of grievance behind him.

Seeing Ye Qing complaining, he said, "The servant and the maid can't stop him. I happened to meet him. I said I would come in first and report, but he didn't listen, so he broke in directly, and I had no choice."

Ye Qing smiled and signaled that the angry Honglou did not have to be as knowledgeable as this person. He even told Honglou that since it broke in, you don’t have to let the maid serve him tea, so let him sit here.

Hearing Ye Qing approaching him like this, Honglou immediately smiled. Although his status in the mansion was not as good as Bai Chun and others, he was still Ye Qing's concubine after all, so his status in the Yan Prince's Mansion was still very high, otherwise he would not have complained directly in front of Li Lifang.

Li Lifang obviously didn't care at all, so he shrugged his shoulders casually, then walked to Zhao Kuo to salute first, then found a seat to sit down, and began to look at Ye Qing's huge study room curiously.

Li Lifang, who has not seen him for many years, has been living in Lin'an for a long time. Now he has gone north after the New Year. After just arriving in Yanjing, he has been to Ye Qing's mansion once. Today is his second time to come to Ye Qing's mansion.

Wanyan originally planned to get up from Yi's original plan and gave Li Lifang the chair close to Zhao Kuo to Li Lifang, but Li Lifang smiled and waved his hand, sat on the right side of the desk in front of Ye Qing, and sat opposite Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo's eyes wandered around Li Lifang and Ye Qing from time to time. It has to be admitted that although Li Lifang and Ye Qing are of the same age, they now seem to have a very different appearance.

Although Ye Qing has a burly figure, even though he is already middle-aged, his figure has always been well maintained. Coupled with his angular and thin face and his sharp eyes, he looks much younger and more energetic than Li Lifang.

Li Lifang has lived in Lin'an for a long time. He was not fat before, but now he has a big belly. Coupled with his whiter skin, Li Lifang is white and fat, making him look richer, just like a rich man.

He had been in love with Ye Qing for many years, and Li Lifang had always wanted to cheat Ye Qing for a lifetime, so after Ye Qing suggested that the Red Mansion would not serve him tea, Li Lifang, who sat down, naturally picked up the tea in front of Ye Qing, took a sip without hesitation, and even savored: "It's the Prince of Yan's Mansion, this tea... I remember that I only saw it in Lin'an a few days ago, and this became the tea for guests in the Prince of Yan's Mansion?"

"Isn't this a gift from you, Li Lifang, who was the first to come, gave me? Otherwise, how could I, Ye Qing, have such good tea? By the way, the emperor, I wonder if the Li Fu Envoy sent some to the palace? Especially where is your mother?"

Hearing Ye Qing say this, Li Lifang instantly glared at the sight: "Ye Qing, what do you mean? Are you sowing discord!"

"That's it's not sent?" Ye Qing asked Zhao Kuo with a smile.

Zhao Kuo actually nodded honestly, while Li Lifang looked depressed. He didn't expect to joke about the nobleness of the Prince of Yan's mansion, but Ye Qing turned against him.

Ye Qing and Li Lifang's old friends were bickering each other, which made Wanyan particularly envious from Yi and Yelu Chucai. In their opinion, it was probably difficult to find a person in the Song Dynasty who could really relax completely in front of Ye Qing except Li Lifang. Even Yelu Chucai, who always seemed to care about Ye Qing, his various actions were actually more like a concealment of Ye Qing's fear.

Li Lifang was no longer interested in government affairs in the court, but he was still interested in being an official, and this was also the reason why he was appointed as the Yanjing Pacifier. After all, he was appointed as the Yanjing Pacifier and could not bear the responsibility for his official enjoyment. Just as Li Lifang himself said, if he wanted to dispatch the army to guard Yanjing in Yanjing, the pacifier alone did not count, and he also needed the consent of the King of Yan and even Zhao Kuo.

So rather than saying that Li Lifang was the appeaser in Yanjing City, it is better to say that Ye Qing was the real appeaser.

Next, when Ye Qing, Zhao Kuo, Wanyan Congyi, and Yelu Chucai continued to discuss matters, Li Lifang naturally became a listener.

However, one thing surprised and even shocked Wanyan Congyi and Yelu Chucai. They did not expect that Li Lifang, a royal relative, was so easy-going and airless. Among them, especially his clear understanding of his identity and position, Wanyan Congyi and Yelu Chucai admired him with his all-round spirit.

One of them was a royal family in the Jin Dynasty and the other was a court official in the Jin Dynasty. They were naturally very familiar with the royal relatives, so they naturally knew that most royal relatives often like to seize rare opportunities to demonstrate their talents in front of the emperor and their unique insights on military and national affairs.

Even though what they said was wrong and made others laugh, they were still complacent and even thought that they were extremely talented, and thus became more and more powerful because of the emperor's smiles. Human abilities and talents were fully recognized, and they would even interfere more in the affairs of the court.

Li Lifang, who was sitting next to him at this time, was completely different. Although he would stop from time to time and listen to the conversation between them, Li Lifang had never even said a word from beginning to end.

When they were talking, they either flipped through the books on the desktop, knocked on the inkstone, checked the material, or took Ye Qing's brush to write random words on the snow-white paper, which was very calm from beginning to end, which also made Yelu Chucai and Wanyan Congyi no longer dare to regard Li Lifang as one. They were incompetent people who had reached their high positions today because of their royal relatives.

After all, this clear understanding of one's own status, especially one's own responsibilities, and especially one's ability to put one's position at this time is enough to show that this person is definitely not as simple as they imagined.
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