Chapter 469: Before the Storm

When Xi Feng Chang learned that Sun Tu had a conflict with Helian Jinshi in Xishi, and finally defeated and cut off one of the opponent's arms, he was shocked and complained about him worriedly: "Qianli, you are too nonsense, then Helian Jinshi is a close confidant of the prince, and he is the most promising successor to the patriarch of the young generation of the Helian clan, and you seriously injured him, you have offended the prince and the Helian clan......"

After a few words of reproach and sighing, he said again: "No, I have to quickly go to the eldest brother to discuss something, explain that this is a fair duel, so that they must not ask you for trouble at will!" If it doesn't work, I'll go to Uncle Yue, or arrange for you to leave Xingqing Mansion here......"

Looking at his uncertain reaction because of his own affairs, Sun Tu felt both warm and ashamed in his heart. Xi Fengchang really regarded him as a friend and brother, even if he got into trouble again this time, the first thing he thought about was how to protect himself. But what his Sun Tu was going to do next was likely to bring him and the Xifeng clan a lot of trouble......

The only thing that can be explained is that Sun Tu is a Song person after all, and he and Xia Guo have always been hostile parties, so it is natural to do anything at this time. All he can do now is try not to hurt the other party. After having an idea in his heart, Sun Tu was relieved: "Childe don't worry too much, King Yue has already intervened in this matter, and it was his appearance in Xishi at that time that allowed me to return safely, instead of falling into the hands of the Inspection Division." ”

"Oh? Uncle Yue, he helped you? That's fine, but the Helian clan and the prince still can't relax! Xi Feng Chang breathed a sigh of relief, and then said with a straight face: "I'd better prepare some things for you to go back to first, if I really can't help it, I'll send you out of here first!" ”

Sun Tu didn't mean to refuse this, because he believed that if something really happened, King Yue would never sit idly by, after all, the other party was still waiting for him to help him steal those things. So in his opinion, this arrangement of fine sealing should not come true.

Facts have proved that his judgment is really good, according to the seriousness of the matter, even if no one comes to settle the account that night, then there should be relevant people waiting to come and get someone the next day. But as a result, I don't know if it was the king of Yue who contributed to it, or because the prince didn't want to make more trouble after being grounded by the emperor, anyway, the matter was so over, except for more talking about it among the people, the officialdom of the Xia State was almost unprosperous, as if there was no such thing.

Two days passed in a flash, and it was a little strange to see that no one came to the door to care about the fine seal, but at the same time, he was very happy, and couldn't help but talk to Sun Tu: "You are lucky this time, this matter has passed like this." But in the future, you still have to be careful, even I have to be cautious in this Xingzhou City, and you shouldn't make trouble everywhere. This old man's words wore his big beard, which meant that he was much older and more mature than Sun Tu.

And Sun Tu can only be the only one at this time, but he muttered in his heart, I'm afraid I won't be able to listen to you this time. Because in the near future, I will not only do something bold and reckless, but also turn this summer capital Xingqing Mansion upside down!

Sun Tu, who had temporarily kept a low profile, stayed in the courtyard for two days, and in a blink of an eye, the time came to November 23, which was the day of the birthday of the Western Xia Emperor Li Qianshun, and it was also a rare few days of celebration in the Western Xia Kingdom.

Although people thousands of years ago will have a lot of festivals, but there are not many days that are really worth celebrating, the general Han people will only celebrate in the two traditional festivals of the New Year Festival and the Shangyuan Festival, and another thing that can make the people of the world celebrate is the birthday of the Son of Heaven at an uncertain time, so this festival also has a name called Wanshou Festival. But because each emperor's birthday is different, the days of this Halloween are completely different.

The Western Xia Kingdom also inherited the system of the Han people in this regard, especially Li Qianshun, the emperor who advocated sinicization, and took the Wanshou Festival very seriously, and over the years, the people in the country, especially the people here in Xingqing Mansion, have long been accustomed to this, and it is even more lively at this time of year than the New Year.

So early this morning, all parts of the city have been lit up with lights, and there is a jubilant appearance. From the sincere smiles of joy from the people, Sun Tu can actually see that Li Qianshun is indeed a rare British lord for many years for the Xia Kingdom, at least under his leadership, the whole country is thriving, and the people's lives are becoming more and more rich and abundant.

In fact, Li Qianshun's merits to Western Xia were far more than that. Since he succeeded to the throne and took power, he not only uprooted the warlike and militant Liang clan, but also worked hard to sinicize and persuade farmers to teach agriculture, which has the foundation of today's Xia people's livelihood and prosperity.

In addition, its foreign strategy over the years was also correct and fruitful, and it was mainly obedient and friendly to the Liao State, thus ensuring absolute peace in the east. Although there were a few battles against the Song Dynasty, most of the time they were still peace-oriented, and after a few battles, Xia Guo did not suffer any losses.

What's more, he was also far-sighted, and began to plot to provoke disputes and hostility between Song and Liao as early as ten or twenty years ago. Although it is sometimes recognized by the other party, the long-term effect is still quite small, at least the two countries have a disagreement, and now it is very likely that a big war will break out, which gives Xixia the opportunity to sell at a price.

It can be said that it is precisely because of the appearance of this male lord that the Western Xia will truly become strong and become a force that can stand tall with the Liao and Song dynasties. It would not be wrong to call Li Qianshun the king of Zhongxing of the Western Xia Kingdom, and even his credit would only be greater.

Of course, all this is just for Xia Guo, for Sun Tu, a military attache of the Great Song Dynasty, Li Qianshun is the biggest enemy. After all, the continuous rise of the Xia Kingdom was naturally the greatest threat to the Song Dynasty, and if it were not for them, the most elite Western Army of the Great Song Dynasty could only stay at the Song-Xia border, and the situation between the north and the Song would not have become what it is now.

Not to mention the things that the party members have done behind their backs over the years to stir up relations between the two countries, if there is a real chance, Sun Tu will not hesitate to kill this Western Xia Lord!

It's a pity that he can't have such an opportunity, even if he did see Li Qianshun up close before, Sun Tu didn't dare to risk his own death to assassinate the Western Xia Emperor. And today's celebration in the palace of Wanshou Festival, it is not a small person who does not even have an official position and identity to enter.

The only thing he could do was to run outside the palace to cheer and sing like many of the spontaneous people in the city, and then wait for the emperor to appear on the high side of the palace wall at the second watch, and admire the heroic face of this male lord from afar. And the position where he stood must be several miles away from the emperor, unless he could bring out a sniper rifle or mortar, he could not think of posing any threat to the emperor of the Xia Kingdom, who was guarded by countless forbidden troops.

Unlike Sun Tu, who could only take a look from afar outside the palace, Xifeng Chang was able to enter the palace today as a representative of the Xifeng clan, and he could personally deliver the birthday gift carefully prepared by his clan to the emperor. This is a great honor for every Xia people, so early this morning, the fine seal is often very excited, just the festival clothes and accessories have been changed no less than four or five sets, until finally picked this dress made of pure white camel hair, which looks really extraordinary.

It's just that with his thick black beard, it looks a little funny in Sun Tu's eyes, which makes him endure it for a while, and finally laugh. Sensing what he was laughing at, Xifeng Chang immediately sank his face, and said with some dissatisfaction: "Today is the big day of this son, and it is the first time that I have participated in major events in the DPRK and China as an important person of the Xifeng clan, can't you be solemn?" ”

This is not a big deal, it is indeed a rare honor for Xi Feng Chang, although his brother Xi Feng Yun will also be present today, but that is only because he is a Jing official, and the seat is still very back, far less than his younger brother. Even in the eyes of some people, this is still an arrangement for the fine seal Ye Chang to be trained as a successor, which is naturally worth making him excited.

Seeing this, Sun Tu also hurriedly collected his thoughts, and replied solemnly: "The lesson of the son is that he is a little too frivolous. Then let me wish you all the best today and a good performance in front of everyone. ”

"Of course, with the miraculous Buddha treasure you asked for from Guru Yusang, I believe that I will be the one who will be the most satisfying to the emperor on today's Halloween." Xi Fengchang touched the sandalwood box in his hand with confidence, and then laughed again: "I won't forget your credit." After this time, I will be able to speak in front of my father, and I will definitely make you an official official of the DPRK and China. ”

"Thank you for your support and care." Sun Tu thanked him again, in fact, he believed that by the time Xi Fengchang came back, he was afraid that he would have to leave this place. In other words, it was the last time I had time with him.

Xifeng Chang didn't know this, and still smiled at this time: "You don't have to thank me, you deserve all this, I keep in mind what you have done to me and what you have done for me, and I will always repay you in the future." ”

"Childe...... That's a big deal. Sun Tu's heart warmed again, if you really want to talk about it, the attitude of those officials in the Song State towards him is not as good as that of the party member of the Song State. It's a pity that all the relationships between the two are based on false claims, just like the fortress made of sand, which can't withstand the wind and waves at all......

While speaking, it was already the time to apply for the card, and it was time for the fine seal to go out and enter the palace. After watching him ride away with his people, Sun Tu let out a long sigh and returned to his room and began to prepare for the action after dark.

He believed that this Halloween would surely make Li Qianshun and his subjects unforgettable!

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Christmas Eve, Storm Eve...